Dutch court sentences three men to decades in prison for journalist's murder

Today, the Amsterdam District court announced the sentencing of three men involved in the murder of the esteemed crime journalist, Peter R. de Vries. The heinous and audacious killing, which occurred in broad daylight on an Amsterdam street, sent shockwaves across the Netherlands and Europe.

The three individuals responsible for this grievous crime have been identified as Delano G., the gunman, Kamil E., the getaway driver, and their client Krystian M. In a statement issued by the court, it was revealed that Delano G. and Kamil E. have been sentenced to 28 years in prison, while Krystian M. will serve more than 26 years for their involvement in the murder.

Disregard for a Life

The court emphasized that the defendants exhibited a “total lack of respect for the life of Peter R. de Vries.” This callous disregard for human life has rightly resulted in these severe sentences.

Peter R. de Vries was fatally shot in July 2021 outside a television studio in Amsterdam’s vibrant city center. His fearless investigative work often placed him in the crosshairs of Amsterdam’s criminal underworld, leading to numerous death threats due to his involvement in a court case against one of Europe’s most notorious drug lords, Ridouan Taghi.