Peter R. de Vries
Peter R. de Vries | |
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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 | Murder by gunshot |
| Occupation(s) | Investigative journalist Crime reporter Columnist |
| Years active | 1978–2021 |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | peterrdevries |
Peter Rudolf de Vries (14 November 1956 – 15 July 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. For decades he was famous in the Netherlands for his works in unsolved crimes. He also became internationally renowned for his programme covering the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. In 2005, he founded his own political party which was disbanded soon after.
On 6 July 2021, De Vries was shot in the head after leaving the television studio of RTL Boulevard in Amsterdam where he had appeared as a guest. He was taken to the VU University Medical Center in critical condition, where he died nine days later.