
Peter Rudolf de Vries (1956 - 2021) was a Dutch investigative journalist and crime reporter. His television program Peter R. de Vries, misdaadverslaggever (Crime Reporter) (1995−2012) covered high-profile cases and set a Dutch television viewing record. In 1983, De Vries followed the case of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken for the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf. He wrote two books based on his investigation, that served as a basis for several cinematic adaptations. On July 6th 2021, he was shot after leaving the television studio of RTL Boulevard in Amsterdam. He died several days later.
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November 14, 1956
July 15, 2021
64 years old
Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje
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Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R.
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Peter R. De Vries: On bended knee is no way to be free
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Staand Verder Leven: Na De Moord Op Peter R. de Vries
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Make Up Your Mind
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The Great Sinterklaas movie
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Moorddossier Holleeder
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RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes
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De (Onder)Wereld van Willem Holleeder
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Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
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The Heineken Kidnapping
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Toppers op weg naar Moskou

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Knevel & Van den Brink
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Pauw & Witteman

De Wereld Draait Door
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25 jaar Beatrix
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Pulse (NL)

Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter