Anita van der Sloot at the beginning believed that Joran had something to do with what happened to Natalee
DIARIO Aruba
01/14/2008

ORANJESTAD(AAN): Recently, Joran van der Sloot along with his mother and father Paulus appeared on a program in Holland called “Pauw en Witteman”. During the program, various questions were asked of Joran and his father related to the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.

Peter R. de Vries of the program “Peter R. de Vries Misdaad versalggever” was also present on the program and asked Joran various questions in a very firm manner.

De Vries also said that he finds that Joran must know more of the case and that he remains the principal suspect. According to de Vries, it is incomprehensible that a person would remain silent in such an important case.

He referred to the fact that the last time that Joran and the Kalpoe brothers were detained again in November, they also decided not to make any statements.

Paul van der Sloot admitted during the program that he told Joran not to say anything. According to Paul, his son had already stated what he had to say and had nothing to gain by making more statements.

Joran’s mother, Anita van der Sloot, also spoke a lot during the program that was broadcast on channel 11, BVN.

She said that it was it was regrettable that almost no investigation took place into Natalee’s family and friends.

Mrs. Van der Sloot said that at the beginning of the case she believed that perhaps an accident took place with Natalee and that Joran could have something to do with this.

Both of Joran’s parents said that if Joran indicated that he had something to do with the disappearance of the young American girl, they would go to the justice [department] again.

The mother continued to say that she still hopes that the investigation continues, especially in the direction of the U.S. She also said that she wishes to bring an investigation into the investigation that took place.

During the Dutch program, the hosts asked Joran and his father if they believe that the young woman was alive or dead.

Paulus said that he very much believes that the young woman is alive.

Joran said that he has doubts, but he said that if the young woman is alive, she is being held against her will because if she has remained in hiding then she is a very bad person, remaining hidden knowing what great harm she is causing.

[translated by Getagrip]