Peter R. de Vries

Peter R. de Vries
De Vries on De Wereld Draait Door in 2017
Born
Peter Rudolf de Vries

(1956-11-14)14 November 1956
Aalsmeer, Netherlands
Died15 July 2021(2021-07-15) (aged 64)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cause of deathMurder by shooting
NationalityDutch
Occupation(s)Investigative journalist
Crime reporter
Columnist
Years active1978–2021
Children2
Websitepeterrdevries.nl

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]

Death

A memorial for de Vries after he was shot

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

  1. ↑ "Joran van der Sloot remains at liberty". Radio Netherlands Worldwide. 2 April 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2009.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Crime reporter Peter de Vries fighting for life after Amsterdam shooting". The Guardian. 6 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "Dutch crime reporter Peter de Vries dies after shooting". the Guardian. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.


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