Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Joes Kloppenburg
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024
1. Joes Kloppenburg Marker
Vier dronken opgefokte jongens komen hier komen hier in de Voetboogstraat ruzie zoeken. Ze slaan acht mensen in elkaar: cafιgangers die patat zitten te eten, een zwerver, omstanders die het geweld proberen te stoppen. Joes Kloppenburg roept kappen nou! Hij wordt doodgeslagen. Hij is 26.
Het is vrijdagnacht, halfvijf.
August 17th, 1996
Four drunken boys came here to Voetboogstraat to pick a fight. They beat up eight people: cafι-goers eating fries, a vagrant, bystanders who tried to stop the violence. Joes Kloppenburg shouted Stop now! He was beaten to death. He was 26.
It was Friday night, at half past four.
Erected 1997.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is August 17, 1996.
Location. 52° 22.08′ N, 4° 53.45′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is on Voetboogstraat, on the right when traveling south
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Raspuispoort / Grating House Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Singelkerk (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); English Reformed Church (about 150 meters away); Het Begijnhof (about 150 meters away); Gisθle (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Gerrit van Arkel (1858-1918) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rembrandt (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Joes Kloppenburg (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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1. Doodslag op Joes Kloppenburg (Wikipedia, in Dutch).
Excerpt (in translation): Joes Kloppenburg (Badhoevedorp, May 7, 1970 - Amsterdam, August 17, 1996) posthumously became known as a victim of senseless violence. The manslaughter of Joes Kloppenburg on August 17, 1996 in Amsterdam was a notorious violent crime, in which a 26-year-old man died as a result of nightlife violence.(Submitted on May 16, 2024.)
The perpetrator, Joelan Ritchard L., was sentenced to 8 years in prison.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024
2. Joes Kloppenburg Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here set into the ground. Given the location, a narrow alley lined with a number of restaurants and shops, the markers visibility is likely to be a bit obscured by bicycles, as it is here.
2. Monument voor Joes Kloppenburg (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Brief article on the memorial for Kloppenburg, which consists of the marker and a neon light strung overhead nearby.
Excerpt: The whole was designed by Paul Vendel & Sandra de Wolf (Vendel & de Wolf), both graduates of the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, in collaboration with poet Martin Reints. The memorial can be seen in the Voetboogstraat near the place where Joes Kloppenburg died due to nightlife violence on August 17, 1996. A year later, August 16, 1997, the work of art was unveiled by Mayor Schelto Patijn, who gave a speech in the presence of three hundred guests. It consists of two parts.(Submitted on May 16, 2024.)
There is a plaque in the ground with text The second part consists of neon lighting strung directly above. It reads HELP, and according to some, is not only a request for help, but also a command to help if necessary.
Additional keywords. murder
Photographed by Ceescamel (via Wikimedia Commons under CC4.0 license), August 30, 2018
3. Joes Kloppenburg Memorial - HELP
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 573 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
