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Hologram Seeks Justice for Murdered Amsterdam Sex Worker
Dutch police use a 3D hologram of a murdered sex worker in Amsterdam's Red Light District to solve a 15-year-old cold case.
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Bernadette "Betty" SzaboAnne Dreijer-HeemskerkEline RooversBenjamin Van Gogh
- Who was Bernadette "Betty" Szabo, and what happened to her?
- A 19-year-old sex worker, Bernadette "Betty" Szabo, was murdered in Amsterdam in 2009. Her murder remains unsolved, prompting Dutch police to use a 3D hologram of her in the Red Light District to appeal for information.
- What incentives are being offered for information about the case?
- A €30,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Szabo's killer. Interpol is also assisting in the investigation. The police are hoping the emotional impact of the hologram will encourage someone to come forward.
- What unusual method are the Dutch police using to solve her murder?
- The hologram, depicting Szabo in her clothing and with her tattoos, is projected in the Red Light District to reach potential witnesses or those with knowledge of the crime. It's hoped this unusual approach will generate new leads in the 15-year-old cold case.
- How does Szabo's family feel about the police's use of the hologram?
- Szabo's family has given their approval for the use of her image in the hologram, expressing hope that it will help bring justice for their daughter. Her son, who was just three months old at the time of her death, was placed in foster care.
- Why is the location of the hologram significant to the investigation?
- The police believe that the killer likely confided in others about the crime. They are also exploring the possibility that witnesses or the killer themselves may be from outside the Netherlands, given the international nature of the Red Light District.