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Hologram Seeks Justice for Slain Amsterdam Sex Worker
Amsterdam police use a hologram of Bernadett Szabó, a sex worker murdered in 2009, to try to solve her cold case, offering a \u20ac30,000 reward.
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Amsterdam Police DepartmentEquipo De Casos Sin ResolverEquipo De Comunicaciones
Bernadett SzabóAnne Dreijer-HeemskerkJanet (Sedar Soares' Sister)
- Describe the holographic representation of Bernadett Szabó.
- The hologram depicts Bernadett in a symbolic way, created in consultation with her family. It shows her calling for help before fading away, displayed in a storefront window where she worked.
- Why is the Red Light District setting significant for the case?
- The Red Light District's high foot traffic and the emotional nature of Bernadett's story make it a compelling case for public attention. The police are exploring all leads in hopes of bringing closure to the case.
- What methods are the police using in this campaign besides the hologram?
- The police hope the hologram, along with a \u20ac30,000 reward, will encourage witnesses to come forward with information that could help solve the cold case. The campaign also includes stickers and flyers with details about the case.
- What previous investigative efforts were made in the case before this campaign?
- Previous attempts to solve the case included a large-scale investigation, witness interviews, and security footage analysis. A suspect was briefly detained but released due to lack of evidence, leaving the case unresolved for years.
- What is the main purpose of the police's new campaign to solve Bernadett Szabó's murder?
- Bernadett Szabó, a 19-year-old Hungarian sex worker, was found stabbed to death in Amsterdam's Red Light District on February 20, 2009. Her case remains unsolved, prompting police to utilize a holographic representation of her to appeal for information.