This came in from Dutch blog Hasibokus ... I have not been able to confirm.
Diario is reporting that they learned through various reliable sources that the Natalee Holloway case is (almost) solved. Diario reported today that around midnight the police closed of the pond that was being drained in the vicinity of Aruba Racquet Club. Immediately after that the local police and FBI went to the site with special equipment to conduct a thorough investigation. It is believed that the remains of Natalee Holloway have been found in the pond. Diario has approached the local authorities to get a statement from them regarding the finding of the body. The police officers got nervous and wouldn’t go into details.
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Aruba is the same time as US Eastern Standard Time.
Posted by: k8 | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:00 PM
Snoopy?
Leaking from who? Is it on Aruba radio?
Didn't the Aruba mouthpiece Trappenberg just say he doens't think Natalee's body will be found there?
This feels like just an overstatement of what Diario really wrote and another RUMOR that should not have been posted until confirmed.
Posted by: LetsHelp | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:03 PM
"It is believed that the remains of Natalee Holloway have been found in the pond."
This isn't stated anywhere in the Diario. The rest of the translation is correct.
Posted by: Disappointed Arubian | July 28, 2005 11:56 AM
Diario didn't say anything about a body.
Posted by: Disappointed Arubian | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:05 PM
Island source:
* Confirmation...news leaking that NH body has been recovered.
What Island Source? Any one know of what activity going on at pond?
Posted by: debbie | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:05 PM
I think Tim Miller said they previously searched it with dogs.
He said that they kind of got a "hit" but could not zero in because of the wind.
It is possible Natalee's body was there all along and was missed.
Posted by: JusticeforNatalee | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:05 PM
If you believe what Ruben T. says then why would they even bother draining it?
Posted by: RJ | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:08 PM
jenndee & dolores:
Thank you for the correction.. I mean it seems odd that it has been a front page from day one and now nothing. that's all.
Posted by: AEC0115 | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:08 PM
michele in bham,
I am afraid God has not wiped away my tears.
Posted by: DennisAOK | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:08 PM
I bet the Kalpoe brothers and Joran are sweating their nuts off right now.
Posted by: ACB | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:09 PM
Hard to believe that 3 barley 18 year old would not break down and talk after all this time..
Posted by: Sassy | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:11 PM
The title: NOTICIA DI ULTIMO ORA...CASO SOLUCIONA? Natalee dera den Saliña?
Translates into:
Breaking News…..Case Solved?.....Natalee buried in pond?
Posted by: Hasibokos.com | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:11 PM
So sad.
Posted by: Shari | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:11 PM
Hard to believe that 3 barley 18 year old would not break down and talk after all this time..
Posted by: Sassy | July 28, 2005 12:11 PM
I was wondering the same all this time.
Posted by: Disappointed Arubian | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:12 PM
Hard to believe that 3 barley 18 year old would not break down and talk after all this time..
it's not hard to believe when they were instructed by Papa VDS. he knows the drill and gave them clear instructions. Deepak was quoted saying, "Joran, you need to say nothing"
Posted by: barneyfife | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:14 PM
If that guy Ruben is the guy that was on the all news channels in the beginning when all this broke loose, I tend to believe he may as well be part of the cover-up. He always seemed to be overly defensive of Aruba and the Aruban police, etc.....
I take his word as a grain of salt.
Posted by: Kap | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:16 PM
I trust that this fraud Tim Miller will refund whatever donations his grubby little hands clenched to, as well as reimburse everyone for monies wasted on his riduclous efforts. What a complete loser. By ridiculous process of elimination by gang of frauds, they missed the body and this could have been solved long ago. Throw this fraud in jail.
Posted by: Stephen K Holstein | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:16 PM
I thought Tim Miller was denied access to this pond previously? Why call him a fraud? He is trying his best to be helpful to the family, he lost his daughter also, I don't think he is a fraud.
Posted by: debbie | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:18 PM
Stephen:
That was uncalled for about Miller...
Posted by: jullzs | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:19 PM
Holstein, those are the most idiotic, meanspirited comments ever written here. Tim Miller could only search where they were allowed to search by the Aruban LE. Texas Eq was told that this pond could not be drained. Miller has more integrity in his pinkie than you probably have in your entire body.
Posted by: AnnaMaria | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:19 PM
Stephan
You do not know Tim Miller. I do and you should eat your words. Do a little research on him and his team and tell me if you feel the same. There are many parents and relatives who will be forever grateful to him. Until then, open mouth insert foot.
Posted by: RJ | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:20 PM
They aren't saying anything on FOX. Is this true?? Oh my God!!!
Posted by: Ria | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:20 PM
Stephen K. Holstein...I've followed this blog since shortly after Natalee vanished. I've not felt the need to post up until this point. You my friend, are an ass. I happen to live in the Houston area and know the kind of work that Tim Miller has done. I certainly hope that a day doesn't come where you will need Tim's and his teams services.
Posted by: sistergoldenhair | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:21 PM
i don't think you can really call Mr Miller a fraud. Perhaps he could have done better, but i think he is doing more to help the Holloway/Twitty family than 95% of the people posting on this blog (including myself and you)
Posted by: gwb | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:21 PM
I think that the pond may have been mostly dry, and it sounds like it may have had some mud and moisture. The pond filled later.
Thus, the stories about muddy shoes. If you buried something in the muddy part, it would probably be hard to tell after some time that the mud was disturbed, especially after the hurricane. TES came much later.
Posted by: iwabwu | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:21 PM
Looks like the Aruban powers realized that this story was not going away and that their tourism will be forever damaged by their attempted cover-up.
So, voila....bring in a witness and the body is miraculously found. I ain't buying what they are selling.
Now, the next step will be the three stooges stating that she fell, hit her head, and died on her own. They got scared and buried her. They will say how stupid they were...but it was all an accident. Yeah right.
But, the Aruban powers will accept this explanation. The three stooges will walk free. Despite lying, despite setting up two poor black guys, despite never stepping up and doing the right thing.
All I can say is not only should the 3 stooges rot...but Papa VDS should do some time for his involvement.
Peace to all.......
Posted by: minnesota dad | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:22 PM
Remember, the news media will NOT report the body being found until the entire Family has been notified so they don't have to hear it on the news. That will take time!!!
Posted by: Kman1444 | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:22 PM
oh NO they won't walk free! beth holloway-twitty will MAKE SURE of that!!!
Posted by: Ria | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:24 PM
Baloney! He was not denied access to anything! He has now been claiming that his informant pointed to the pond weeks ago, why did he not take his super mutts and sniff the water. The drunkard is a fool. He has wasted everyone's money and time, including mine. I demand a refund and will contact the IRS to probe his books. Filthy charlatan!
Posted by: Stephen K Holstein | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:24 PM
Stephen:
I think your anger is missplaced. Why blame Tim Miller? Just because he couldn't get a true "hit" due to wind (yes, nature does sometimes interfere) and it wasn't in his power to drain the pond himself (just as it wasn't in his power to check anything on the Kalpoe or VDS property) doesn't make him the culprit for not being able to find Natalie.
Posted by: jbt | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:24 PM
Thank you Dan.
My thoughts and prayers are with Beth and
family.
Posted by: millie | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:24 PM
Is this for real, or just another rumor? Anyone able to verify this?
Posted by: debbie | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:25 PM
Stephan-
On one of the cable shows last night, Tim Miller stated that he was only ALLOWED to search 40 percent of the pond AND he WAS NOT given permission to drain it. Why would that be? HMMM! Shall we shift the blame, maybe just a little bit?
Posted by: Hera | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:25 PM
holding my breath, but I do believe that this is it.
Michelleinbham, thankyou, good verse to post.
Posted by: iremember | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:25 PM
way to go stephen... you are my hero. thanks for all you have done to help solve this case.
Posted by: gwb | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:25 PM
Could the person who denied Tim Miller permission to search, be the same person who is no longer on the case? Namely Joran's godfather?
Posted by: Shari | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:26 PM
Stephen Holstein - you obviously don't know a thing about Tim Miller or his NON PROFIT organization maybe you should check it out...
http://www.texasequusearch.org/
Posted by: kiminfl | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:26 PM
What is your problem with Mr. Miller, did your mama not teach you "if you don't have anything nice to say, not to say it"! Shame on you!
Posted by: debbie | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:27 PM
skh,
shut up. tim miller was trying...what the hell did you do? perhaps you should be upset with Joran and Deepak instead of the volunteer search team. my goodness
Posted by: barneyfife | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:27 PM
Tim Miller is worth his weight in gold, that is if he ever charged. Remember IDIOT Mr. Miller and the others are volunteers, let me translate, he doesn't charge for the searches. IDIOT
Posted by: Justice4All | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:27 PM
A drunkard! How would you know. I can not stand people who speak before thinking. Read for Gods sake! Why do you think he came back and poof! the pond is searched? You think that is a coincidence? I think Not!
Posted by: RJ | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:27 PM
Please no slamming right now folks. This isn't the time.
I'm switching between FOX and MSNBC and so far nothing.
Arubans are you seeing anything?
Posted by: FloridaPatty | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:28 PM
Didn't see Stephen's name on the list of donors.
http://www.texasequusearch.org/NataleeHollowaySupport.html
Posted by: ACB | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:29 PM
"I mean, where do you put your energy after all that time if your goal, your focus, is completed? I pray for Natalie, her family, but especially for Beth."
Posted by: jbt | July 28, 2005 11:59 AM
After everything is over (trial, etc.), Beth might need to make some good come of this tragedy (the way John Walsh did) so that Natalee didn't die in vain.
For example, Beth might help parents find missing children.
I'm sure she also needs to rest.
Posted by: Justice for Natalee | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:29 PM
Stephen, if you thought he was such charlatan and that he was taking donations under false pretenses, then why on earth would you donate to Texas Equusearch to begin with? Seems like someone is a fool and I know it's not Tim Miller.
Posted by: sistergoldenhair | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:29 PM
I'm staying on FOX because at 4 AM this morning they were reporting that Greta was back down in Aruba.
Posted by: FloridaPatty | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:30 PM
this is weird! NOTHING even talked about this case whatsoever on FOX. that's not normal! no updates about the pond, nothing... something is UP!!!
Posted by: Ria | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:30 PM
Stephen - Reimbursements should be made by the Aruban LE who stalled the collection of evidence and sent Miller on wild goose chases. Why are you so bitter against a person of goodwill? I pity you if you have become so hardened that you can no longer see the good in people.
Posted by: tideroller | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:30 PM
Stephen:
go away... Yack on a different blog that doesn't support all these efforts... Mistakes will/have been made and there is SO much to the story... Miller is at the very bottom of the list for mistakes/fraud... if he's even near the list (I don't feel he is) you're not worth the comments any more... good bye!
Posted by: jullzs | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:30 PM
Dan, what do you know? What are your connections saying in Aruba? Help us out here kiddo!!!!
Posted by: Ria | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:32 PM
Guys!!!! Ignor Stephen and he'll go away!!!!!!!
Posted by: deb | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:33 PM