‘Fearless’ Dutch reporter Peter R de Vries dies after shooting

Peter R. de Vries reported on the biggest Dutch crime cases in recent history and showed compassion for the relatives of murder victims.

Dutch crime journalist Peter R. de Vries has died after being shot in Amsterdam on July 6 2021. He was 64 years old. Renowned for his dedication to unsolved crimes and support to the families of crime victims, he investigated more than 500 murder files and played a pivotal role in solving several cold cases. Peter added the R. (short for Rudolf, his second name) to his name to distinguish himself. In a radio interview, he once said that his name was otherwise quite ordinary.