Marc Dutroux is a Belgian criminal who became infamous in the 1990s for his involvement in the abduction and sexual abuse of young girls. He was arrested in 1996 after police discovered his connection to several missing children. His actions shocked the nation and led to widespread public outrage. Dutroux was convicted in 2004 and sentenced to life in prison for his crimes. The case raised significant concerns about the effectiveness of the Belgian police and the judicial system, prompting reforms aimed at improving child protection and preventing similar tragedies in the future.