We are super proud to share that Xomnia is part of the investigation that is trying to find out who betrayed Anne Frank. Vince Pankoke, former undercover FBI agent leads the research team. This investigation is different from all previous attempts as it combines modern cold case techniques with the analytical power of artificial intelligence.
Can big data help finding out what led to the arrest of Anne Frank and the others hiding in the annex on August 4, 1944?
Background information
On August 4, 1944, after more than two years in hiding at the Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam, Anne Frank was arrested. What led to the arrest remains unclear to this day. Betrayal seemed to be the only logical conclusion, but by whom and why? Until now, most investigation was done by writers, journalists and/or historians, but never by a team of forensic investigators using cold case techniques and supported by artificial intelligence.
Want to know more about the investigation?
For more information please visit the website Anne Frank, a Cold Case Diary.
Publications
September 30th, 2017
De Volkskrant (Dutch Newspaper):
‘Amerikaans coldcaseteam gebruikt big data om verraad familie Anne Frank te achterhalen’
September 30th, 2017
Het Parool (Dutch Newspaper):
Amerikaans Coldcaseteam onderzoekt verraad Anne Frank