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Brent88 · 06-24-2005, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kay Scarpetta

Yeah, I was hoping they'd have at least some idea what happened that night, but I guess they don't have anything.

A 16 year old lifeguard named Molly Bish disappeared back in 2000 from a few towns over. They never found her until 2003(4?)... dead, of course. It was her bones in the woods. It was heartbreaking.

Chandra Levy(remember her? the media was obsessed before 9/11 and then forgot about her) was found dead in May 2002 in a wooded area not far from where she lived.

theshark8777 · 06-26-2005, 01:04 PM

The father of the Dutch teen suspect was taken into custody in order to make his son talk, Aruba's justice minister said Saturday.

“I think they’re trying to put some acts of pressure on the son,” Justice Minister Rudy Croes told FOX News' Geraldo Rivera in an exclusive interview.

This is a quote of an article on Foxnews.com.

Janice · 06-26-2005, 01:13 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,160699,00.html

Aruba Suspects in Court

Sunday, June 26, 2005

ORANJESTAD, Aruba — The suspects being held in the disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway were scheduled to appear in Aruban court Sunday, as questions mounted over the arrest of the Dutch teen's father and as volunteers scoured the island.

The five suspects had been scheduled to appear before a judge Saturday to determine if there was enough evidence to keep them in custody, but the hearing was delayed until Sunday because the judge missed his flight to Aruba from nearbyCuracao.

Holloway, who reportedly spent time with some of the suspects on the night she vanished, has not been seen in nearly a month.

The father of the Dutch teen suspect was taken into custody in order to make his son talk, Aruba's justice minister said Saturday.

“I think they’re trying to put some acts of pressure on the son,” Justice Minister Rudy Croes told FOX News' Geraldo Rivera in an exclusive interview.

Croes said the detention of Paul van der Sloot — whose son Joran changed the story he told police about the night of Natalee's disappearance — could be key to solving the case.

"Any moment, we can have the solution," Croes said. "I don't think [Joran], if he really participated in the disappearance of this lady, I don't think he can hold out for so long knowing his father is detained."

Croes said Joran and two other suspects, Deepak and Satish Kalpoe, were surveilled electronically after being released following an initial round of questioning. He implied that information picked up by such surveillance led to their second detention.

"That's why, after a certain moment, they were seized," said Croes.

Meanwhile, a volunteer group from Texas arrived on the island to search for Natalee, who disappeared during a vacation on Aruba nearly four weeks ago.

The 24 volunteers, who include eight divers, arrived late Friday in the Dutch protectorate, bringing four dogs and sonar equipment with them. Tim Miller, director of Texas EquuSearch (search), said his team started looking for Natalee on Saturday morning.

"We are holding out hope that Natalee is alive, but we know the odds are against us," said Miller, adding that the group would remain in Aruba until it finds her.

Efforts in the United States included a concert featuring Kid Rock that raised $25,000 for the search underway in Aruba.

The 18-year-old Alabama student disappeared May 30, the last day of a five-day high school graduation trip with 124 other students. Her passport and packed suitcase were found in her hotel room. Police say they have thoroughly searched the island, assisted by residents and Dutch Marines (search).

Five men have been arrested in Holloway's disappearance, but no one has been charged. In addition to the van der Sloots and the Kalpoes, Steve Gregory Croes, a 26-year-old party boat DJ, has been detained. The suspect is apparently unrelated to the justice minister.

In an anecdote that illustrated the insular world of Aruba, Justice Minister Croes said Paul van der Sloot had recently visited him in his office after failing to become a judge, apparently seeking a position in Croes' department. Van der Sloot had also taught the justice minister's daughter.

Aruban authorities have received criticism for their handling of the case. But Jug Twitty, Natalee's stepfather, told FOX News Saturday evening he believed investigators were now making progress.

"I think they are on the right track," he said. "They’re putting the heat on [the suspects]."

As for the effort to find Natalee, media attention on the case has inspired many to take an interest in the search.

Miller said athletes in the United States had approached him about helping, but declined to say who they were or how they might participate.

Miller, who arrived ahead of his team, met with authorities Thursday to check where they had searched and plot new sites.

His first contact with police Superintendent Jan van der Straaten (search) was "tense," but the two came to an agreement, he said, declining to elaborate.

Miller also would not say where the search would begin.

"If we find something that is evidence, we certainly don't want your cameras on it," Miller told reporters late Friday. He said the team would ask Arubans to help in the search within a few days.

Five men have been arrested in Holloway's disappearance, but no one has been charged. They include a Dutch teen and his father, who is a judge in training on the island.

Miller, whose team is based in Dickinson, Texas, said some of Holloway's relatives asked his group to undertake the search. He said his team might be successful because "we have the resources and equipment that hasn't been used in the ground or water."

FOX News' Geraldo Rivera, Jared Goldman and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	The father of the Dutch teen suspect was taken into custody in order to make his son talk, Aruba's justice minister said Saturday. “I think they’re trying to put some acts of pressure on the son,” Justice Minister Rudy Croes told FOX News' Geraldo Rivera in an exclusive interview. This is a quote of an article on Foxnews.com.
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,160699,00.html Aruba Suspects in Court Sunday, June 26, 2005 ORANJESTAD, Aruba — The suspects being held in the disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway were scheduled to appear in Aruban court Sunday, as questions mounted over the arrest of the Dutch teen's father and as volunteers scoured the island. The five suspects had been scheduled to appear before a judge Saturday to determine if there was enough evidence to keep them in custody, but the hearing was delayed until Sunday because the judge missed his flight to Aruba from nearbyCuracao. Holloway, who reportedly spent time with some of the suspects on the night she vanished, has not been seen in nearly a month. The father of the Dutch teen suspect was taken into custody in order to make his son talk, Aruba's justice minister said Saturday. “I think they’re trying to put some acts of pressure on the son,” Justice Minister Rudy Croes told FOX News' Geraldo Rivera in an exclusive interview. Croes said the detention of Paul van der Sloot — whose son Joran changed the story he told police about the night of Natalee's disappearance — could be key to solving the case. "Any moment, we can have the solution," Croes said. "I don't think [Joran], if he really participated in the disappearance of this lady, I don't think he can hold out for so long knowing his father is detained." Croes said Joran and two other suspects, Deepak and Satish Kalpoe, were surveilled electronically after being released following an initial round of questioning. He implied that information picked up by such surveillance led to their second detention. "That's why, after a certain moment, they were seized," said Croes. Meanwhile, a volunteer group from Texas arrived on the island to search for Natalee, who disappeared during a vacation on Aruba nearly four weeks ago. The 24 volunteers, who include eight divers, arrived late Friday in the Dutch protectorate, bringing four dogs and sonar equipment with them. Tim Miller, director of Texas EquuSearch (search), said his team started looking for Natalee on Saturday morning. "We are holding out hope that Natalee is alive, but we know the odds are against us," said Miller, adding that the group would remain in Aruba until it finds her. Efforts in the United States included a concert featuring Kid Rock that raised $25,000 for the search underway in Aruba. The 18-year-old Alabama student disappeared May 30, the last day of a five-day high school graduation trip with 124 other students. Her passport and packed suitcase were found in her hotel room. Police say they have thoroughly searched the island, assisted by residents and Dutch Marines (search). Five men have been arrested in Holloway's disappearance, but no one has been charged. In addition to the van der Sloots and the Kalpoes, Steve Gregory Croes, a 26-year-old party boat DJ, has been detained. The suspect is apparently unrelated to the justice minister. In an anecdote that illustrated the insular world of Aruba, Justice Minister Croes said Paul van der Sloot had recently visited him in his office after failing to become a judge, apparently seeking a position in Croes' department. Van der Sloot had also taught the justice minister's daughter. Aruban authorities have received criticism for their handling of the case. But Jug Twitty, Natalee's stepfather, told FOX News Saturday evening he believed investigators were now making progress. "I think they are on the right track," he said. "They’re putting the heat on [the suspects]." As for the effort to find Natalee, media attention on the case has inspired many to take an interest in the search. Miller said athletes in the United States had approached him about helping, but declined to say who they were or how they might participate. Miller, who arrived ahead of his team, met with authorities Thursday to check where they had searched and plot new sites. His first contact with police Superintendent Jan van der Straaten (search) was "tense," but the two came to an agreement, he said, declining to elaborate. Miller also would not say where the search would begin. "If we find something that is evidence, we certainly don't want your cameras on it," Miller told reporters late Friday. He said the team would ask Arubans to help in the search within a few days. Five men have been arrested in Holloway's disappearance, but no one has been charged. They include a Dutch teen and his father, who is a judge in training on the island. Miller, whose team is based in Dickinson, Texas, said some of Holloway's relatives asked his group to undertake the search. He said his team might be successful because "we have the resources and equipment that hasn't been used in the ground or water." FOX News' Geraldo Rivera, Jared Goldman and The Associated Press contributed to this report.