Peter R. de Vries

Investigative journalist and crime reporter

Peter R. de Vries - Investigative journalist and crime reporter
Born

November 14th, 1956
68 years ago

Died

July 15th, 2021
3 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Netherlands

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Worked extensively as an investigative journalist and crime reporter in the Netherlands. Gained prominence through in-depth coverage of high-profile criminal cases. Actively exposed corruption and misconduct within law enforcement and legal systems. Contributed to the media landscape with various publications and a television program that focused on crime investigations.

Investigated the disappearance of Natalee Holloway

Hosted the television program 'Peter R. de Vries, Crime Reporter'

Published multiple best-selling books on crime

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