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Peter R. de Vries

Nov 14, 1956 - Jul 15, 2021 (64 years old) in Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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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Pauw & Witteman
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Knevel & Van den Brink
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Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter
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Peter R. de Vries
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Make Up Your Mind
Emmy Beautycase
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Toppers op weg naar Moskou
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Pulse (NL)
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De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje
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The Great Sinterklaas movie
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Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje

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