Dutch Police Utilize Hologram to Investigate 2009 Rape Case
Dutch police are employing innovative technology in their ongoing investigation of a 2009 rape case in Bilthoven. A 3D hologram of the suspected perpetrator is now on display in the center of Bilthoven, hoping to jog the memory of potential witnesses and generate new leads.
Details of the Crime
On September 4, 2009, a 15-year-aged girl was assaulted while walking along a bike path through the Panbos forest, between Bilthoven and Bosch en Duin [1]. The victim was riding her bicycle home from school around 1:00 PM when she was forcibly pulled from her bike and taken into the woods [4]. The assailant reportedly threatened her with harm if she didn’t comply.
Suspect Description
According to the victim’s account, the suspect is described as follows [4]:
- Approximately 30 to 40 years old at the time of the assault (currently estimated to be between 46 and 60 years old)
- Light skin
- Dark hair
- Light-colored eyes, possibly blue
- Unshaven with an unkempt appearance
- Wearing a blue tracksuit jacket with white stripes on the sleeves, resembling an Adidas brand
- Smelled of alcohol
Hologram Display and Reward
The 3D hologram is being displayed in the center of Bilthoven in an effort to refresh public memory and solicit new information [1]. Police are offering a reward of 10,000 euros for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator [4].
DNA Appeal
Authorities may also request voluntary DNA samples from individuals for comparison with the DNA profile of the perpetrator. Any DNA collected will be used solely for this comparison and will not be stored or used in other investigations. If no match is found, the voluntarily submitted DNA profiles will be destroyed [4].