She says: “This is shocking news. I’m just devastated that this happened to him.” Beth sympathizes with the family and wishes them a lot of strength: “I pray for his family and hope that Peter will get through this. He has helped us so much in the search for Natalee. I am now going to try to reach his family .”
Peter and Beth met after the crime reporter made an episode in 2008 about her daughter, Natalee Holloway, who disappeared in Aruba in 2005 at the age of 18. Beth Holloway worked extensively with Peter and he then discovered that the Dutchman Joran van der Sloot, who was also on the island at the time, must be responsible for her disappearance.
It earned Peter R. an Emmy, the most renowned TV award in the US. He received the award in 2008 along with Beth Holloway.
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Peter’s son, Royce, has now also responded to the attack. He says that his worst nightmare has come true: ‘Yesterday our worst nightmare became reality. We as a family surround Peter with love and hope during this difficult phase. Much is still uncertain, but what is certain is that all statements of support from all over the country now offer enormous support.’
Peter R. de Vries was shot on the street in the middle of Amsterdam last night and transported to hospital with serious injuries. He fought for his life there last night, Mayor Femke Halsema said during a press conference.
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