Joran Van Der Sloot Blog

2006-03-11T01:08:00.000-05:00

Fox News Special
Fox will be airing a one-hour special of the Joran Van Der Sloot interview with Greta Van Sustren this Sunday night at 9 p.m. Eastern. In other news, The Primetime ABC interview aired in Netherlands this week. Joran is scheduled to do interviews with Dutch Networks in upcoming days. Stay tuned for details...

Courtroom Showdown
John Q. Kelly, who just returned from Aruba, spoke to Greta about the latest in the civil suit case. Kelly is expected to file their opposition of the dismissal filed by Joe Tacopina within 30 days. Tacopina will then respond to that in 10 days paving way for the courtroom showdown set for May 17th 2006.

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2006-03-09T03:11:00.000-05:00

Email From Joran
A legal defense fund account for Joran Van Der Sloot has been set up with JPMorgan Chase Bank by his New York Attorney Joe Tacopina. Account information can be found below in an email from Joran Van Der Sloot. "The lawyer for a Dutch youth questioned in the disappearance of a young Alabama woman in Aruba moved on Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by her parents.Attorney Joseph Tacopina filed papers on behalf of Joran van der Sloot and his father, saying the lawsuit, which was filed in Manhattan, should be thrown out because the case has no connection to New York." (AP) Click on picture to enlarge...

2006-03-08T03:24:00.000-05:00

Lawsuits Extravaganza
Defense Attorney Joe Tacopina went on the attack last night promising counter lawsuits against Natalee Holloway's parents and all those who are calling his client "a murderer and a sexual predator without a stitch of evidence." Tacopina, who is representing the Van Der Sloots pro-bono, sternly declared "the days of slandering and just making statements against Joran Van Der Sloot publicly are over." Motion to dismiss the civil suit on grounds of 'forum non conveniens' was filed this morning. Click here for exclusive documents

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Programing note: Tacopina on MSNBC's Live & Direct with Rita Cosby at 9pm EST

2006-03-07T04:45:00.000-05:00

Motion To Be Filed
Defense attorney Joe Tacopina is expected to file a motion to dismiss the civil suit against Joran Van Der Sloot tomorrow. Tacopina will appear On the Record with Greta tonight and most likely make media rounds on Wednesday. Exclusive court documents might be available here. Stay tuned...

"Of course this isn't just any lawyer, it's Joe Tacopina. He's a high-profile defense attorney who goes wine shopping in Italy with Supreme Court Justice Scalia..."

2006-03-06T07:09:00.000-05:00

Guilfoyle Vs Tacopina
The gloves came off last night as Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle and newly retained Van Der Sloot attorney Joe Tacopina squared off on Joran's latest interview. Guilfoyle believes Joran is still lying and that he has become more confident with his story as he retells the facts over and over again. Guilfoyle also feels Joran has begun laying the groundwork to blame the Kalpoe Brothers.

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"I did not say I believe him"
What I said is that I am "inclined to believe him... that this is an ongoing investigation and a new fact could arise which would change all my views." I don't believe anyone until this is solved. No one should. I have my eyes wide open but if someone provides me information that is worthy of belief (consistent with known evidence), I am inclined to believe it but I leave the door wide open in case other evidence points at guilt. (Read more at GretaWire)

2006-02-28T02:42:00.000-05:00

Joran Goes 'On the Record'
"We just got back from a very quick trip to Aruba. We got word late last week (Friday?) that Joran van der Sloot would sit down for an interview with us in Aruba. The one agreement: that we wouldn't edit it. That seemed fair to me. Frankly, I hate to have controversial interviews edited, since despite our best efforts, everyone — viewers and guests — yell "foul." An unedited interview allows me to simply say, "Here it is. You be the judge." Joran also did not want to do the interview in the United States, so we agreed on Aruba..." More at GretaWire

Greta "Inclined To Believe"
In an interview with Hannity & Colmes, Greta Van Sustren said she now feels "inclined to believe" in Joran Van Der Sloot following her exclusive sitdown with him in Aruba. Greta said she has a theory as to what might have happened to Natalee Holloway and believes this case might be solved. Greta's interview with Joran was the most-watched show on all of cable news for three nights in a row.

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"Pathological, Sociopath"
Geraldo Rivera provided his analysis of the latest developments in the Natalee Holloway disappearance case. Prime suspect Joran Van Der Sloot has given a series of interviews proclaiming his total innocence. "The lie that he has fastened on," Rivera pronounced, "is that he took her on the beach but didn't have sex because he didn't have a condom, then left her on the there. It's at odds with the story he told earlier, but as he tells this story he becomes more confident and more glib. I believe there is a pathological aspect to this man." The Factor concurred that Van Der Sloot seems psychologically unbalanced. "I can't figure out why he wants do these interviews because he comes off as a sociopath. If he makes one slip-up he's done. It looks to me like he's a danger junkie - he likes this cat-and-mouse game, it's exciting to him."

Meet Joe Tacopina
Criminal defense attorney Joe Tacopina will represent Joran Van Der Sloot in his upcoming civil case. Tacopina is the famed attorney who has represented clients like New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, John Gotti associates, Frank Tyson in the Michael Jackson trial and countless more high profile defendants. Click here to watch Joe on Court TV

"Three countries have investigated this disappearance and three countries have not found one shred of evidence that points to Joran. This kid is a victim too. He is an 18-year-old kid and his life has basically been ruined." - Joe Tacopina

Joran On Larry King Live?
Hitting the airwaves once again, Joran Van Der Sloot appeared on an Aruban talk show this morning taking calls and answering burning questions from the people of Aruba. In the interview, Joran denied having a poolside summit with his father to concoct a story and said the infamous quote "No Body, No Case" was never uttered. Joran says he is no longer friends with the Kalpoe brothers. He stands by his claim that Satish picked him up from the beach and said he did not take part in the orchestration that led two minority security guards to be falsely imprisoned.

Joran argued that he himself is a victim in this case and admitted the interrogation tactics were brutal but did not succumb to the pressure. When asked about Natalee's fate, Joran said he believes she is not alive. Joran lashed out at what he thought were biased reporters - Nancy Grace and Greta Van Sustren. He talked about his interview with Greta and said he felt pressured by her to point the finger at the Kalpoe brothers. He also asked her not to edit the interview because he was unhappy with what ABC chose to air. Confirming what The Joran Van Der Sloot Blog had posted earlier, Joran said Larry King has asked him to appear on his show this week. Joran apologized to the people of Aruba for the pain he caused and said he leaves for Netherlands on Friday heading back to School. When asked about the lost shoes? He said whoever finds his Size 14 K-Swiss shoes to contact ALE. (MF)

Update: Following the advice of his legal counsel, Joran Van Der Sloot will not be doing Larry King Live or any other interviews at this time.

"The guy is certainly arrogant. But he appears also to have a drinking issue, a gambling issue. And he's the kind of guy who's stupid enough to slip up in his arrogance. And that's what you hope for. They're slick enough now -- they've lawyered up, they've had months to get their mess together. I think the only thing you can do is hope that they do walk around free, get drunk some day, start confessing, and make the kind of mistakes that stupid criminals make." - Wendy Murphy, Legal Analyst

2006-02-23T04:31:00.000-05:00

Primetime Exclusive
Joran van der Sloot, the Dutch teen seen with American Natalee Holloway the night she disappeared from Aruba in May, said he planned to have sex with her when they left a bar together but because he didn't have a condom, they did not. Van der Sloot said he spent time on a beach with Holloway before leaving her there — the last time he saw her "she was sitting on the sand by the ocean." When van der Sloot heard that a girl had gone missing on the beach, he said he thought of Holloway. (ABC) Chris Cuomo's exclusive interview with Joran on ABC's Primetime Thursday night delivered the program's largest audience in nearly three years. The broadcast averaged 12.4 million total viewers. (Mediabistro)

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'I Lied Because I Was Scared'
Between 3:30 and 4:30 in the morning, records reviewed by "Primetime" seem to confirm that van der Sloot was at home and online — he e-mailed Deepak Kalpoe to say he was home, he checked soccer scores, and visited a porn site. (Read here)

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'I Think I'd Hate Her'
After all the inconsistencies in his statements about Holloway's disappearance, van der Sloot told ABC News' "Primetime" he understood why it was difficult for the media or other people to believe him. Van der Sloot also said if he could speak to Holloway now, he wouldn't have anything nice to say. "If I were to see her … if she were to be found tomorrow, I think I'd hate her," he said. "If she really ran away from home, if she did something like that, I'd hate her." (Read more here)

Exclusive Tapes
ABC's Good Morning America aired a videotape that shows grainy images of Joran van der Sloot and Natalee Holloway, along with a group of her friends, at a blackjack table at Aruba's Excelsior Casino on what may have been the last night of her life.

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Paul Van Der Sloot was caught off guard at the lobby of The Lucerne Hotel where he was served. Exclusive footage shows him looking over the papers. Pictures of Joran being served here

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Primetime Reactions...
"Always tell the truth. Just don't always be telling it. That philosophy is always on point when you're dealing with a defendant or in this case, a potential defendant. He's acting as if he's already been acquitted and he's far from it. Charges could be leveled on him at any time. " - Jonna Spilbor, Defense Attorney

"With all the lawyers that are representing this kid and the father with his legal background, Why did they agree to do this interview with Chris for? This can only add fuel to the fire. It gives Bo and John more ammunition. It gives the legal authorities in Aruba more ammunition. He seems to keep building this pile of lies and as we've seen hundreds of times, its the defendants own words that end up hanging him. Just look at Scott Peterson." - Yale Galanter, Defense Attorney

"He's a very hard person to believe. What concerns me is that he has no empathy at all for Natalee or her family. And he devalues her every single chance he gets. He's either describing her as loose, she's drunk, she wanted him. So I really think that he objectified her, that somehow in his head, whatever happened to her, he really feels is not his fault, that he shouldn't have to take responsibility and that there is a grandiosity." - Dr. Robi Ludwig, Psychotherapist

"I can't call him a psychopath, but I can say he is exhibiting psychopathic behaviors, one of arrogance...one of blaming the victim, and he`s always blaming Natalee." - Pat Brown, Criminal Profiler

"This kid's a fanatical liar!" - Bo Dietl, Celebrity Private Investigator

"Now, there's a principled guy. I won't have sex without a condom! Why is it that he refused to return to Aruba to speak to police about Natalee's disappearance, but he will gab for hours to the network TVs?" - Nancy Grace, CNN & Court TV

2006-02-22T06:36:00.000-05:00

Van Der Sloot ABC Exclusive
The ABC interview with Joran Van Der Sloot and his parents will air on Primetime Live Thursday February 23rd 2006. The exclusive sitdown with ABC's Senior Legal Correspondent Chris Cuomo is being described by insiders as 'fascinating and surprising'. Good Morning America will also feature parts of the interview on Thursday followed by reactions on Friday. Updates Here...

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World Exclusive Pictures
Joran said "Thanks" as he was being served with the lawsuit onboard the delta flight. You can see Joran looking over the papers in pictures below. After leaving customs where he was held for over 2 hours for appearing in a FBI watchlist, he was served again by Private Investigator Bo Dietl. Joran reportedly threw the papers on the ground and had 'Uncle Bo' infuriated saying Joran looked like 'Darth Vader'.... Click here for more pictures

Paul Van Der Sloot was also caught off guard at the lobby of The Lucerne Hotel where he was served. Exclusive footage below shows him looking over the papers.

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Private Investigator Bo Dietl talks with Dan Abrams
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Kalpoe Attorney Speaks
Satish Kalpoe's Attorney, David Kock, went on the defense last night saying Satish did not pick Joran up from the Marriott Beach. David Kock suggests this is the latest attempt by Joran Van Der Sloot to point the finger at his clients.

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Rita interviews John Q. Kelly about the details of the civil suit
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2006-02-18T22:09:00.000-05:00

Nova TV Interviews Joran
Nova's correspondent Twan Huys in New York City has scored an exclusive interview with Joran Van Der Sloot and his parents. The interview aired on the Dutch network Saturday evening. Video below...

Update: Joran has dropped a bombshell saying Satish picked him up after he left Natalee on the beach. He also claims he was roughed up by custom officials at JFK. Translated transcript under comments section.
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In a dramatic segment of the video documented by Nova, Anita Van Der Sloot can be heard expressing her fears for Joran's safety upon his arrival in New York.
She had no idea Joran had also been served.

"What we want him to do is return to Holland. This is exactly what our lawyer in Aruba, he has i think foreseen this, thats the reason he didn't want to travel with us because he didnt want to be responsible and we thought 'ah no big deal, it will not happen'. What is happening now is that somebody must have informed the family that we are here."

David Kock: Satish Went To Sleep
Latest bombshell dropped by Joran Van Der Sloot directly contradicts what Satish Kalpoe's attorney said in an interview with On The Record with Greta....

"There are Internet records that show the time that Deepak got home. Of course, we do not have any for Satish because he went home, as you know, and went to his bedroom, went to sleep in his bedroom. There's no computer. He wasn't either on the phone anymore. But his brother, Deepak, was. And for that, we already have the records. And that is also what we indicated during the hearing of the so-called gardener, when he stated that at a certain time, he saw the three there, whereas we had concrete proof that that was just not possible...Other than what my client stated that he heard or was told by Joran, is that he went home walking. But you know, we don't have any way to verify it."

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2006-02-17T14:48:00.000-05:00

Exclusive Court Documents
"This is a case about a high-school graduation trip to a tropical paradise that turned to tragedy. The trip was an opportunity for a group of young people to celebrate the end of one phase of their lives and the beginning of another. But for one young woman on that ill-fated trip, paradise it was not. For that young woman, Natalee Holloway, the trip was a brutal contrast to a life full of promise and hope."

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"They talk about him in the lawsuit as the predator. I love it!" - Renee Rockwell, Defense Attorney

Confirmed: The Van Der Sloots have left NYC
Despite reports to the contrary, the Van Der Sloots were not flown out onboard the ABC disney jet. The parents left on Friday evening to Aruba, Joran left on Saturday and is back in the Netherlands

New Tip In Aruba
Dutch newspapers are reporting Aruba police have recieved a 'semi-credible' anonymous tip to the possible location of the grave (Dutch Article here)

"If you cant get justice in a criminal court, why shouldn't people hire private attorneys and take matters into their own hands in this very legal way to try and find justice. This is a creative lawsuit by John Q Kelly. I take my hats off to him." Lisa Bloom

"What is he doing in New York? Isn`t he supposed to be studying and keeping a low profile? What, is he going to see Broadway plays, seeing the Empire State Building? They couldn`t get out and help find Natalee the day after she goes missing, but they can come to New York and sightsee!" - Nancy Grace

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"So how did we — FOX News — get the news first that Joran van der Sloot was served with a lawsuit on the runway at JFK and his father was served at a New York City hotel? Well, I can't give you all the details — since I don't want to burn sources — but I can give you a bit of the background...." Read More at GretaWire

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2006-02-15T20:48:00.000-05:00

Source: Van Der Sloot's In NYC
Developing...You heard it here first! The Van der sloots arrived Wednesday evening in New York. Joran touched down at JFK onboard a Delta Airlines flight shortly after 2pm. The Van Der Sloots are at The Lucerne Hotel in NYC.

Breaking News: Served!
The Van der Sloots have been served with a civil law suit by the Holloway’s and Twitty’s. ABC had been planning a face to face interview with the Van der Sloots (Joran, Paul & Anita). This information was learned from the Joran Van der Sloot Blog. Upon setting foot on American soil Paul Vander Sloot was served at his hotel. John Q. Kelly had a retired Scotland person sitting next to Joran on the plane and served him with papers on the airplane. Joran Vander Sloot were served with papers on the plane. (SM)

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Parents Sue Dutch Youth
The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan court, seeks unspecified money damages against Joran van der Sloot, 18, and his father. Both were served with a summons while in New York, a lawyer for the missing teen's family said. Referring to van der Sloot as "the predator," the lawsuit claims that on at least three occasions young Aruban women have complained they were the victims of date rape by him and accomplices. (AP)

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According to Nova Reporter Twan Huys, The Van Der Sloots together with ABC are stunned by the news. Joran Van Der Sloot reportedly insisted in coming to the US to sit down with ABC for the interview. The interview was arranged by Larry Garrison, Dave Holloway's publisher, who is reportedly in the works with Joran to publish a journal he kept in prison detailing his ordeal at KIA.

"Paulus and Anita were served at their hotel in NYC with a civil lawsuit, service witnessed by hotel staff. Further, the service was videotaped.Joran was served by former Scotland Yard agent on the plane as soon as the plane landed on American soil.The suit against Joran for three counts; sexual assault against a minor, false imprisonment, and malicious interference.Charge against elder Sloots not stated." - (BlogsforNatalee)

"Twitty, Holloway Lawsuit Most Likely Going Nowhere..." - Dan Riehl

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2006-02-09T15:35:00.000-05:00

Greta: Stay Tuned
"Speaking of planes, I missed my first plane out of Boston on Monday. Missing that plane turned out was annoying at first, but it turned out to be a stroke of luck because on the flight I did board, I ran into someone who had some important information for me on the Natalee Holloway case. The person approached me and we talked for a few minutes. We could not talk long because the doors to the plane were closing. We talked later that night by phone and again yesterday by phone for about 45 minutes. The person is reluctant to come forward, so I am working on persuading him/her. I guess the headline is: Stay Tuned. Incidentally, I don't want to overstate this since I am not giving you lots of information. The person has some very important information to the news story, but this information will not solve it." - Greta Van Susteren

2006-02-05T14:54:00.000-05:00

Good Morning America
Paul and Anita Van Der Sloot will appear on Good Morning America on February 6th 2006 in what GMA producers are describing as a "Wide-ranging and very revealing interview" - Tune in!

The disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, who has not been seen since a high school graduation trip to Aruba last May, captivated the nation and devastated her friends and family. But the parents of one of the prime suspects in Holloway's disappearance say the investigation has also devastated their son.

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Van Der Sloot 'Not the Same Boy'
"I think Joran is not anymore the same boy," Paul van der Sloot said in his first interview since his son was released from prison. "We tried to raise our kids in a way that they are able to trust people, and I think a lot of trust is gone," Anita van der Sloot said. (Read more at ABC News)

Suspect's Family: Enough Is Enough
For the last eight months, Holloway's mother, Beth Holloway Twitty, has mounted a one-woman campaign against the Kalpoes and, particularly, van der Sloot and his family. The van der Sloots are now speaking out, saying their son has been unfairly singled out. (Read more at ABC)

"Neither is Natalee Holloway..."
This morning in an event-less and some what over-hyped Good Morning America interview with Paulus and Anita Van der Sloot, Paul van der Sloot made the following comment, “Joran Van Der Sloot Not the Same Boy.” Guess what Paul? Neither is Natalee Holloway... (Read more reactions at SM)

Aruba Truth Responds
In sum, a ratings grabber used to good advantage by both ABC and the van der Sloots. But, it brought nothing new to the understanding of what happened the night she disappeared. (Read more at Aruba Truth)

2006-02-04T23:22:00.000-05:00

From Aruba To America
Chris Matthews discusses the new leads in the Natalee Holloway case and whether the Hardball Hotshots believe it to be credible.

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"I don't think Natalee is ever going to be found. They don't want her found. If her body is recovered, it hurts Aruban tourism, and let's face it, that is their big industry. And so I think they've been engaged in a cover-up for the past six, seven, eight months." - Joe Scarborough

Deepak Kalpoe Video Tapes
"But keep in mind as you listen to this tape, it came from Aruban authorities" - Diane Dimond

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2006-01-27T15:58:00.000-05:00

Joran: Girls Come And Go...
Interesting exchange of testimonials....
Kees says:

Not guilty! Hehe, that is one of the first things that comes to mind with Joran. This dude is cool, he got on with life at a stage where most in that position would give up! Man, the few months that I know you already feel like I have known you for years! Partying, getting drunk, and playing fifa as well as real life soccer with this dude is one of the few things that keeps us busy... You kick ass honkey and don't forget me once you got the millions these punks owe you!

Joran Says:

Yo Kees!! My N(word)!! no no no sorry mulato :) hehehe stay the way you r, your awsome and dont worry about the girl to much, girls come and go! Peace man and stay cool ;)

"What you want—as a good person—are sons who are kind and respectful toward women. To do that, you want to raise men to have relationships with women—not to feel that you can just go out and get yourself a stripper and have yourself a piece." - Oprah Winfrey

2006-01-26T05:29:00.000-05:00

Search To Continue With Radar, Cadaver Dogs
Two Aruban investigators continue to interview friends of Natalee Holloway this week as teams in Aruba wait for cadaver dogs to arrive on loan from the FBI. Search teams in Aruba are using metal probes to look for Holloway's body near a lighthouse on the island's western edge. Even if that search turns up nothing, investigators hope to stir the sand enough so that cadaver dogs might be able to find the missing Mountain Brook teenager. Aruba's police chief has said new leads, possibly from a friend of suspect Joran Van Der Sloot, are spurring recent activity in Aruba and Alabama. (NBC)

MSNBC reported that investigators are asking Holloway's friends if they recognize new Aruban names, giving them descriptions of Carlos 'N' Charlie's patrons, and having them examine pictures of patrons in an attempt to develop new leads. (Click here to launch video)

"I just don't want raised expectations here, 'All new fresh information' - These were planned long ago. We've been on roller coasters before. I don't want raised expectations at this point" - Attorney John Q. Kelly

2006-01-20T15:03:00.000-05:00

Cohen: Suspects had sex with Holloway
The spokesperson of the Strategic Communications Task Force, Steve Cohen, said that two of the Holloway-suspects had sex with Natalee Holloway, something that the authorities have not confirmed up till now. On the Task Force website, Aruba Truth, is an article on Cohen’s speech at a conference of the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) in Puerto Rico, in which he said that two of the boys had consensual sex with Holloway. Statements have since been clarified (Aruba Truth)

2006-01-18T20:26:00.000-05:00

Paul Van Der Sloot Sworn In
Paul Van Der Sloot, once held in connection with the disappearance of an Alabama teenager was cleared on of suspicion in the case last November and has now been installed in the capacity of a lawyer on the island. Paul van der Sloot entered the courthouse yesterday to present his application to the “raad van toezict”
(Supervisory Commission) and the members of the Aruban Lawyers Association. The commission, together with the lawyers association reviewed his application and attached documents, concluding that he satisfied the qualifications to be accepted as an active lawyer working on the island of Aruba. (Aruba Today)

He had wanted to be a judge, but that did not quite work out (and I have heard a few reasons why and still don't understand why.) He is now sworn in as a lawyer and working with his son's lawyer in the law firm. - Greta Van Susteren

Remember this is a guy who apparently taught his son how to hide a body and made statements about, well if there is no body, there is no crime. I might agree that at this point they can‘t prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, but...you have to be an idiot to think this father has no involvement in this case. - Wendy Murphy

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Investigating New Leads
Aruban police are searching sand dunes along Aruba’s northeast coast in attempts to make a break in the case for missing Alabama teenage Natalee Holloway. Jossy Mansur with Aruba's “Diario” newspaper and Holloway family attorney John Q. Kelly joined Rita Cosby on ‘Live and Direct’ to discuss the recent developments as well as a gag order in the case.

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2006-01-16T01:17:00.000-05:00

Dr.Phil Revisits Holloway Case
The Natalee Holloway Case follow-up. Dr. Phil is joined by Natalee’s mother, Beth, her lawyer, and a consultant to the Aruban government who defends the work of the investigators. Have there been new revelations since the last time Beth appeared on the show? Could rescuers be on the brink of finding the missing teen? Tune In Thursday January 19th 2006

"I was the guy who had to let them out...."
"I opened the jail door for all three of them. It was nobody else. It was me. And my feeling was that we had lost. And then we didn't lose because we all sat together and said, 'We can figure this out." - Steve Cohen

"All three of those three young men should have been picked up and charged with rape, sexual misconduct, perjury, obstruction of justice, at the least. Instead, they were let free, they were allowed to lawyer themselves up, get their stories straight and we have no answers now. They know what happened to Natalee and they're walking free, enjoying their lives, and Beth and the family are just going through hell." - Defense Attorney John Q. Kelly

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2006-01-12T05:22:00.000-05:00

Aruban Attorney, Paul van der Sloot Paul Van Der Sloot is expected to be sworn in on Monday by the Justitie van de Nederlandse Antillen en Aruba. He joins Antonio Carlo's legal team. (Telegraaf.nl)

Launches Schadevergoeding Case
"It‘s very surprising. I mean, it‘s almost shocking what‘s going on over there in the court system. And it‘s unbelievable that this man, his family, are shameless enough and sort of money-hungry enough to, after what they‘ve put the family through and what they‘ve made a number of people endure, that they‘re seeking compensation for this now." - Defense Attorney John Q. Kelly reacting to reports indicating Paul Van Der Sloot is in the process of suing the Aruban Government for wrongful arrest in the Natalee Holloway Case.

2006-01-05T00:57:00.000-05:00

Exclusive Pictures
Joran Van Der Sloot enjoying his recent visit to Aruba...

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2005-12-31T20:41:00.000-05:00

Re-Interrogation: Not Happening
Robin Holloway reports that Karin Janssen stated that the suspects could not be re-interrogated, because the judge released them with prejudice. The term "prejudice" in legal language means that the defendant cannot be brought in for questioning in the future (or charge with a similar charge in the future). Joran van der Sloot's attorney, Antonio Carlo has confirmed this situation in the case. Antonio mentioned that yesterday he received an invitation from the prosecutor for Joran to come in, voluntarily, for questioning. He stated that he has not acted on the letter. (Source)

Joran left Aruba on December 30th

2005-12-30T01:49:00.000-05:00

Advice Of 2005: No Body, No Case
Paul van der Sloot, a judge in training in Aruba, gave his 17-year-old son Joran van der Sloot and two Surinamese brothers legal advice the day after 18-year-old Natalee Holloway disappeared (AP) No truer words have ever been spoken.

Most people have convicted Joran in this case. Is he guilty? We really won't know until, if they charge, number one and if they put the evidence on and it shows beyond a reasonable doubt, which is the same burden that we have here in the states. " - Defense Attorney Michael Cardoza

"I don’t think lying is a crime. Lying is probably not ethical, but it is not a crime. If you interfere with a police investigation it is still not a crime.....

"...I did not talk to the interrogators, I just sat there and looked at them
and they basically just kept asking me questions." - Joran Van Der Sloot

Sprinting From Hard Questions...

"oh, hello! There is the judge right there, at least his back end, as he is running - hello, marathon runner - sprinting away from hard questions. Why are you running? I`d like to ask him that myself " - Nancy Grace

"Either she's an excellent actress or she's in complete and total denial. And I might go with total denial because here is a 17-year-old male that is at Carlos n' Charlie's buying alcoholic drinks for their patrons. And here is a young 17-year-old male who's seated at a Texas hold'em table that I see on video footage myself. And here's a 17-year-old male seated at a poker table with his father in a tournament. I mean, you know -- and he's out until 3:00 a.m.? How many night as week can a 17-year-old male be out running the streets at 3:00 a.m. and the father say that he sneaked out." - Beth Holloway Twitty

"Nancy's remarks really hurt the people of Aruba. And you have to understand, we are a small community. All the resources that we have, have been allocated into this case, and then to be badgered like this, it just hurts people here." - Arlene Ellis-Schipper

2005-12-27T18:28:00.000-05:00

Joran: I Would Sue Dr.Phil
Speaking to Diario Newspapers, Joran Van Der Sloot said he would have sued Dr. Phil for damages had he been in Deepak's position. Joran, who has been carrying a low profile since returning to Aruba for Christmas, told Diaro's Giovanni Lane that he enjoyed spending christmas with his family and believes the Aruban boycott is unjustified. Sources say Joran has been offered protection by the Government of Aruba to ensure his safety on the island. It is still unclear if Joran has kissed and made up with the Kalpoe Brothers, Deepak and Satish.

(Translate of the article)

2005-12-22T06:11:00.000-05:00

Goedemorgen Aruba...
Attention, Attention. This is a message for the female section of our overseas readers. Buy enough BrEezErs (ie. Bacardi Breezers) for 14 days and stay indoors. Close your doors and windows and turn off the radio and tv. If you unwisely choose to go outside, do NOT go to the Casino, do NOT go to Carlos and Charlie's, and do not approach the beach. GeenStijl Intel has information that Joran van der Sloot has come again to cheer up one happy island with his presence. It appears that criminals always return to the Scene of the Crime. So ladies. You have been warned. If you survive the two dark weeks of winter and "only" get raped, then you've had bad luck. Because these days, men get away with that too. (GeenStijl.nl)

2005-12-21T21:05:00.000-05:00

Joran Back In Aruba
Joran Van Der Sloot arrived in Aruba tonight onboard a KLM flight shortly after 7pm. According to Aruban representative, Steve Cohen, The three suspects in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway will be questioned in the coming days.

Associated Press Confirms
Dutch youth who was detained in connection with the disappearance of a U.S. teen in Aruba returned to the Caribbean island on Wednesday. Joran van der Sloot, who has been attending college in the Netherlands, met his parents at the airport and left without speaking to waiting reporters. (AP)

Joran with friends at his going away party in Arnhem (click here)

2005-12-19T02:22:00.000-05:00

Joran Returning To Aruba
According to reliable sources, Joran Van Der Sloot is returning to Aruba on Wednesday to spend Christmas, New Years with his family.

Joran Has Arrived (Click here for the latest)

2005-12-13T01:33:00.000-05:00

The Last Night Of Fun
This 'poem' was posted (by unknown poster) on Joran Van Der Sloot's Zorpia.

T’was the last night of fun,
Which those teens would recall,
The setting of the sun,
A new life in the fall.

New people she met
Her world seemed all right.
Just one last ‘hurrah’
At the end of the night.

“We’ll go see the lighthouse,
We’ll walk on the beach”
They drove out of sight,
She’s no longer in reach…

A parent’s worst nightmare,
A trip into hell,
The Dutchmen are thinking,
A story to tell.

From the Vandersloot house
There arose such a clatter
Paul couldn’t stop sweating
He KNEW what was the matter!

When what to his wondering eyes did appear
A van full of rebels,
“Oh $h*t, they’re here!!”

From the top of the landfill
To the bottom of the sea
“Pretend that we’re searching,
Then charge them a fee.”

Joran sits alone,
in a jail for the summer
He cries to the judge
"why my life such a bummer?"

"so sorry" says Judge,
“for all of your strife.”
“Now fly off to Holland,
get on with your life!

Joran speaks on camera,
He has nothing to fear.
He talks all he wants,
His Daddy is near!

Karin Jannsen is dim,
Gives blondes a bad name
Won’t talk to Beth,
Gives Aruba much shame.

“We do not search houses,
That’s the cowboy way,
But if you are a black man,
Well, then it’s OK.”

Arlene has a fit
for the boycott we’re seeking.
You can’t produce Natalee,
So stop your shrieking!!

Chief Dompig announces
who is to blame
Through ‘Vanity Fair’,
he calls them by name,

It’s Beth and it’s Greta,and it’s Robin and Dave,
Remember,we have our tourism to save.

It’s Phil, and Jamie, and that Nancy Grace,
You know how we hate having her in our face!
(Screenshots of original post 1,2,3,4,5)

2005-12-06T02:13:00.000-05:00

Aruban Blame Game
Gerold Dompig, the Aruban deputy police chief in charge of the case of Natalee Holloway's disappearance, discusses the case in detail for the first time, telling Vanity Fair special correspondent Bryan Burrough that the biggest obstacles to finding Holloway have been her mother and stepfather, Beth and Jug Twitty. (Read More)

"You know what? Another thing, all this speculation that Natalee drank, that she did drugs, that she slept around, Even if it were true, why would that even be an issue? Even if it were true, why is everybody piling on an 18-year-old missing girl?" Nancy Grace

"The same thing happens when you have a regular rape case in a courtroom. All of a sudden, it‘s the rape victim‘s fault that the rape was committed. And that‘s basically what they‘re saying: We screwed up, but it wasn‘t our fault. It‘s disgraceful. It‘s disgusting." Stacey Honowitz, Florida Assistant State Attorney

"The leader investigator—slandering Natalee kind of makes me wonder how seriously did they take this case in the first place?" -Candice DeLong, Former FBI Profiler

2005-12-04T15:32:00.000-05:00

Steve Cohen: Aruban Spokesperson
Consensus was reached with Aruba Tourism Authority that also helped in the intents, to appoint Steve Cohen to do the job. Both organizations found Steve Cohen to be the adequate person in the position. Cohen is already much involved in the case and has already been advising the Government. He has been doing a great job behind the curtains, according to Pesquera.

Joe Mammana: Take Out Your Trash
They started it. They had a chance to finish it. They didn‘t, so we‘re going to finish it. We want Natalee Holloway back. We want these pieces of trash that did something to her, who admitted it on a thousand other tapes that you people have that we have seen around the world, we want you to go and do something, take care of this or take out your trash. Do something. Give her back to us, dead or alive. Bring her back to America where she belongs. She is one of us.

2005-11-30T18:27:00.000-05:00

Deepak Kalpoe Controvery
"I heard yesterday that Deepak Kalpoe may have told Jamie Skeeters (the polygrapher hired by Dr. Phil to go to Aruba) that I offered him money ($500,000) to do a movie deal with me. I am curious how Deepak thought I would pull that off... make the movie on my handycam? And exactly how was I going to hide this from my employer, FOX News Channel? I confess I find Deepak's remark curious... why did he feel it necessary to lie about a movie deal with me? Mad at me? Nervous?" (Read More GretaWire)

Greta examines two versions of the taped interview of Deepak Kalpoe
(Download and view video here)

2005-11-30T04:55:00.000-05:00

6 Months: FBI Seeking Information
The FBI is seeking information regarding Natalee Ann Holloway who disappeared on May 30, 2005. Holloway and a large group of students went to Carlos 'N Charlie's Nightclub in Oranjestad, Aruba. Holloway was last seen around 1:30 a.m. leaving the area in a silver Honda with three young males, Joran van der Sloot, Deepak Kalpoe, and Satish Kalpoe. Holloway did not return to her hotel room...
(Federal Bureau of Investigation)

2005-11-26T21:04:00.000-05:00

Barbara Walter’s Special
Beth Twitty interviewed on Barbara Walter’s 10 Most Fascinating People of 2005

(Download and View Video Here)

2005-11-23T18:50:00.000-05:00

Taped Interview with Deepak Kalpoe Not Accurate
Interviewer Jamie Skeeters and Aruba Deputy Chief of Police Gerold Dompig respond

(Download and view video here)

2005-11-15T18:55:00.000-05:00

Wendy Murphy: Pieces Of Trash
"This is a cover-up and these three little pieces of trash on this island, as far as I‘m concerned, they‘re like minor terrorists, We might as well go to Iraq and Afghanistan and vacation there because what these people are doing on that island. Allies are friends, and friends help each other in a time of a crisis. This is a crisis. You have an American. You took one of our people on your soil. You know what happened to her and you know who did it , and you‘re letting this go by?"

2005-11-11T22:11:00.000-05:00

Paulus van der Sloot Cleared, Beth Not Surprised
Jula Renfro (Aruba Today) phoned in to Live & Direct and had late breaking news that Paul van der Sloot has been officially cleared by the Aruban government of any charges. Beth appeared on the show and responded to the breaking news.

(Download and view video here)

2005-11-08T15:10:00.000-05:00

Alabama Governor Calls for Aruba Boycott
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley called for a travel boycott of Aruba on Tuesday until authorities on the Dutch Caribbean island cooperate more fully with the family of a Mountain Brook teenager who has been missing since a graduation trip in May. Riley asked the governors of the other 49 states to join him in urging a boycott (AP)

Wendy Murphy: Rich Kid Got A Walk "The Aruban citizens who will suffer because of these economic sanctions should be angry at their government for screwing up the case... If you have a rich kid, son of a judge, all kinds of influence makes it a bad, a bogus investigation, which screws up the case from the get-go, that‘s the issue that we‘re angry about. We don‘t care if they have an inquisitorial system or an adversarial system! We care that a rich kid got a walk because his father was a judge! "

(Download and view video here)

2005-11-07T20:15:00.000-05:00

Koen Gottenbos: New Witness?

2005-11-05T22:45:00.000-05:00

New Witnesses Found in Aruba Case
Aruban prosecutors said Friday they have new witnesses and leads into the disappearance of a U.S. teen who vanished on a school trip to the Dutch Caribbean island more than five months ago. The Aruban prosecutor's office said it was conducting new interviews of witnesses in the disappearance. (AP)

2005-11-01T16:29:00.000-05:00

Beth Twitty Returning to Aruba
Beth Twitty appeared on Greta tonight to announce that she is returning to Aruba for a three day period. Beth says that Dompig is spreading some “not so nice” rumors about her on Aruba and she is going to confront him about them. Twitty wonders why the focus is on some silly rumors and not on the most important thing — her missing daughter.

(Download and view video here)

2005-11-01T01:04:00.000-05:00

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
In a two-hour movie featuring both sets of the series' detectives for the first time, a visiting Iowa teen disappears during her New York City school trip, prompting a massive media frenzy that engulfs Detectives Goren, Eames, Logan and Barek when their prime suspect Ethan is a powerful judge's son (Joran Van Der Sloot?). The case widens when it appears the accused philandering father Harold is a co-conspirator who acted to protect his son and might be a murder suspect himself (Paul Van Der Sloot?) but he is not afraid to punch back hard against the investigators. Tune in Sunday, November 6 on NBC.

Matt O'Leary to guest star as Ethan (Joran Van Der Sloot?)

2005-10-27T08:01:00.000-04:00

Nancy Grace Investigates
Beth Twitty appeared on Nancy Grace to discuss literally, everything. They talked about the taped interview, Joran van der Sloot, status of the suspects, what Beth has been doing for the past 5 months, and what’s ahead.

(Download and view video here)

2005-10-25T00:34:00.000-04:00

Paul Van Der Sloot Wants Name Cleared
A Dutch official in Aruba who was once held in connection with the disappearance of an Alabama teenager has petitioned a judge to clear him of suspicion in the case so that he can be rehired by the government, his lawyer said. Paul van der Sloot, was arrested June 23 in connection with the case and was released on June 26. His contract ends Dec. 31, and if his name is not cleared he cannot be rehired, said Swaen. (AP)

Joran Partying In Arnhem
Joran Van Der Sloot has been spotted partying at the popular Aspen Valley Club

2005-10-24T16:25:00.000-04:00

Joran Responds On Zorpia
Joran Van Der Sloot responded today to comments left on his Zorpia.
(Click to Enlarge)

"Hope to see you at World Cup 2006 :)"

"at least people here in holland are a little more intelegent than most americans"

"I dont like private investogators :)"

"all this is garbage and an exuse not to show real news."

2005-10-22T02:33:00.000-04:00

Paul Van Der Sloot Files Lawsuit
In an interview with Jossy Mansur with Greta Van Susteren and ‘On The Record’, October 21, 2005 we learn that Paul Van der Sloot arrived at the court house in Aruba today and will file a law suit for being unjustly detained during the Natalee Holloway investigation. According to Jossy Mansur, Paul Van der Sloot is seeking monetary compensation. (ScaredMonkeys)

(Download and view video here)

2005-10-15T08:05:00.000-04:00

Paul Van Der Sloot Banned From Aruban Courthouse
Jossy Mansur phoned in on Greta tonight and brought news about Paulus van der Sloot. According to Jossy, Paul is not allowed to enter a courtroom anymore unless it is for civil matters. Jug Twitty also appeared on the show to discuss what Beth will do when she arrives in Aruba next week.

(Download and view video here)

2005-10-14T01:05:00.000-04:00

"None Of The Stories Match Up..."
Dan Abrams interviewed Aruba Dep. Chief of Police Gerold Dompig about the current situation of the Natalee Holloway investigation. Dompig said police want the video tape that was shown on the Dr. Phil show. The deputy chief of police also explains what the police are doing about main suspect Joran van der Sloot.

(Download and view video here)

"It would take me, I think, a little over two days to go over all the inconsistencies. None of the stories match up, let me put it that way. So when it comes to believing this individual, we know in which category to place him..."
(Full transcription)

2005-10-11T15:38:00.000-04:00

Catherine Crier: Politics Involved
Ruben Trapenberg appeared on Live and Direct last night along with Court Tv's Catherine Crier. Crier suggested politics may be the reason why none of the three suspects have been charged even though one of the boys has admitted to drugging and raping Natalee Holloway.

(Download and view video here)

Statement From Aruba

2005-10-07T00:06:00.000-04:00

Beth: Joran's Illegitimate Brother...
Beth Twitty appeared on Catherine Crier to talk about the Deepak interview among other things. We also learn that Joran has a half-brother in Aruba who is a known drug dealer. Beth notes that the brother is a possible suspect.

(Download and view video here)

2005-10-05T17:30:00.000-04:00

Nancy Grace Exclusive
Beth & Jug Twitty appeared on Nancy Grace to talk about a slew of new things. They recounted Natalee’s phlight from the beginning, recounted the night they met Joran, went over his lies and discussed a possible government cover-up.

(Download and View Part 1 & Part 2)

"Sociopath, Sociopath, Sociopath"
I mean he has a derisive attitude towards the victim. He viewed Natalee as an object to be exploited. He had disregard for the rules of society. But the interesting thing about sociopaths is not only do they lack regard for others, but they are often unconcerned for their own safety. And because of that, they tell very shabby, shallow lies. So I think the person who is going to crack this case wide open is Joran Van Der Sloot himself because over time, once the pressure is off, he`s going to forget the consequences even more. He`s going to brag to somebody and the truth will come out. - Bethany Marshall, Psychoanalyst

"Aruba, I hope you`re listening..."
Jame Skeeters appeared on Nancy Grace to discuss the interview he had with Deepak Kalpoe. He explained how he tricked Deepak into having the interview and confessing to having sex with Natalee.

(Download and view video here)

2005-09-30T00:34:00.000-04:00

National Enquirer: Joran Nailed!
Joran, still officially under suspicion of rape and murder, went to Holland after he was freed from prison in Aruba on September 2. The 6ft 5ins honor student quickly enrolled in a business course at a 5,000-student college in Arnhem and, together with his father, Paulus, who was also briefly jailed in the case, moved into a family friend's home in the nearby town of Duiven. His account of his involvement with Natalee was given to attractive 28-year-old Kristina Pedersen, who got to know him on the Arnhem Business School campus. Over several days, he drank heavily, encouraged Kristina to watch hardcore porn and tried to force himself on her. And it quickly became apparent that even now Joran cannot keep his story straight.. (Read More)

"This Little Smug Punk Named Joran"
I want this little smug punk named Joran, or whatever his name is, to realize, to get the little grin off his face, and that light that he sees at the end of the tunnel is a train coming head on... (Read More)

2005-09-28T15:48:00.000-04:00

"Things Are Definitaly Looking Up"
Joran Van Der Sloot updated his blog today.... Click on screenshots to enlarge....
"I had a ruff time the past 3 monthes but things are definitaly looking up now. I have so many friends and family members that love me that whatever other people say doesn't bother me the slightest bit. Life is fragile and your whole life can be turned upside down at anytime, my suggestion to everyone is carpedium and live every day to its fullest!"

2005-09-27T19:03:00.000-04:00

Beth Twitty Going To Holland
Twitty says she's going to Holland "to make sure that everyone realizes and still knows that the reward money is still out there. We have $1 million for a safe return, $250,000 for the whereabouts of Natalee. And we've had posters printed in Dutch that we will be distributing in Amsterdam."

Beth Twitty Reacts to Joran's Interview
Beth Twitty was shown the full interview with Joran van der Sloot. Beth pointed out all the lies and misconceptions in Joran’s statements and the investigation.

(Download and view video here)

Joran Is At The Arnhem Business School in the Netherlands

2005-09-26T22:00:00.000-04:00

Current Affair Exclusive
Current Affair caught up with Joran van der Sloot in the Netherlands to talk about the night Natalee disappeared. Joran said he lied about the last place he saw her.

(Download and view video here)

"Are You That Irresistable?"
The O’Reilly Factor plays a 5 minute portion of the Current Affair interview with Joran van der Sloot that is supposed to air tomorrow.

(Download and view video here)

"Right There He's Lying..."
" Telling me on national TV he`s never had a shot. He was at that bar all the time and at casinos until 1:00 and 2:00 in the morning. Jello shot my foot! This guy probably lived off Jello shots."

"Well, what was upsetting to me was that he seemed to, in the accounts I read of his statements, attack not only Americans but Natalee`s mother for caring and raising a stink about her child`s disappearance. I mean, he seemed to point out and lash at everybody except himself." - Nancy Grace

“Accept accountability and responsibility … ”
Beth Twitty had some comments for Joran Van der Sloot when asked.

(Download and view video here)

"This Kid Contradicts Himself..."
Do you know that this kid on camera contradicts himself several times about some really important stuff, like did you have sex with Natalee or did you not have sex with Natalee. The first answer we get, it`s none of your business. Second answer we get, I did not have sex with her. The other two guys, Satish and Kalpoe, suspects, also did not have sex with her. Third answer, it`s none of your business." - Harris Faulkner (Current Affair)

Antonio Carlo: Joran Was Ambushed
Joran Van Der Sloot's Attorney, Antonio Carlo, appeared on Rita Cosby last night saying he had not seen the Current Affair special but was told by Paul Van Der Sloot that Joran was "ambushed on his campus and answered some questions." Rita Cosby did not buy Carlo's Defense adding " I can tell that you my team actually watched the interview. He seems very comfortable, doesn‘t seem like he‘s pushing any position, answered a lot of questions. It sounds like he was very comfortable. I don‘t know if he‘s lying to you now, too." According to Harris Faulkner (Current Affair), At one point in the interview Joran put his backpack on the ground and said "there is no need for me to run, let me just talk."

2005-09-26T12:40:00.000-04:00

Joran Van Der Sloot Denies Responsibility
A suspect in the case of an Alabama teenager missing in Aruba admits he lied about the last time he saw her on the night she vanished, but he insists she was fine, according to a television interview. He talked to a producer for "A Current Affair" in Holland, where he is attending college. The interview is scheduled to air Monday.

Any other lies you would like to tell the world?
Joran, you have lied through your teeth about everything, including the night that you left Natalee Holloway off at the Holiday Inn. You had concocted the lie with the Kalpoe brothers and most likely Paulus Van der Sloot as well. Why are we supposed to believe what you are saying now? (Read More)

2005-09-25T14:33:00.000-04:00

Joran: Targeted For Death
Police on two continents have been alerted to a plot to kill Joran van der Sloot and two other prime suspects in the case of missing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway.

Natalee Holloway Search Continues
Despite the lack of media attention or the fact that all suspects have been released from custody, searches do continue in Aruba in the investigation of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.

Joran's MSN Name
Only God Can Judge Me.....

2005-09-15T01:09:00.000-04:00

Today On Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil has joined the search. He teams up with Jamie Skeeter, a retired chief of police and former commander, currently president of the California Association of Polygraph Examiners, to help Beth get some much-needed answers. "We need to tell these people, ‘We will never set foot on Aruban soil again until you stand up and do what you have to do for this young woman. You just have to understand that."

Joran: Now Here's The Truth
Beth read Joran Van Der Sloot's testimony. "Now I want to tell you the truth. I drove Natalee — We drove Natalee to my home at 1:40am. I want her to come in. I have sex with her. Next’ — and remember in all his statements she's coming in and out of consciousness — next he says that then he took her to the beach, he took her to the Fisherman's Hut. And then he calls Deepak at 3:30 a.m. to come pick him up from the Fisherman's Hut. Deepak comes. And Deepak says ‘Don't f**k with the b**ch. Let's go' (Read More)

Deepak Kalpoe Speaks
Deepak Kalpoe, met with Jamie Skeeters in the lobby of his hotel and gave his impressions of Natalee: “To tell you quite frankly, dressed like a slut, talked like one. Would go in a car with three strange guys and her mother claiming her to be the goody two shoes. Enough of the BS already.” Dr. Phil reacted to his comments: "There is not one shred of history or behavior to support the ridiculous things that were just said on that tape. You're dealing with somebody here that is without conscience, without the ability to appreciate the consequences of their actions."
(Read More)

Download and view video here of Deepak's audio conversation

Kalpoe Mom: "They lie. We all lie"
Two of Dr. Phil’s investigators, Harold Copus and John Weeks sat down for an exclusive interview with Deepak and Satish's mother, Nadira. She requested that her face not be revealed and after the interview made several attempts to keep what she’d said from being aired on Dr. Phil. (Read More)

2005-09-14T19:16:00.000-04:00

Aruba Suspects: Scot-Free
A court ruled Wednesday that three suspects in the disappearance of a U.S. teenager can remain free without conditions -- overturning an earlier decision that restricted their travel and required them to remain available to investigators.

2005-09-14T00:54:00.000-04:00

Beth Twitty On Nancy Grace
"I knew there was corruption and cover-up involved. But I certainly didn`t know they were cowards either..."

"What would happen if Joran Van Der Sloot met the judge`s daughter one night, and she were to wind up missing the next day with all these sexual assaults committed against her? I mean, you know, people have to stop and think of the what if. And you know, when you stop and you put yourself or your daughter in Natalee`s shoes, then you begin thinking a little differently.... "

(Download and view video at The Political Teen)

2005-09-12T12:28:00.000-04:00

Beth: Don't Travel To Aruba
In an interview with Geraldo Rivera, Beth Holloway Twitty finally made a comment that has never been made yet: Don't travel to Aruba. Beth lashed out at the dutch government for taking advantage of the Hurricane Katrina coverage to release Joran and the Kalpoe brothers. Beth also said she has police statements from Joran Van Der Sloot admitting that he had sex with Natalee at his home while she lapsed in and out of consciousness. (Read More)

"We just can not fathom how this has happened and how rape is not a crime within the Dutch government..." (Download and view video here)

Dr Phil: The Disappearance of Natalee
Tune In: Thursday, 15th September, 2005

2005-09-08T14:31:00.002-04:00

"Bunch Of Cowards..."
Legal Analyst Wendy Murphy reacts to Joran Van Der Sloot's Departure....

"Hey! You didnt have to book it to holland,
You did! Obviously you're trying to run away and thats
what guilty people do. Thats why we're all suspicious.
I dont care what the judge said. I dont care if they said it was okay.
The point is he could have stayed. He didnt. He ran.
What a bunch of cowards." - Wendy Murphy on Court TV

2005-09-06T11:28:00.000-04:00

Joran Van Der Sloot Arrives in Netherlands
Joran van der Sloot and his father arrived at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, ignored questions from reporters, and quickly departed. The 18-year-old was to attend college in Holland, his mother said. (AP)

Joran Speaks To Reporters
Contrary to AP reports, Joran exchanged a few words with reporters.
(click on link for the video)

2005-09-06T01:27:00.000-04:00

Bye, Bye, Joran
Joran Van Der Sloot left Aruba for Holland to attend college Monday, while the country's leader pledged the investigation "will not cease" despite the release of the three suspects. (AP)

"Morgen starten de colleges, dus skatjes, blijf wakker als Joran je vriendelijk aanbiedt om je een lift naar huis te geven..."

2005-09-04T12:25:00.000-04:00

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"
Beth Twitty, mother of missing U.S. teen, Natalee Holloway, packs her bags for a brief trip to her home in Mountain Brook, Alabama, at her hotel in Aruba. Twitty will return to Aruba next week to make a more permanent move home (AP)

2005-09-03T21:38:00.000-04:00

Hi,Joran...
...If van der Sloot's previous use of the web is any indication, the young dutch man will be on the 'net in nothing flat, and probably googling himself. When Joran van der Sloot sits down to the computer, he might put his name in Google, and if he does, he will get around 38,500 results. (Continue Reading)

2005-09-03T14:18:00.000-04:00

Joran Van Der Sloot: A Free Man
All three suspects in the disappearance of a U.S. teenager were released from jail Saturday in a serious setback to the prosecution and the biggest blow yet to Natalee Holloway's family. Van der Sloot's lawyer, Richie Kock, said the teenager would soon be going to university in Holland: "Joran will be trusted to be on his own in Holland and to do as he pleases," he said. "We do not have a parole system." (AP)

Deepak's Furious!

2005-09-03T13:09:00.000-04:00

Aruban Police Prepare for Release
On September 3 at 2pm, three suspects in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway will be released from prison as their detentions have been suspended until further notice.

What Now For Natalee Holloway's Family?
The murderer goes free. Oh, I’m sorry – ALLEGED murderer. Only so because of the fact that his family has connections and the case was completely botched from the beginning. Island of Aruba may just chalk this up to another missing tourist in their allegedly crime-free paradise

Joran Van Der Sloot: "No Media..No Case"
I am beginning to wonder if the Aruban Government will now deport the Twitty-Holloway family now that they don't have the eyes of the world watching them.

Poster Child For Aruban Justice
Aruba wants to get back to partying. The Dutch government wants to get back at Americans. The investigation team wants to get back to their donuts and coffee. The owners of Carlos and Charlie's want to get back to their profits. This is justice...Caribbean-style!

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2005-09-02T17:31:00.000-04:00

All 3 Suspects in Aruba Case to Be Freed
All three men jailed in the disappearance of an Alabama teenager three months ago will go free Saturday, according to a judge's order a development legal observers on Aruba said shows the government had no case.

Source: Freddy was released last night.....

2005-09-01T19:42:00.000-04:00

Joran Van Der Sloot To Be Freed
A judge on Thursday ordered the release of a Dutch teenager who has been jailed for nearly three months in the disappearance of an Alabama honors student and said he would be freed this weekend, the youth’s father and attorney said. (AP)

2005-08-31T21:39:00.000-04:00

"Today was a tough session. He wants to go home"
Defense attorney Antonio Carlo said he urged the judge to release Joran van der Sloot, arguing prosecutors have produced no evidence that his client was involved in Holloway's disappearance — or that a crime had been committed. Carlo said van der Sloot, 18, cried during the closed hearing but answered all of the judge's questions. "Today was a tough session. He wants to go home," Carlo said. "He feels he has not done anything wrong. He maintains his innocence." The judge has until Sept. 3 to rule.

Kalpoe brothers questioned
The Kalpoe brothers were also questioned during van der Sloot’s hearing.

2005-08-31T11:47:00.000-04:00

Joran Arrives For Court Hearing
Joran Van Der Sloot was brought to court Wednesday for a hearing on whether to prolong his detention or release him. Authorities led him through a back door of the courthouse for the closed hearing.

2005-08-30T12:53:00.000-04:00

Hearing is set for Wednesday
"We are not hiding anything. We are telling the whole truth, nothing but the truth. And we've always told Joran to do tell the truth." - Paul van der Sloot

Freddy Arrest Unrelated to Holloway Case
A third man was arrested with the Kalpoes but his lawyer said Monday that it was unrelated to Holloway's disappearance.

2005-08-30T00:32:00.000-04:00

Joran Shrink Analysis
Without all of the facts being detailed, my sense of this guy is he is not someone who has been abused by anyone. He was raised with a sense of entitlement and power. His father may lack moral values and if so could have transmitted this absence to his son. If he is an only child or oldest, he was indulged by both his parents. He most likely has not achieved anything, because he has been granted rewards without effort. Most likely, his mother is nurturing and indulging but is ruled by both he and his father

He needed accomplices to his criminal behavior as a way to pass blame for his actions should the need arise (an insurance policy and fans). Also, he likes to influence others and to have them participate and give him recognition. He lacks empathy and others are there for his use.

It is likely, this victim presented resistance he did not usually encounter and he reacted with anger and impulsivity probably enhanced by alcohol and fueled by rejection. It is unlikely he intended to kill her - P.H.
(Read more at Mind Warriors)

2005-08-28T23:14:00.000-04:00

Freddy Locoman Pimp, For Real...
Tonight on The Big Story Weekend it was reported that Freddy's arrest may be connected with the making of a sexually-oriented video, with a girl who was underage, and that Joran van der Sloot may have also been involved.

2005-08-27T20:22:00.000-04:00

Valentijn: I'll Comment On That Junk Later
Valentijn Van Der Sloot, Joran's younger brother, updated his blog today
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(Valentijn has since deleted his MSN Space)

2005-08-26T22:51:00.000-04:00

Freddy Arrested
The Dark Side blog has more on today's events in Aruba.
Still unclear if his arrest is related to the Holloway case.

2005-08-26T12:46:00.000-04:00

Brothers arrested again in Aruba case
Kalpoe brothers who had been detained and released in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway were arrested again Friday based on new evidence, officials said.

2005-08-26T03:14:00.000-04:00

They can`t get the divers ready. But boy, they sure can have a hearing in the middle of the night.....
Diane Dimond, Chief Investigative Reporter

2005-08-25T01:42:00.000-04:00

Aruba judge to network: Don't show suspect
An Aruban judge ordered NBC News not to broadcast footage from a tour of an Aruban jail that shows Natalee Holloway disappearance suspect Joran van der Sloot. The judge issued the order at the request of van der Sloot's attorney following a hearing Wednesday night.

NBC Video Inside Aruban Jail

During the tour, reporter Michelle Kosinski came face to face with van der Sloot, and even talked to him on camera for several minutes. However, his attorneys took NBC to court in Aruba, where a judge ruled against NBC showing the pictures of the suspect, citing his right to privacy.

Lawyers: Aruban judge quashes taped interview with suspect
"We argued before the judge that what NBC did was totally unacceptable, totally unethical, totally unprofessional, and that that has nothing to do with journalism, but that the only aim of what NBC has done was to try to tarnish and further prejudice the good name of our client," lawyer Antony Carlo told reporters.

2005-08-22T17:57:00.000-04:00

Yes, Mistakes Were Made...
Aruba Prime Minister Says Officials Made Mistakes at Start of Investigation of Missing U.S. Teen. Beth Holloway Twitty, who has often criticized authorities on the Dutch Caribbean island since her daughter disappeared on May 30, met in private with Prime Minister Nelson

Van Zandt: Looking for answers in Aruba
Former FBI profiler talks about his encounter with Kalpoe brother

Joran No Stranger To Holloway's Group
He'd been hanging out with them all week, according to one of Holloway's friends

Source: Joran Van der Sloot Combative In Jail
A Confidential source with knowledge of a recent fight between Joran Van der Sloot and another individual currently held in the same jail has reported that the fight took place during a soccer match during a recreational period. The boy involved in the scuffle with Van der Sloot was a smaller individual but managed to land what was described as "a few good shots." The extent of any injuries is unclear, but this could be what resulted in recent reports of his having been seen with a black eye

Video of Deepak back to Carlos & Charlies
Here is some exclusive video MSNBC caught of Deepak Kalpoe returning to Carlos N’ Charlies, the place Natalee Holloway was last seen. He ducks when he sees the camera.

(Download and view video here)

2005-08-20T18:21:00.000-04:00

I'm Right, You're Wrong, Any Questions?

Quote Of The Week:

"I mean, the guy is certainly arrogant. We all know he lied. I don`t think that they`re ever going to crack this case. He`s not going to have a "Telltale Heart" moment because I don`t think the kid has a conscience." - Former Federal Prosecutor Wendy Murphy

2005-08-16T19:34:00.000-04:00

Man Testifies He Saw Natalee Suspects
A man who claimed he saw a suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway (search) driving with two friends the night she vanished appeared in court Monday to give sworn testimony, days after police said he may have fled the country.

Back To School In Aruba.....

2005-08-11T15:59:00.000-04:00

Exclusive Van Der Sloot Family Photos

2005-08-10T12:47:00.000-04:00

Greta's Take On Kalpoe Confrontation
Here is one thing I am sure of: If the authorities in Aruba were in constant and full communication with Beth Holloway Twitty and made her confident of their work, she would not be taking matters into her own hands. (Read More)

2005-08-09T15:05:00.000-04:00

Natalee's Mom Confronts Deepak Kalpoe
Twitty says she was tipped by a member of the media that Deepak Kalpoe was working at a local Internet café, and wasted no time confronting him Monday. "There were customers on the computer and he was seated behind the cash register, and I guess he thought he was going to have a normal day at work."

NBC Video Of Confrontation
Here is some video of Beth Twitty (Natalee’s mother) “confronting” Deepak Kalpoe at work.

(Download and view video HERE)

Deepak has filed a complaint against Natalee’s mom

You may not like Beth's active participation in the investigation, but you are wrong that she would be in jail and indicted for witness tampering and stalking. I suggest you go to the law library and study the law. She has every right — whether you like it, or whether it is a good idea or a bad idea — to talk to people in this case. - Greta Van Susteren

2005-08-07T16:31:00.000-04:00

Greta Van Susteren Cleans Up in Aruba
Bringing a microphone and camera crew to the gates of an Aruba landfill this past week, Greta Van Susteren returned to the island that her nightly Fox News Channel program has figuratively called home recently. Van Susteren's "On the Record" has relentlessly followed the mysterious disappearance of 18-year-old Natalee Holloway of Alabama while on a graduation trip to Aruba in May.

2005-08-06T15:44:00.000-04:00

Joran Van Der Sloot's Not So Happy Birthday
Turns 18 today.....

2005-08-05T02:59:00.000-04:00

The Real Joran Van Der Sloot
Beth Twitty tells us who the real Joran van der Sloot is. According to a girl who had a fling with the young van der Sloot in April 2005, he uses his friends and power to con girls to get into their pants.

(Download and view video here)

2005-08-03T12:41:00.000-04:00

Expert: No Body, No Natalee Case
CBS News consultant Wendy Murphy told The Early Show co-anchor Hannah Storm Wednesday, "The bottom line is there are only three people who know what happened, at best. And that's the Kalpoe brothers and Joran."

"You can't prosecute a man without at least some evidence that she's dead, let alone that she died a violent death." - CBS News legal consultant Wendy Murphy

Natalee Suspect Questioned by Specialists
Behavioral specialists on Tuesday questioned Joran Van Der Sloot in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway and a volunteer group conducted a final search of a landfill where a witness claimed to have seen men dumping a female body.

Aruba Case Produces Many False Leads
"We thought we could solve this in a couple of days, but it turned out to be very difficult," said Lt. Roy Tromp, the lead investigator. "In my 30 years as a police officer, I've never had a case like this."

Greta Van Susteren: Back In Aruba
"You know, Greta, I think we're being much too polite with the Aruban police, the authorities. They sound like, you know, they're either incompetent or they're corrupt or they're both, but they certainly don't know what in the hell they're doing. They lost the momentum. The kid's smarter than the cops." - Mark Furham, Former LAPD Homicide Detective 'On The Record'

Jossy Mansur: JVDS Has a History
Jossy Mansur confirms that Joran van der Sloot has a history on the island of drinking and gambling.

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2005-07-27T14:47:00.000-04:00

Pond Drained In Holloway Search
The search of a pond in Aruba for evidence in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway will continue another day; it's taking longer than expected to drain. Searchers hope to have a clearer view of the bottom on Thursday. Investigators trying to determine what happened to Holloway focused Wednesday on a pond near where the U.S. teen was last seen nearly two months ago.

2005-07-23T10:51:00.000-04:00

Missing Aruba Teen Reward Upped
The family of Natalee Holloway increased the reward Thursday for help finding the Alabama teenager who has been missing for more than six weeks. There is now a $200,000 reward for her safe return and $100,000 for information that helps authorities solve the mystery surrounding her disappearance, the teen's mother, Beth Holloway Twitty, said at a news conference.

Natalee And Joran Captured On Film At Carlos And Charlies

2005-07-20T12:40:00.000-04:00

Aruba Suspects To Undergo DNA Testing
Joran Van Der Sloot and Deepak Kalpoe, Suspects in the disappearance of Alabama high school graduate Natalee Holloway on May 30, arrive at the hospital for DNA tests in Oranjestad, Aruba, Wednesday, July 20, 2005. Investigators said Monday that they planned to conduct DNA tests on blond hair attached to duct tape that was found along the coast to see if it came from Holloway in a possible break to the six-week-old mystery

2005-07-17T12:11:00.000-04:00

DNA Tests Slated for Hair Found in Aruba
Investigators said Monday they will conduct DNA tests on blond hair attached to duct tape that was found along Aruba's coast to see if it came from Natalee Holloway in a possible break to the six-week-old mystery.

2005-07-16T13:27:00.000-04:00

Visit to Joran van der Sloot Suddenly Cancelled

Source: Aruban police giving FBI the cold shoulder

You know, egos, when you're dealing with investigations like this, definitely get in the way. But when you hear that the FBI is there, ready, willing and able to assist in this investigation, it's preposterous to think that this government would not let them intervene and come in. Nobody's saying that the Aruban police are incompetent, but it's the sophisticated level of what they know and how to do this. So I think, at this point, with him being in there as long as he is and not saying anything so far, you're going to have a problem - Stacey Honowitz

2005-07-14T04:59:00.000-04:00

Aruban Judge: Dutch Teen Stays in Jail
A 17-year-old Dutch youth must remain behind bars as authorities try to find out what happened to Natalee Holloway who was last seen six weeks ago leaving a nightclub, an appeals court said Thursday. The court also ruled that there was not enough evidence to detain two Surinamese brothers in connection with the disappearance of the 18-year-old Alabama woman.

Aruba Suspect No Poker Face
Joran Van Der Sloot, the prime suspect in the disappearance in Aruba of vacationing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, is already guilty — of being a lousy poker player. Van Der Sloot, the 17-year-old son of an Aruban justice official, is being held in connection with the vanishing of 18-year-old Holloway. He was a bad bluffer and lost big during a Texas Hold 'Em tournament on the Caribbean island back in April.
Miami club impresario Tommy Pooch, who played next to Van Der Sloot for more than two hours, tells us the Dutch-born youth "was as nice as can be, but he was a terrible poker player. (Read More)

Greta Van Susteren: Back to Aruba
If you are reading this blog before noon, we are on a plane headed back to Aruba (Read More)

2005-07-12T18:26:00.000-04:00

Aruba Prosecutors Wants Kalpoes Re-Arrested
A judge heard competing appeals Tuesday in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway with a defense lawyer seeking the release of a Dutch teen in the case and prosecutors asking for the re-arrest of two brothers from Suriname. The hearings were closed and the judge was expected to confer with two colleagues before issuing a ruling Thursday.

Satish's MSN names......

2005-07-11T00:34:00.000-04:00

Natalee's Mom Sorry for Aruba Comments
The mother of a missing Alabama teenager apologized Friday for any offense her remarks about the justice system here may have caused to Arubans saying she had been extremely distraught with the scarcity of clues to her daughter's fate when she contended Tuesday that two brothers who have been tied to the case were guilty and should not have been freed from jail.

2005-07-07T13:03:00.000-04:00

Kalpoe lawyer blasts Holloway's mom
A lawyer for one of the brothers released from an Aruban jail in the case of missing Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway threatened legal action Wednesday over comments by the missing student's mother.

Fox's Greta Heading Home
Late Wednesday night I wrote the blog below because I could not sleep... but minutes ago I was awakened with a call to return to the United States immediately. (Read More)

2005-07-06T22:39:00.000-04:00

Arubans: Natalee's Mom Out of Line

2005-07-05T12:24:00.000-04:00

Holloway's mother makes plea
The mother of missing American teenager Natalee Holloway asked Tuesday that two brothers held as suspects in her daughter's disappearance not leave Aruba until the case is solved. Beth Holloway Twitty pleaded for other countries not to allow them entry, and for Aruban officials to notify the U.S. State Department, if the brothers decide to leave the Caribbean island.

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