Peter R. de Vries

Biography

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.

Known For

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Pauw & Witteman

TV Series2006

5.1

De Wereld Draait Door

TV Series2005

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Make Up Your Mind

TV Series2021

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Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter

TV Series1995

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Toren C

TV Series2008

Knevel & Van den Brink

TV Series2007

Staand Verder Leven: Na De Moord Op Peter R. de Vries

Movie2021

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RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes

Movie2019

Filmography