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.
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Movies (12)
Staand Verder Leven: Na De Moord Op Peter R. de Vries
2021 · Self (archive footage)
Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R.
2021 · Self
De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje
2021 · Rechercheur
Peter R. De Vries: On bended knee is no way to be free
2021 · Self (archive footage)
The Great Sinterklaas movie
2020 · Rechercheur
RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes
2019 · Self
Moorddossier Holleeder
2019 · Self (archive footage)
De (Onder)Wereld van Willem Holleeder
2016 · Self
El gran secuestro de Mr. Heineken
2015 · Original Story
Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje
2015
Emile Roemer - Tussen pieken en peilen
2012 · Self
The Heineken Kidnapping
2011 · Original Story
TV shows (11)
Make Up Your Mind
2021 · Emmy Beautycase
Peter R. de Vries: Internetpesters Aangepakt
2015
Pauw
2014 · Self
Toppers op weg naar Moskou
2009
Toren C
2008 · Peter R. de Vries
Knevel & Van den Brink
2007 · Self
Pauw & Witteman
2006
De Wereld Draait Door
2005 · Self
25 jaar Beatrix
2005 · Self
Pulse (NL)
2003
Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter
1995