Dutch film director Theo van Gogh murdered in Amsterdam

Dutch film maker Theo van Gogh was murdered in the vicinity of Oosterpark in Amsterdam this morning.

He was shot and stabbed several times. A note was pinned on Van Gogh’s body.

The killer was apprehended by Dutch police after a shoot out in Oosterpark. He is a 26 year old man of both Dutch and Moroccan nationality.

Van Gogh, controversial and outspoken, was working on a film on Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn, who was murdered two years ago.

BBC: Gunman kills Dutch film director
ABC: Dutch Filmmaker Theo van Gogh Murdered
Reuters: Controversial Dutch Filmmaker Shot Dead

On a personal note, the murder, the shoot out and arrest of the killer took place some 500 meters from my home.

02. November 2004 von Caroline
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  1. Lars says November 2, 2004 at 4:17 pm

    The second political murder in two years. I hardly recognize the country I love(d).

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  3. Rachel says November 2, 2004 at 10:27 pm

    Even in my short time here, I’ve seen a change.

    Violence is really on the rise and that’s such a shame…