Peter R. de Vries
Dutch Investigative journalist and crime reporter (1956–2021)
Peter Rudolf de Vries (14 November 1956 – 15 July 2021) was a Dutch investigative journalist and crime reporter. He was known for hosting the television program Peter R. de Vries, misdaadverslaggever.[1] In 2005, he founded his own political party.[2]
Peter R. de Vries | |
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.jpg) De Vries on De Wereld Draait Door in 2017 | |
| Born | Peter Rudolf de Vries 14 November 1956 Aalsmeer, Netherlands |
| Died | 15 July 2021 (aged 64) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Cause of death | Homicide (gunshot wound to the head) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation(s) | Investigative journalist Crime reporter Columnist |
| Years active | 1978–2021 |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | peterrdevries.nl |
Death
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On 6 July 2021, De Vriea was shot in the head after leaving the television studio of RTL Boulevard in Amsterdam.[3] He was taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he died nine days later at the age of 64.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Joran van der Sloot remains at liberty". Radio Netherlands Worldwide. 2 April 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2009.
- ↑ "Peter R. de Vries niet naar Den Haag: Politieke carrière in de kiem gesmoord" (in Dutch). TNS NIPO. 16 December 2005. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ↑ "Crime reporter Peter de Vries fighting for life after Amsterdam shooting". The Guardian. 6 July 2021.
- ↑ "Dutch crime reporter Peter de Vries dies after shooting". the Guardian. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
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