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Hologram Appeal in Amsterdam Cold Case
A hologram of a murdered sex worker is used in a new appeal to solve a 15-year-old cold case in Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam PoliceCold Case Team
Bernadett "Betty" SzaboAnne Dreijer-Heemskerk
- What was Szabo's life like before her murder?
- Szabo, originally from Hungary, had a difficult life working long hours as a sex worker even while pregnant. Her son was put in foster care and never had the chance to know his mother.
- Who was Bernadett "Betty" Szabo, and what happened to her?
- Bernadett "Betty" Szabo, a 19-year-old sex worker, was found murdered in Amsterdam's red-light district in 2009. Her murder remains unsolved, prompting a new appeal with a hologram of her in a window.
- How are Amsterdam police attempting to solve Szabo's murder?
- The hologram of Betty Szabo, displayed in Amsterdam's red-light district, shows her breathing on the glass, revealing the word "help." Police hope this will jog memories and lead to solving the cold case.
- Why are Amsterdam police appealing to people internationally?
- The Amsterdam police are reaching out internationally, believing that tourists visiting the red-light district might have information relevant to Szabo's murder. They hope the unique appeal will garner new leads.
- What incentive is being offered for information about the case?
- A €30,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of Betty Szabo's killer. Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything unusual in the area on February 19, 2009.