Dutch Police Use Hologram in Murder Case

In a groundbreaking effort to solve the 2009 murder of Bernadett 'Betty' Szabó, a 19-year-old Hungarian sex worker, Dutch police have created a hologram of her displayed in Amsterdam's red-light district. The hologram, designed to evoke empathy, features Szabó knocking on a window and fogging the glass with the word 'HELP', aimed at rekindling public interest and generating new leads in the cold case. The police have already received dozens of tips since the hologram's unveiling, although a definitive breakthrough has yet to occur. Szabó was brutally killed just months after giving birth, and the innovative campaign aims not only to find her killer but also to raise awareness of the violence faced by sex workers in the Netherlands. The initiative has garnered international attention and was launched with the involvement of Szabó's family, ensuring it honors her memory while seeking justice. Police emphasize that many people likely know details about the case and encourage them to come forward, as it can take time for witnesses to feel comfortable sharing vital information.