Police hope the technology will draw new leads in the 2009 murder of Bernadette "Betty" Szabo.
**Holographic Vigil: Seeking Justice for Amsterdam's Murdered Sex Worker**
**Holographic Vigil: Seeking Justice for Amsterdam's Murdered Sex Worker**
An innovative hologram campaign aims to bring attention to a cold case in Amsterdam.
In an unusual and poignant display, a holographic image of Bernadette "Betty" Szabo, a 19-year-old sex worker murdered over a decade ago, now graces the window of a brothel in Amsterdam's infamous red-light district. The lifelike 3D projection, clad in denim hotpants and a leopard-print bra, engages passersby with haunting gestures - knocking, breathing on the glass, and even writing the word "help."
Szabo, originally from Hungary, was brutally killed in 2009, just months after becoming a mother. Her tragic story has left law enforcement perplexed for the last 15 years, and now, Dutch cold case detectives are employing this groundbreaking technology in the hopes of reopening lines of communication about the longstanding case. The hologram is strategically displayed amidst the daily lives of sex workers, drawing parallels between Szabo's unresolved murder and the routine risks faced by women in the industry.
Detective Anne Dreijer-Heemskerk is spearheading the campaign as she strives to secure justice for the young woman whose life was tragically cut short. Since moving to Amsterdam at the age of 18, Szabo endured immense hardship. She was found dead by fellow workers in her small living quarters after they noticed her absence during their nightly rounds. Despite an extensive investigation at the time, the perpetrator of this heinous crime remains unidentified.
As Amsterdam considers relocating its red-light district to a more secluded area, the hologram serves as a sobering reminder of the ongoing dangers faced by sex workers. With the police offering a €30,000 reward for information and appealing to witnesses who might have been in the area during the time of Szabo’s death, authorities remain hopeful that new leads may arise. The haunting presence of Szabo’s hologram is intended to illuminate her story, urging those who may have information to come forward in an effort to finally bring her murderer to justice.
Szabo, originally from Hungary, was brutally killed in 2009, just months after becoming a mother. Her tragic story has left law enforcement perplexed for the last 15 years, and now, Dutch cold case detectives are employing this groundbreaking technology in the hopes of reopening lines of communication about the longstanding case. The hologram is strategically displayed amidst the daily lives of sex workers, drawing parallels between Szabo's unresolved murder and the routine risks faced by women in the industry.
Detective Anne Dreijer-Heemskerk is spearheading the campaign as she strives to secure justice for the young woman whose life was tragically cut short. Since moving to Amsterdam at the age of 18, Szabo endured immense hardship. She was found dead by fellow workers in her small living quarters after they noticed her absence during their nightly rounds. Despite an extensive investigation at the time, the perpetrator of this heinous crime remains unidentified.
As Amsterdam considers relocating its red-light district to a more secluded area, the hologram serves as a sobering reminder of the ongoing dangers faced by sex workers. With the police offering a €30,000 reward for information and appealing to witnesses who might have been in the area during the time of Szabo’s death, authorities remain hopeful that new leads may arise. The haunting presence of Szabo’s hologram is intended to illuminate her story, urging those who may have information to come forward in an effort to finally bring her murderer to justice.
