Monument Peter R. de Vries
Peter Rudolf de Vries (1956-2021) was a Dutch investigative journalist and crime reporter. His television program covered high-profile cases and set a Dutch television viewing record.
For decades he was famous in the Netherlands for his works in unsolved crimes.
On 6 July 2021, De Vries was shot in the head and died a few days later.
On the third anniversary of his death in 2024, this monument was unveiled on Leidseplein in Amsterdam. Throughout the artwork are De Vries' messages to his two children in 41 languages, such as "stay who you are", "stand up for the weak and minorities".
The monument was made by Rini Hurkmans.
Monument Peter R. de Vries
Peter Rudolf de Vries (1956-2021) was a Dutch investigative journalist and crime reporter. His television program covered high-profile cases and set a Dutch television viewing record.
For decades he was famous in the Netherlands for his works in unsolved crimes.
On 6 July 2021, De Vries was shot in the head and died a few days later.
On the third anniversary of his death in 2024, this monument was unveiled on Leidseplein in Amsterdam. Throughout the artwork are De Vries' messages to his two children in 41 languages, such as "stay who you are", "stand up for the weak and minorities".
The monument was made by Rini Hurkmans.