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Add to FavoritesUnfortunately, the Natalee Holloway murder is far from being solved. Based upon the recent video footage released, one would think that the conversations between Joren and his confidant would be enough. It is enough for the entire county to know that he is a callous, self-absorbed Sicko. However, it's simply not enough to convict him. His so called "confession" falls short of a conviction for a number of reasons. First, he is smoking marijuana as he is telling his story. Clearly, any confession obtained by someone who is under the influence is questionable. Next, he never admits to killing her. The only thing that he truly admitted to was failing to render aide or call paramedics and assisting with the disposal of her body. Now, this may be enough to convict him of a crime. But, enough to convict him of murder, I think not...
The video footage of Joren was a start. However, before this information was released, there should have been lots of follow-up by the authorities. Joren was under the impression that the case was over and he was getting away scot free. Anyone involved in Natalee's disappearance would also be aware of this. That would have been the perfect time for the authorities to keep the ace in their back pocket while playing Joren and his accomplice(s) like a deck of cards. But, they showed their hand.
The authoritied should have followed up on the facts within his story that were verifiable. This would have given the specifics he outlined, as to Natalee, more credibility. Specifically, the authorities should have thoroughly checked into the individual named by Joran who disposed of her body. This should have been explored before the tapes were revealed. Someone should have gone through school yearbooks, records, etc. in order to validate and/or locate this individual. He said he had known him since he was five. Surely, there had to be someone close to Joran who would have helped authorities narrow the possibilities. Certainly locating a guy with the same name and having the 20/20 reporter ask him if he had a boat was not what should have been done. Most kids that age do not have boats. But, they do have access to boats and use boats that are owned by other people. They could have checked out leads at docking points for boats in the area. There are so many things that could have been done before the release of the video footage.
At this point, Joran will probably serve some jail time. Unfortunately, the time will not match the crime. I think that we all hope, for Natalee's mother's sake, that the videos were enough. Enough for her to move on even if it was not enough to put Joran away.
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by Jason Reeves
Being from the greater Birmingham Metropolitan Area, I have been following the coverage of this travesty very closely and it is my opinion that the real question should be, Will the Aruba police and the Aruba government ever stop trying to cover up this horrific travesty committed by one of their own? Surely these people do not think we Americans are so naive to believe that the Aruba police and politicians don't already know what happened and who did it. It is obvious that the strong political standing that Paul van der Sloot retains in both Aruba and in the Danish political circles have been used to corrupt the judicial and legal duties of both governments. The arrogant demeanor in which these governments have disgraced the life of the young Ms. Natalee Holloway is a travesty in itself and should be advertised as candidly as the beaches that are the life-blood of the small country's economy. These people have no regard for the life of an American yet they hold our dollar in high regard. The recent taped confession made by the younger van der Sloot should have made the case against him a sure thing but instead he walks free and the Aruba police and government once again slaps the face of Justice and Morality. Even the outspoken talk show host Mr. Bill O'Reilly has been quoted saying "until justice is delivered in this case people should just say NO to Aruba" and the American public is tired of the way this case has been handled by the Aruba government and police. This young lady's parents has suffered the greatest loss any parent could suffer in the loss of their child and only a few can imagine their pain and grief. The van der Sloot's continue to prosper in their tropical paradise on the other hand apparently unscathed by the facts that have risen and the fictions that have fell through out this lengthy, stale investigation. Their' smug attitudes are repulsive and radiates the guilt that lies beneath their arrogant disregard for justice. We all know the truth now and the fact the Aruba doesn't care about justice for Ms. Holloway so the new question we should address is; Will the United States ever sanction Aruba and it's popular tourism industry? That is exactly what it will take to show these savages that modern day laws of life will not stand to be trampled upon or manipulated. But for right now those involved with this horrific crime are standing in the shadows laughing and naively thinking they have gotten away with this travesty. Little to their understanding no deed goes unjudged and justice will eventually catch up to all those involved from the least to the murderer himself. For now, however, they will continue to commit these heinous crimes; passing date rape drugs around the sandy shores and wiping the blood from their hands onto the garments of Lady Liberty herself. These cowards who violated this young lady and her right to life must be brought to justice along with the countries that harbor them. It is high time that the United States and those who call themselves our friend boycott the shores of Aruba in order to make a statement that will reverberate throughout the entire international community and express the firm belief in the right to life and liberty.
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