Dutch Police Use Hologram in 2009 Cold Case

In an effort to solve the 15-year-old cold case of Bernadett 'Betty' Szabo, a 19-year-old Hungarian sex worker who was brutally murdered in Amsterdam, Dutch police have deployed an innovative life-size hologram in the Red Light District. Szabo, who was stabbed multiple times shortly after giving birth, is represented in the hologram which appears to knock on a window and writes 'help' on the fogged glass, aiming to jog memories and encourage witnesses to come forward. Despite previous extensive investigations, including CCTV reviews and witness interviews, the case remains unsolved. The hologram, created with her family's approval, is part of a broader campaign featuring stickers, posters, and TV screens to raise awareness. This technological approach is unprecedented in Amsterdam and aims to create a personal connection with potential informants, as police believe someone might hold untapped information. Authorities are hopeful this campaign could finally lead to justice for Szabo.