Hologram's Plea: Unsolved Murder Echoes in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam's red-light district, a life-sized hologram of Betty Szabó, a 19-year-old sex worker murdered in 2009, now stands in a window, writing 'Help' on the glass. Her killer has never been found, despite the brutal nature of her death. The case has been revived by Naomi Steijger's popular podcast, "The Seven Lives of Betty," which explores the cold case, interviewing friends, witnesses, and former police officers.

The podcast has drawn significant public attention, similar to the "Serial" podcast, leading to police reopening the investigation. Steijger's work, inspired by conversations with a former officer at the Erotic Museum, has uncovered new details about Szabó's life and the circumstances surrounding her death. Police launched a media campaign featuring the hologram in September 2024, hoping to solicit new information.

Advances in DNA technology from evidence found in Szabó's room have recently provided matches, and police are urging men involved to come forward. While some leads, including claims from a convicted murderer, have been investigated without a breakthrough, the police remain interested in a key witness named Simon. The renewed focus offers hope for justice for Betty Szabó, whose life was tragically cut short.