John van den Heuvel

Every day, two shooting incidents take place in the Netherlands and young criminals are increasingly reaching for firearms. The police speak of an alarming development. Where do these weapons come from and how easy is it to obtain an illegal weapon in the Netherlands? John van den Heuvel delves into the shadowy world of illegal weapons at home and abroad.

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Vandaag Inside is a late-night talk show that airs on SBS6 in the Netherlands. It's known for its lively discussions, often revolving around current events, politics, and social issues, but with a bit of humor and controversy mixed in. The program has a unique dynamic because it features a combination of light-hearted banter and in-depth discussions about more serious topics.

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Bram Moszkowicz was dropped from the bar in 2013 as a lawyer, but now, seven years later, he wants to return. Crime reporter John van den Heuvel follows him in the run-up to the hearing of the Court of Discipline until the result of March 30, 2020. A process that depends on the fallen lawyer. Did Bram Moszkowicz improve his life? John speaks for and opponents, including: Geert Wilders, Jeroen Pauw and Elsevier journalist Gerlof Leistra.

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In YouTube format Open Kaart, presenter Robbert Rodenburg talks to famous Dutch people, such as Monica Geuze, Jaimie Vaes, Jutta Leerdam or our own Chantal. Robbert's personal questions often result in a beautiful, vulnerable and sometimes even emotional conversation, which earned him a Televizier Ster Online Video Series in 2022. And thus us as loyal fans.

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In the two-part special Cocaine War, John van den Heuvel exposes the cocaine route between South America and the Netherlands. After the murder of drug king Pablo Escobar, who runs the coke trade in Colombia? Where is the white gold produced and how does it get on board and eventually ashore in the Dutch ports?

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Crime special about the murder of the 69-year-old former director of Philips Tob Cohen, who had been missing for some time. The case gained momentum after the discovery of his corpse at his home in Nairobi.

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Special featuring the telephone conversation Peter R. de Vries had with Willem Holleeder in April 2011. The content of this tape could be of great importance in the current criminal case against Holleeder.

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In the 50-minute documentary, John van den Heuvel provides insight into the six liquidations that Holleeder is suspected of. At the crime scene, he reconstructs the underworld murders on the basis of police files and his own investigation. In the interviews, April van der Bijl and Sonja Holleeder explain why they are convinced that Holleeder is responsible for the murders of Thomas van der Bijl and Cor van Hout.

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Astrid Holleeder works towards the moment when she definitively betrays her brother to Justice. Flashbacks make it clear what childhood she and her brother have wrestled themselves with and how painful, but necessary, her betrayal is.

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Crime reporter John van den Heuvel takes you into the dark drug world of North Brabant and Limburg. Here, the police and justice system are waging a brutal war against drug gangs that, thanks to their unlimited financial resources, have penetrated deep into the legitimate world. Based on statements from scientists, detectives, mayors, public prosecutors, and a former drug dealer, a shocking picture is painted of the underbelly of the Netherlands.

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The whole of the Netherlands is in shock when 56-year-old top executive Gerrit Jan Heijn is kidnapped on September 9, 1987. What follows is a months-long manhunt for the perpetrator: Ferdi E. He murdered Heijn on the day of the kidnapping, but kept up the pretense for months that he was still alive. Experts and former detectives show how they lured E. into a trap. Watch reconstructions and police interrogations in which E. recounts in detail why and how he committed his crimes.

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In "Motorbendes Onder Vuur", crime reporter John van den Heuvel follows the rise and development of the largest motorcycle club in the Netherlands, No Surrender. In follow-up to the earlier crime special "The Hard Reality Behind No Surrender" from 2013, Van den Heuvel gives the viewer a revealing look behind the scenes of the government hunt for motorcycle gangs. He speaks with all those directly involved, both with the police and the judiciary, as well as with members of No Surrender about the crimes within their club. Van den Heuvel follows several police actions, in which a rough picture is presented of how the judicial authorities are trying to stop these motorcycle gangs and try to come to a ban.

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In Jachtseizoen, Giel, Thomas and Stefan from Dutch YouTube channel StukTV take on a new challenger every week. Who remains uncaptured by StukTV? The chase has begun!

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Penetrating report in which John van den Heuvel travels to the Challapalka prison in Peru where he visits Joran van der Sloot. John van den Heuvel managed to enter the prison with a hidden camera. In the covert conversation, Van der Sloot makes some very remarkable statements about the fate of Natalee Holloway, his stay in prison, his fatherhood and his secret lender to whom he also confessed everything. The murder of Stephany Flores and his offer for a deal with the judiciary are also discussed.

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Crime special in which John van den Heuvel reveals the still deep dark side of Willem Holleeder. A man who poses as a cuddle criminal, but according to the judiciary is a tough killer.

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Revealing report by crime reporter John van den Heuvel on the fastest-growing motorcycle club in the Netherlands, No Surrender. John interviewed all the leading figures of No Surrender in the 'lion's den,' including president Klaas Otto, and attended private meetings, wild parties, and secret initiation rituals of the club. Never before has a journalist penetrated so deeply into the hermetically sealed world of motorcycle clubs.

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John van den Heuveland his team take on international child abductions. They give it their all to safely reunite the child with their parent back in the Netherlands.

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The Passion is a sensational retelling of the last hours of Jesus' life. During a major cultural pop event in the centre of Gouda, famous artists will interpret the age-old Passion story using a contemporary Dutch repertoire.

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In the two-part special Cocaine War, John van den Heuvel exposes the cocaine route between South America and the Netherlands. After the murder of drug king Pablo Escobar, who runs the coke trade in Colombia? Where is the white gold produced and how does it get on board and eventually ashore in the Dutch ports?

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Report series in which crime reporter John van den Heuvel travels around the world to assist victims of crime. Together with his team, he tackles various forms of crime and gives an unpolished insight into his mission for justice.

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Penetrating report in which John van den Heuvel travels to the Challapalka prison in Peru where he visits Joran van der Sloot. John van den Heuvel managed to enter the prison with a hidden camera. In the covert conversation, Van der Sloot makes some very remarkable statements about the fate of Natalee Holloway, his stay in prison, his fatherhood and his secret lender to whom he also confessed everything. The murder of Stephany Flores and his offer for a deal with the judiciary are also discussed.

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