Is Natalee Holloway Still Alive?

I've been getting bits of information on this topic for a week or two now. Though really there isn't much to say. However, Beth Twitty is apparently scheduled to be on the Dr. Phil Show on Thursday - possibly discussing a phone call in which she heard Natalee's voice.

Additionally, it is rumored that she will state that she may now believe as Dr. Phil does, that Natalee is still alive. It's unclear how that reconciles with previous statements from Natalee's Mother in which I thought she had accused the three suspects of murder. It's possible this is based on new information.

In additional to Beth Twitty, I believe Ty Ritter is also scheduled to be on:

Ty Ritter has been in the business of protection since his  service in the Marine Corps where he bodyguarded officers, politicians, dignitaries and couriers.

After completing his military service, Ty formed a company which privately contracted with the U.S. government to conduct high-risk special operations in foreign countries.

Ty began specializing in kidnap recovery and kidnap prevention. To date, Ty Ritter and his team have recovered thirty-two kidnap victims from countries all over the world. Over half of the victims were children taken by strangers and sold into sexual slavery.

I'm unfamiliar with Ty Ritter's background but did find one additional link for him at this time - a site apparently dealing with movie and television scripts in development based upon his life.

TV Bodyguard (hour drama) Based on True Incidents in the Life of Ty Ritter - A young bodyguard working for his mentor, a Las Vegas Syndicate boss, battles to stay alive and avoid the corruption that surrounds him during a turf war between The Syndicate and The Mob for control of the city.

And

Double-Edged Sword (action drama) Based on True Incidents in the Life of Ty Ritter A fomer Marine defies the Federal Government by rescuing children who have been kidnapped from the U.S. and sold into slavery overseas. He's been shot, stabbed and thrown into jail, but what gives him the most pain are the hardships that his wife and young daughter are forced to endure because of his drive to follow his calling.

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Comments

[Hemaworstje]

dead or alive, she's gotta stop being a attention you know the word, look at her media show , 90 % of all her broadcast was Fox.
says enough i think.

[Hemaworstje]

as is found dead or alive.

[richard]

Someone raised the issue of the horrible and disgusting recent case in Phoenix. And the two people involved (not the victim, who was 14) were 18 and 19, I believe. Isn't Joran 18? I forget.

Anyway, I don't see anything outlandish in the idea that the three scum abused Natalee on the beach before turning her over to someone else. I'm not sure that this is the most likely result, but certainly don't see it as impossible.

No wonder they can turn out differing stories ... their contact, who they know won't betray them, took Natalee away.

Remember, too, that Joran was hanging around this tourist group for a few days. Possibly as a "spotter"? He certainly had time to make arrangements ....

[Anne McClellan]

Beth, I think you are handling your family tragedy with dignity and grace and atthe same time you stay focused and determined .
I have lived in Va. but I was and reared in B'ham
(Edgewood) so I am quite familiar with Mountain Brook.
Everyone I know agrees with you about boycoting
Aruba . If this works , I believe the public will demand action .I am so sorry your family has to suffer like this .Why doesn't our government step in ? My family and friends are behind you all the way

[ustt]

I thought the charge was murder as regards the alleged blood in the car - not sure if it only came from her though. Too many charges flying around to keep track.

Posted by: Dan | Nov 14, 2005 9:59:25 PM

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i heard in the early days something about the prosecutor chose to pile on the highest charge because you can't add, but you can subtract----thus the "murder" charge.

and like the other poster, i have not heard Beth be the first to come forward with rape/murder description------but she came forward with it as i.e. Joran -->finger at Deepak with "I think he raped, killed, and buried Natalee".

Plus I think I remember one of the ALE stating it was his belief Natalee was "dead" from about June 10.

[Kimberly]

Has anyone ever lost a child before?? Beth is in pain - can she get a break?? Yes she has believed 100% that those boys Raped and maybe even killed her daughter but as new information becomes available her focus is likely to change.
Beth Twitty is not on trial here, she is a grieving mother - show some respect, for Natalee to have been sold into sexual slavery would be horrible and a nightmare - but @ least she would be alive. I pray that is the best of the worst, I have a child who is no longer among the living and I grieve for him every day. My prayers are with Beth, Natalee and the whole family - I say we all stop the judgemental, finger pointing and pray for a safe return and quick resolution to this nightmare.

[ze]

Scubajap
Leaving this message on many boards....you did say months ago that you would speak to Steve Croes about his "silly story"
Have not heard from you since...hey lie if you want, because, everyone else does

[adnrew johnston]

She's probably giving head to Osama Bin Laden right now, even as we speak.

[adnrew johnston]

She's probably giving head to Osama Bin Laden right now, even as we speak.

[anon]

I don't know if its true or not, but I was digging through the 'net and saw this:

http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2006/4/19/214740/240

Natalee Holloway Found Alive

grain of salt and whatnot