November 10th 2024.
In the bustling streets of Amsterdam's Red Light District, there is a unique window display that captures the attention of passers-by. A hologram of a woman sits behind the glass, seemingly looking out at the crowds. Suddenly, she appears to knock on the window and breathe on the glass, causing it to fog up and reveal the word "help". This hologram is a representation of Bernadett "Betty" Szabó, a young Hungarian sex worker who tragically lost her life in Amsterdam in 2009.
It has been more than 15 years since Betty's death, but the police have not given up on finding answers. They are hoping that this holographic representation of Betty will bring in new information about her murder. According to Dutch police, Betty grew up in poverty in the Hungarian city of Nyíregyháza before moving to Amsterdam at the age of 18 to work as a sex worker. She even continued to work throughout her pregnancy and gave birth to her son just three months before her untimely death.
In February of 2009, Betty's life was cut short when she was found brutally murdered in her workroom, surrounded by pools of blood. The investigation into her death was extensive, with police using CCTV footage, interviewing witnesses, and meticulously combing through the crime scene. However, despite their efforts, the case eventually went cold.
That is until the idea of creating a holographic representation of Betty came about. The police believe that this will reach out to those who may have information about her murder but did not come forward at the time. As Benjamin van Gogh, coordinator of the Amsterdam Wanted and Missing Persons Team, explains, "It is difficult to determine what it takes to get possible witnesses in this case to share their information with us. Betty's hologram may create a certain connection with her and thus convince a person to come forward."
The creation of this hologram was done in collaboration with Betty's family, with the clear intention of seeking justice for her. Eline Roovers, a spokesperson for Amsterdam Police, emphasizes that it is never too late to speak up. She shares that research has shown that people who commit crimes like this often confide in others, and it is likely that there are people out there who know more about Betty's death.
In hopes of encouraging anyone with information to come forward, the reward for valuable information related to the case has been raised to €30,000. Amsterdam is a popular tourist destination, and the police urge anyone who visited the city in February 2009 to reach out if they have any information that could help solve this case. As Roovers says, "It is never too late to talk." The police are dedicated to finding justice for Betty and her family, and they believe that with the help of the public, they can finally bring closure to this tragic case.
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