Peter R. de Vries
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.
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
The Heineken Kidnapping
Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje
De Wereld Draait Door
Moorddossier Holleeder
Make Up Your Mind
Toren C
The Great Sinterklaas movie
RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes
Pauw & Witteman
Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter
De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje