Elgin Zeppenfeldt, an attorney for Satish Kalpoe, accused Beth Holloway Twitty of making "prejudicial, inflammatory, libelous and totally outrageous" statements.
"She called our client, Mr. Satish Kalpoe, a 'criminal,' 'involved in a violent crime against my daughter' and who is 'allowed to walk freely among the tourists and citizens,' " Zeppenfeldt said in a statement issued Wednesday afternoon.
Well, it's a good thing that the family of Natalee Holloway has a lawyer of their own to respond.
Asked whether there would be an apology for Twitty's comments, attorney Vinda de Sousa told CNN: "I plan to speak with the family tomorrow, and that could be one of the options I might suggest."
Posturing like the above from the Kalpoe attorney is starting to work on my last objective nerve and my advice for Ms. Holloway would likely not be as judicious.
Funny, I see no comment from the lawyer for Deepak Kalpoe - I wonder if his client is feeling a just a bit more guilty.
As regards Satish, isn't it at least fair to conclude that, based upon what we do know ... he is a conniving liar that manufactured a story thereby obstructing, in the prosecutor's words, a murder investigation?
If I'm not mistaken we have a word for that in the United States .... it's criminal. I'd be interested in knowing the exact nature of the grounds for any lawsuit on behalf of this conniving, lying alleged criminal by American judicial standards, otherwise identified here as the still suspect, Satish Kalpoe.
Zeppenfeldt said his client also resents Twitty's insinuation that he might leave the country, and "resents her plea to other nations not to give him a safe haven, as he does not intend to leave the island."
Twitty, the attorney said, has "publicly acted as judge, jury and executioner."
Executioner? Hmmm. Let me look that up.
Good heavens, Ms. Twitty better call an attorney ... I think someone just went on record with CNN caling her a murderer!
Yes ... let's send in the lawyers. But, please, spare us anymore clowns ... they're already here.
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another example of how the dutch operate
http://www.essentialaction.org/shell/rapsheet.html
Posted by: bobup | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 08:53 AM
Open Minded stated:
"Why arent you pissed at the FBI for letting registered sex offenders free in the USA!!!!!!"
Asinine. The FBI did-not and could not release any sex offenders. The judicial system, judges, make those "decisions." If you refer to Duncan, he was released by the court on $15,000.00.
Open Minded? I think not. "TROLL" Bug Off!
Posted by: tracker | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 08:55 AM
johnson - you don't know if they don't have evidence! In fact, Jug Twitty said last night that is some DNA being tested and the results of those tests have not been completed. Seems to me that qualifies as evidence. Also, the Twitty's said there are some text messaging and phone records b/n the Kalpoes and Joran on that night but couldn't get into it any further. Seems like evidence to me, maybe not forensic but evidence nontheless.
Face it twit, Joran killed her, get over it!
Posted by: Kap | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:09 AM
Why is not evidence that these three are involved in Natalee's disappearance?
Witnesses saw he get in the car with these three and never seen again. After this witnessed action, there is nothing but lies, deception and cover up. These actions of lies, deception and cover up are evidence, are they not?
Posted by: homcarern | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:11 AM
Does anyone know what happened to Shango? Do you find it funny that Shango stopped posting when scared monkeys stopped "comments" page? I personally think it might have been M Croes person that was seen protesting at the court house when the brothers were released.
Posted by: Scared too | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:19 AM
I think BHT should apologize to those (2) little pricks - as soon as the island of Aruba apologizes for letting all (3)pimps go for (10) additional days (after questioning) to get rid of the evidence. Call them what they are - (2) lying little pricks. I believe that's defined as obstruction of justice where I come from. Oh, I forgot, that's not the way they do things in Aruba. Whatever...
Let me exercise my 1st ammendment right and insert a middle finger icon here.
Keep the heat on em', BHT. You have an entire country on your side.
Posted by: sol rosenberg | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:23 AM
Dear Dan,
You chose to continue with this website to let this emotion roller coaster continue.
Allow me to add my two cents.
To Beth & Jug Holloway
Who’s the chicken now?
You have stated over an over especially to the US media that you don’t trust the Aruban legal system and that you prefer that the FBI take over the investigation in Aruba. (That action would be unlawful, but you choose to name Aruba being un co-operative). As you know the police everywhere in the world and also in your country also investigate the immediate family of a crime victim and it is a fact that such an investigation can be very tough. Therefore we do not understand why recently you refused to answer specific questions regarding Natalee. If you have nothing to hide why not answer such a very normal question or do you consider yourself above the law? We wonder if you would have the same attitude in your country? You were quick to call Mr. VDS a chicken, but in reality who’s the chicken now?
We will not be bought.
You also TREATENED our court in case they would release one or more suspects that police have in custody at the moment. The Aruban people take offense to this intimidation of the Arubian / Dutch judge especially as there is absolutely no ground therefore. Would you dare threaten a US judge in an ongoing case or don’t you think you would be jailed for contempt of court? The court’s task is not to please you or to accept you intimidation! Justice in this country is NOT FOR SALE!
Extortion at its finest.
The Twitty’s have made a request to the Dutch ambassador in Washington to pressure Holland to donate $200,000,00! How dare you ask the government you so much despise for their rules and regulation, and let’s not forget COVERUP of criminals for 200 grand? I think you have had a Pina Colada too many Beth & Jug. We will not give you money to keep slandering our name all over the world. You have taken advantage of a people who went beyond the call of duty to help you, a government who has done all within his power to aid you, a police force who despite your unjust and unfair comments continues to work hard at this case. Shame on you Beth, and shame on Jug.
We will take responsibility.
If the court finds anyone guilty or innocent we will respect that. We will not allow you to call the Kaploe brothers criminals. They live on Aruba and will be protected within the law by us. They have been cleared and you and your Media circus should leave them alone. If however you chose to continue I would suggest to brace yourself.
We know for a fact that you have been lying to the media about your first encounter with VDS that just presented itself.(You told Greta to take her to VDS’ house)
We know for a fact that you are already getting into gear for a book deal.
We know for a fact that Jug Twitty sells guns and that kidnapping for guns is a very real possibility you don’t want to pursue.
We know that you have made it clear that you don’t want any of the chaperones in the picture.(kind of odd if you really want to find your daughter)
We know you went to Alto Vista Church in the middle of the night to meet with another car at the very beginning (while kissing and laughing in the back of the cab)
We know that there is insurance money to be collected.
We know that Jug refused to co-operate with the investigators.
We know that you have been gambling in the casino.
We know that something smells fishy and it isn’t the fish!
Posted by: chaser | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:33 AM
"criminal by American judicial standards,"
Yes, and herein lies the point.
The "crime" (if indeed there was one) occurred on ARUBAN soil. That's right -- ARUBAN soil. Not U.S. soil. That means that the investigation is under Aruban jurisdiction, so the H-Ts have to deal with Aruban authorities. It ALSO means that according to Aruban law, which trumps what Ms. H-T wishes, at this point the Kalpoe brothers are NOT CRIMINALS.
All the whining, stamping of feet, and irrational, tearful press conferences will NOT CHANGE those facts. As I've said before, one should consider the possibility of something happening and what kind of system you may find yourself dealing with BEFORE sending your kid(s) into another country!!
Ramifications of poor decisions are hell, aren't they?
Posted by: Lurker | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:35 AM
"The criminal aspect lies in the lying that they did 'obstructing justice'. So Beth Holloway is right, they commited a crime by lying and somehow they are linked to whatever happened to her daughter although they may not have actually committed the violent crime."
Rabroy, The problem is that she SPECIFICALLY stated that they WERE involved in a "violent crime" against her daughter.
Posted by: Lurker | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:46 AM
Saddam Hussein had this same attitude, now you see pictures of him in his underwear
Posted by: Eyeforaneye | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:51 AM
Chaser -
If you don't like the way Dan writes, maybe you can go see Deepak/Satish at the internet cafe and start your own site. I could carve up your post like a thanksgiving turkey.
"Justice in this country is NOT FOR SALE!"
It unfortunate, because that's all BHT is after - many would donate if she could get some justice on your tiny island.
" We will not be bought. Extortion at its finest." Oh really, I think the way Paulus orchestrated this crime makes your statement incorrect. Frame the black guys, coach the kids...Corruption is corruption - call it whatever you want.
"We know for a fact that Jug Twitty sells guns..." I hope he packed one...to use in Aruba because your "Barney Fife" method of justice isn't working. Maybe the (3) little liars need some persuasion.
I would love to see how you react if the shoe were on the other foot and it was your daughter that was missing. BHT has been getting the run-around for far too long IMO.
Now run along and play...
Posted by: sol rosenberg | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:53 AM
You lie you are a criminal huh? Just like that?
1. The Chaparone said the FBI gave them a Gag order...LIE! Bill O Reilly exposes this lie.
2. Bush/Rice/Powell swore up and down that there was WMD and deadly gases in Iraq...All Lies..
If you believe this logic is true then the above mentioned small example should all go to Jail.
Posted by: Hypocrits | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:54 AM
kidnapping is a violent crime and since BH was last seen leaving in a car with the 3 suspects she was kidnapped in Aruba-
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3 : guilty of crime; also : of or befitting a criminal
Posted by: gab | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:54 AM
Ms Twitty's original intent was to speak post court hearing, but delayed it until the following day to "re-group". A better statement would have been -
I have severe misgivings about the wisdom of releasing the Kalpoe suspects in the disappearance of my daughter. Without criminal charges filed and without a complete understanding of evidence and facts gathered, it is hard to know if the judge's decision was fair or wise.
This much is verified. They lied to police about the last known moments and movements of my much loved daughter, whom I have not seen in 36 days.
I understand there are fundamental procedural differences between the American system and the Aruban systems and respect those differences, which in some ways favor investigators in a search for answers.
I fear, however, that the brothers' release was premature and ask that some effort be made to ensure these men remain in Aruba or the Netherlands, pending a resolution of this case.
I am a mother of a missing child. She came here to enjoy the wonderful Aruban hospitality, the sights, the nightlife. But while everyone else returned home to their summer jobs, their friends and families and their college preparations, my daughter, Natalee has not. I want and need answers. No parent would ask or expect anything less.
Thank you to all who have shown compassion during this terrible time.
Same information, same concerns, but the tone makes all the difference. A lawyer should not have allowed Ms Twitty to make even a borderline inflammatory statement. That's what they are paid to do.
Posted by: Berry | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:55 AM
Remember the announcement from Aruba that Natalee was dead and that they had found her body? Was this a miscommunication or fact?
Maybe they are all in the coverup!
Posted by: MominTN | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:57 AM
reported on Greta's Fox news, she is returning to the US today-
Posted by: gab | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:59 AM
Hypocrits - Bill Reilly is a lie. His "news" program is analogous to eating at Denny's.
Posted by: Mike 1 | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:01 AM
How can we continue to help the Holloway family?
To whom should we write letters?
Posted by: concernedparent | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:02 AM
My oh my, This just keeps getting more insane by the day! I can't believe that anyone would have the nerve to say that BHT should apologize for anything, especially to two of the liars that were last seen with her daughter! Maybe Beth really hit the truth with her statement and that is why the freaky Kalpoe brothers are so pissed off. I am at the end of my rope with this situation and I think I will write to every congressman, governor, etc to keep some help for this poor family. I have already sent emails to Pres. Bush and the Senators from Alabama. Everyone needs to get on these people and get some help for this tortured family. I have never heard of a case that has been so screwed up from the beginning with lies and stories changing from one day to another! What about the three losers saying they had sex with her before? What about their first story of dropping her at the HOliday Inn? what about trying to frame the two black guys for their CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR? ( and yes, I did say criminal, wanna try to sue me too???) I could go on and on but the points have already been made by many other intelligent people on this board. and you know, it only takes a degree of intelligence to figure out that all three are guilty. They are lied from the beginning and will continue to do so. I think BHT should try to sue them if anything for hindering this case. I am so fired up with the way this family is being treated and the cover ups and lies going on down in Keystone Town Aruba that I will never go back!
Do you hear that ARuba???? My money will be spent somewhere that doesn't protest against and threaten to sue a poor woman who has a daughter missing for over a month now!!! There are many many other beautiful places to go and I am not the only one to say they won't go back. Many of my friends and family feel the same way. Natalee is an American citizen and treat her and her family bad, you treat us all bad, in my opinion. and guess what?? we are the ones with the most money to spend in Aruba. So remember that ARuba, during your protests. While you are at it, maybe you should protest to kick the asses of the three liars off of the island instead of telling BHT to go home, when she is trying to find her daughter that went missing on YOUR island. What a bunch of dumb losers!
Posted by: Nicolle | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:03 AM
Big Paulus,
No attorney in their RIGHT MIND would advise a Kalpoe brother to sit down for a "chat" w/ Jug Twitty! Jug is showing his ignorance and/or disdain for the law by making the statement, and you are showing yours by quoting him.
Posted by: Lurker | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:04 AM
thank you gab
Innocent people don't lie. That is what I have found. Lie on top of lie on top of lie is what has happened. The girl is missing and they know why. These people are guilty of something and all of your "high dollar" rhetoric simple rationalizes why an "innocent" person would lie.
Posted by: mc | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:04 AM
Gab, who is returning, Greta?
Posted by: Big Pappy | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:04 AM
Well, yesterday 200 people protested a mother who (in all likelyhood) has lost her child with signs that read "respect Dutch law or go home". Today she is threatened with litigation. What a friendly island.
Posted by: Mike 1 | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:07 AM
Heading Home
Thursday, July 07, 2005
By Greta Van Susteren
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. Obviously the terrorism in London is the reason. I am not sure where I am headed, what city I can get to in the United States, what flights are available, etc., but we are leaving Aruba (that is all I know at this moment.)
Posted by: gab | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:10 AM
That's it. Once Fox pulls out, the Holloway's have lost their power and bargaining chip. I think the Holloway family will have to leave without Natalee. If not, they will have to move there.
Posted by: DFW Guy | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:12 AM
Not surprising, huge news and Greta is needed there I'm sure.
Posted by: Big Pappy | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:13 AM
Greta will not let this go away- the world demands answers- keep the faith it will happen!!
maybe those Dutch F-16's are there for something else- hmmmm.............
Posted by: gab | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:15 AM
Nicole, you are entitled to calling us a bunch of dumb losers. But you know what? Every story has a flip side. While you are condemning all of the people in Aruba when you call us all a bunch of dumb losers, many of us dumb losers have been out there from day one supporting the Holloways in their search for their missing daughter. But what are we getting? Uninformed people judging us and calling is names... Is it so strange then that at a certain point we start biting back?
I don't want BH to go home without her daughter, for we ALL want this crime solved. Because we care, and we Arubans are deeply hurt that this horrible event has happened on our beautiful island. We are deeply hurt that NH and her family will not be able to remember us as one happy island. We are a proud people and we care. It's people like you, generalizing and calling us all dumb losers that make us start to bite back.
If the Kalpoe lawyer made a statement concerning the words of BH, that is HIS problem. I, as an Aruban have alot of understanding for BH and forgive her her words if they later show not to be based upon reality. Because the lady is very hurt.
But so are we, Arubans... We are living the same nightmare people... and in stead of our community getting some respect and support we are being namecalled, bashed... I don't think that is very fair.
Posted by: dolores | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:16 AM
any news on the deep water divers ?
Posted by: bobup | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:16 AM
Not sure if Nick is still here, but if he is I would like him to ponder this for a secdond- What the Hell do you know? Defamation my eye. You don't have enough details to make that claim. Or do you? Don't be a coward. Why hide your identity? The only way your statement would even fly is if you were invoved in this case. You have not seen the evidence have you? Why would the proscecutor try for an appeal if she did not believe he was a criminal? This negativity against the Twittys is unfounded an yes UNJUST-something Aruba seems to know alot about-
Posted by: Rachel | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:17 AM
Another word about the Dutch law...
It is not an offence to lie to police if you are a suspect, it is considered an allowed tactic by the suspected person to defend him/herself. This seems logical to me, but that's my opinion. The lies can be used in court, but the lies itself are no crime, nor is obstruction of justice where one is the suspect. So in that respect, the Kalpoe Bros can not be considered criminals by law.
As far as BHT is concerned, she has accused the Kalpoe bros publicly and under dutch law the Kaloes can start a civil case and win it due to damages, unless BHT can prove they were guilty (which seems very unlikely to me at this point, otherwise the judge would have helt them).
Under "normal" circumstances the victim or the family of the victim should not even know the name of suspects in a criminal case to avoid problems like this. However, in this case the names leaked and the US press was all too happy to publish the names (you will find only the initials in Dutch and Aruban publication about suspects being caught, the same applies to victims, only if they themselves choose to go to the press their names will be published).
Like it or not but such is the law and one has to respect the law of the country one's in! If not: face te consequences.
For all clearity, I don't want to start any discussion about which law is "better" or "worse", both systems (US and Dutch) have their pro and cons.
Posted by: gemebwai | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:17 AM
"kidnapping is a violent crime and since BH was last seen leaving in a car with the 3 suspects she was kidnapped in Aruba-"
WOW!!! So everytime I WILLINGLY get into a car I'm a KIDNAPPING VICTIM?????
According to your "logic," I've been kidnapped every day of my life!!!
Do you morons even THINK before hitting the post button?
Oh, and are you saying BH was "kidnapped?" LOL
Posted by: Lurker | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:19 AM
LE even might consider obstruction of justice on part of the family (if they want to play hardball). They arrived in force in front of the house in the middle of the night in a very threatening way. This reaks of self-justice early on.
Posted by: blacklable | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:20 AM
when are you aruban's going to take control of your country, do you see the dutch as God's or are you just spineless
Posted by: bobup | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:21 AM
"kidnapping is a violent crime and since BH was last seen leaving in a car with the 3 suspects she was kidnapped in Aruba-"
WOW!!! So everytime I WILLINGLY get into a car I'm a KIDNAPPING VICTIM?????
According to your "logic," I've been kidnapped every day of my life!!!
Do you morons even THINK before hitting the post button?
Oh, and are you saying BH was "kidnapped?" LOL
Posted by: Lurker | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:22 AM
"kidnapping is a violent crime and since BH was last seen leaving in a car with the 3 suspects she was kidnapped in Aruba-"
WOW!!! So everytime I WILLINGLY get into a car I'm a KIDNAPPING VICTIM?????
According to your "logic," I've been kidnapped every day of my life!!!
Do you morons even THINK before hitting the post button?
Oh, and are you saying BH was "kidnapped?" LOL
Posted by: Lurker | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:23 AM
"This is a forum about a missing person, and not about American foreign policy. All arm-chair quaterbacks with hostility toward "Gitmo," please exit stage left.
Posted by: Louie | July 7, 2005 04:45 AM"
It is precisely Gitmo, and attitudes such as yours, that give America and we Americans a bad name. Why don't you take your own suggestion, since you find it viable to tell others what to do? Expect GITMO to bring down a whole helluva lot more damage in the future.
Posted by: Reader | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:24 AM
Dolores, I think most are not bashing the community, but the understandably obscure legal system.
Can you deny that by the Kalpoes fingering the security guards it did not hinder the investigation, possibly giving the boys time to cover up what had been done?
Do you truly believe they did not tamper with the investigation by doing this?
Do you really think that 10-day window was a correct move by the law enforcement?
Clear mistakes, not sure how you can ignore them. Again, mistakes, that could affect the outcome.
My Mom travels to Aruba 3x a year, next month will be her last visit to Carlos and Charlies. She is a mother, and a reasonable person, this all scares her way too much.
Aruba like many other islands has it's own feel, it's own beauty, also it's own problems, sadly this one will hurt and I feel sorry for the good aruban people for this.
Despite that, not hard to see that some kids seem to have free reign to do what they want by gambling, drinking, and hanging out with buddies looking like pimp gangstas in every picture that is taken. There is a problem there, yet most won't admit it. Will you?
Posted by: Big Pappy | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:27 AM
Blacklabel, I have something interesting to that respect. I talked to one of the police officers that were there that night (Yes, BHT went with police, so your argument was week, but wait...). Some mr. Croes, who ownes a cellphone rental company, stated publicly that JVDS told the Holliday Inn story at that time. According to the police official he did not, the 3 suspects came with that story about a day later as they were formally heard by police. What makes this mr. Croes? I find it much more likely the story was invented by the kids AFTER the (according to reports rather aggresive) visit by BHT to the VDS house on the 30th.
Posted by: gemebwai | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:30 AM
I don't think there can be much misunderstanding of Joran's and his father's positions where Natalee Holloway is concerned.
A 3AM phone connection to Beth Twitty's phone from Natalee's phone - 8 hours before she's notified from Aruba that her daughter is missing.
That first night they arrived in Aruba the Twittys were escorted by police to the vander Sloot house at 3 AM, when Paulus phoned his son to come home. Joran did, driven/accompanied by the elder Kalpoe brother. They were flatly told by Paulus to not say anything. This is only about 18 hours after Natalee had gone missing.
Joran and the 2 brothers are briefly arrested and already have the first lie set made up - before Natalee can have been listed as a missing person. Recall, it's been maybe 18 hours.
Joran's been badmouthing Natalee all day at school, his cover story, word had gotten back to Paul, who phoned Joran to shut up. Now, all this in the first 18-36 or less hours since Natalee went missing. "No corpse no case". Joran and the Kalpoe brothers are arrested briefly.
First lie set - frame 2 black security guards. Claim Natalee was sloppy drunk.
No forensics search will be made for 2-3 weeks. We have no idea how detailed this "search" may have been, according to modernday expectations and standards.
2nd lie Natalie fell getting out of the car. After refusing to get out of the car. "Something bad happened," according to one of the framed security guards, told him by a Kalpoe brother who didn't know he was speaking to one of the men he'd framed.
Joran's lies are said by Kalpoe to now number 14.
Did I get all this correct?
` ` ` ` ` ` ` `
Did Natalee die, OD'd, in the car's back seat before Joran was done raping her? Was she already chemically compromised when Joran got her into the Kalpoe car? Had Joran planned / expected she'd recover in time to leave with her group the next morning rather than remain to go through routines to file charges against him for rape?
Is Joran mainly or 50/50 being held at KIA to keep media and the Twittys from him?
Has Paul moved his family in with his buddy now renamed "King" for help keeping his wife's mouth shut (she wasn't home when Natalee went missing) as well as keeping media & Twittys away? Is Ms vander Sloot as naive as she appeared or is that an act? What has she learned/surmised now about Natalee? What do the younger children know? Does she realize now that her husband accompanied Joran drinking and gambling, that his/their lies and subterfuges make a new reality? Don't we wish we could know.
At any rate, IMO it is not the bereaved Twittys nor media nor FBI that Arubans need to be directing their anger and frustration toward. Their focus needs to be closer to home, where Natalee was last seen, and with whom she was last seen. IF they dare.
CAN they dare?
The new Aruban poor-little-me version we're beginning to see doesn't wash. Money = Power. "Follow the money" appears to be what some may be doing - and not in a positive way. If a democracy's power is (granted) of, by, and for the people, is this the voice Aruba wants to be known by, take it or leave it, but be sure to bring lots of US dollars for a happyhappy disneylandesque time?
Posted by: GrannyToad | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:31 AM
Dolores,
I have read so much about this case, looked at posts interpeting Shango codes, Speculation of this and that. When I see the boys and the father I just don't believe they killed Natalee, but yet, the boys lied and the father seems defensive. Still this could be explained as the boys felt guilty for not taking Natalee home as they should have and the father worried about the frenzy around his son.
What I would like to know is what the Arubans think happened. In any small community there tends to be a buzz of what the community in general thinks happened...and they are usually right. Any thoughts? And thank you in advance for your response.
Posted by: Orange | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:33 AM
Yesterday 200 Arubans protested Beth Holloway Twitty. Today she is being threatened with litigation. Is this anyway to treat a mother with a lost child? I think she has shown remarkable composure. If I had lost my babby girl it would not be pretty. Aruba shows it's true colors. Disapointed Aruban said yesterday that the Aruban tourist is paying for the Holloway - Twitty family stay AND that it was $11,428. Dissapointed Aruban HAD to point out that they WERE NOT OBLIGATED TO DO SO. Let's see $11,428. vs tourist dollars (>500 million dollars a year). lol. Seriously how can we organize a boycott of Aruba?
Posted by: Mike 1 | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:34 AM
The liars are guilty and I hope the whole system is exposed for it's obvious corruption.
Posted by: mc | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:35 AM
Folks please read this link...before you go off on some tangent, look into your own history, and see how you handled situations as high profile as this one.
http://www.pcgraffiti.com/PalatineNews4.htm
Posted by: Alibi | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:36 AM
GrannyToad, if a phonecall was made at 3AM from NH cellphone to the BHT house, how come the cellphone was present in the hotelroom?
Posted by: gemebwai | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:37 AM
bottom line- a young lady is missing, disappeared without a trace while in Aruba with the locals from this island, who have admitted being with her-
so Aruban authorities what's the deal, where is she and what happened?
Posted by: gab | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:37 AM
Aruban tourist industry is covering all of $11,428 of the family expenses
Posted by: Mike 1 | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:37 AM
what matters now is Aruba and Natalee- like it or not- she is missing after being on the island with 3 people from the area- folks, people don't just vanish or go missing everyday in Aruba, so get busy solve the case and give the world answers as to how a young lady vanishes from your island without a trace other than being with 3 locals who admitted to yes being with her!
Posted by: gab | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:43 AM
Lurker,
Only problem with your theory, is that you are still here. Natalee of course, well, she can post to this blogger can she??? You don't invent multiple cover stories if you don't have nothing to hide. You don't let your kid out at 3am gambling the night after the girl he was last seen with is missing. You don't call your police chief friend for "help" if you are innocent. You don't hush up your wife if you are family man.
Natalee is gone, and the last person seen with here is Juran. Juran got into trouble and called Daddy. Daddy took it from there.
Posted by: Skyboxx | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:45 AM
GrannyToad, if a phonecall was made at 3AM from NH cellphone to the BHT house, how come the cellphone was present in the hotelroom?
Posted by: gemebwai | July 7, 2005 10:37 AM
Is it? I don't know any more than what I've heard seen and read. You tell me. I honestly cannot say now that you asked that it was Natalee's phone or some other Aruban phone, from what I read.
Posted by: GrannyToad | Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 10:48 AM