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Hologram Seeks to Solve Sex Worker's Murder
A hologram of a murdered sex worker is used in Amsterdam's Red Light District to solve a 15-year-old cold case.
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Betty SzaboAnne Dreijer-Heemskerk
- What were the circumstances surrounding Betty Szabo's death?
- Szabo was murdered three months after giving birth to her son, who was placed into foster care and never knew his mother. Her murder happened in her small room which contained only a bed, a dressing table, and a washbasin.
- What are the police's suspicions about the perpetrator of the crime?
- The police suspect the killer may be a foreigner, as most people who frequent the Red Light District are tourists. A reward of 30,000 euros is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.
- What is the purpose of the hologram in Amsterdam's Red Light District?
- A hologram of Betty Szabo, a 19-year-old sex worker murdered in Amsterdam in 2009, has been placed in the Red Light District to help solve her unsolved murder. The image is meant to jog memories and attract attention to the case.
- What concerns exist regarding the proposed relocation of Amsterdam's Red Light District?
- There are concerns that a plan to relocate Amsterdam's Red Light District to the outskirts of the city could put sex workers at greater risk of violence and harm. The current location, despite the risks, offers more visibility and safety in numbers.
- How is the hologram designed to attract attention and encourage witnesses to come forward?
- The hologram depicts Szabo in a lifelike manner, appearing to breathe on the window and write the word "help." Police hope this will prompt witnesses to come forward with information about the crime.