While the family’s case for damages and prejudice takes place this morning
Monday the Superior Court will deal with Joran v.d. Sloot’s appeal to obtain documents from the Public Prosecutor
Bon Dia Aruba
01/13/2006
ORANJESTAD – While this morning at 9 o’clock the court will deal with the case of damages and prejudice the v.d. Sloot family brought against the government, Monday, members of the Superior Court will deal with Joran v.d. Sloot’s appeal to obtain documents from the Public Prosecutor.
DAMAGES AND PREJUDICE
As Bon Dia Aruba has published, this morning Mr. Paul van der Sloot, accompanied by his lawyer, Mr. Swaen, will present himself in court to deal with the case of damages and prejudice against the government.
This week, the Superior Court handed down its judgment in the case of Mr. Paul van der Sloot and decided that not only Mr. Paul van der Sloot, but also his family, among others Joran van der Sloot, can bring a case of damages and prejudice.
It is Bon Dia Aruba’s understanding that this type of case is conducted behind closed doors. However, Bon Dia Aruba will undertake all efforts to obtain information about this case to be able to inform our readers.
JORAN’S CASE
Monday at 3.30 in the afternoon, the Superior Court will deal with the case of the appeal that attorney Carlo started against the Judge Commissioner’s decision, which rejected Mr. Carlo’s request to obtain documents from the Public Prosecutor related to the Holloway case.
Among the documents, Mr. Carlo wants to obtain the report from the forensic institute of Holland NFI, which observed that there was a manipulation in the recording which aired on the Dr. Phil show in the U.S. It is Bon Dia Aruba’s understanding that members of Curacao Court will deal with this case and that the case will take place behind closed doors.
1.12.2006
Plea to the ‘jogger’ and the ‘cab driver’ to contact police
DIARIO Aruba
01/12/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): The case of Natalee clearly indicates that the investigators are maintaining the case alive, given that they want to bring clarity to what exactly happened to the young student during her stay on the island.
As it is known, this case has been ongoing since the 30 of May and there is no clue about her disappearance. Police are putting out a plea to the person who was jogging and called police related to Natalee’s case. The jogger is one of those key persons in the case, and this is why police are asking him to get in touch with authorities.
In the meantime, there is also a cab driver of initial M. who spoke to the police related to the case of Natalee, and investigators also ask if he could get in touch with authorities. The jogger and the cab driver can call xxx-xxxx, Commissioner Dompig will deal with them directly.
DIARIO Aruba
01/12/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): The case of Natalee clearly indicates that the investigators are maintaining the case alive, given that they want to bring clarity to what exactly happened to the young student during her stay on the island.
As it is known, this case has been ongoing since the 30 of May and there is no clue about her disappearance. Police are putting out a plea to the person who was jogging and called police related to Natalee’s case. The jogger is one of those key persons in the case, and this is why police are asking him to get in touch with authorities.
In the meantime, there is also a cab driver of initial M. who spoke to the police related to the case of Natalee, and investigators also ask if he could get in touch with authorities. The jogger and the cab driver can call xxx-xxxx, Commissioner Dompig will deal with them directly.
Now Friday
Texas Equusearch comes back to Aruba
DIARIO Aruba
01/12/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): The KPRC-TV channel from Houston reported that the founder of Texas EquuSearch, Tim Miller, is heading to Aruba along with a diving team from Florida after a report from the island reached them, that they could know where the body of Natalee Holloway could be.
The search team will concentrate in an area of 3 to 5 miles off the coast of Aruba, which has a depth of 800 to 1000 feet.
Tim Miller told the Houston TV channel that the Comissioner from Aruba said that the feel that Natalee could be in a fish trap which was thrown very deep in the sea.
“The night she disappeared, is the same night that a theft took place at the fisherman’s huts, and one gigantic trap was stolen, as well as a big knife and none of these were ever found”, Miller said.
If by any chance Natalee is in this trap, the possibility exists that they could find her with the team they are bringing.
Tim Miller also told KPRC-TV that the last time that he was in Aruba he was threatened to be arrested because he was working without a permit. Miller answered to the Aruba authorities that he was not working for anyone, and that he was a volunteer.
Texas Equusearch comes back to Aruba
DIARIO Aruba
01/12/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): The KPRC-TV channel from Houston reported that the founder of Texas EquuSearch, Tim Miller, is heading to Aruba along with a diving team from Florida after a report from the island reached them, that they could know where the body of Natalee Holloway could be.
The search team will concentrate in an area of 3 to 5 miles off the coast of Aruba, which has a depth of 800 to 1000 feet.
Tim Miller told the Houston TV channel that the Comissioner from Aruba said that the feel that Natalee could be in a fish trap which was thrown very deep in the sea.
“The night she disappeared, is the same night that a theft took place at the fisherman’s huts, and one gigantic trap was stolen, as well as a big knife and none of these were ever found”, Miller said.
If by any chance Natalee is in this trap, the possibility exists that they could find her with the team they are bringing.
Tim Miller also told KPRC-TV that the last time that he was in Aruba he was threatened to be arrested because he was working without a permit. Miller answered to the Aruba authorities that he was not working for anyone, and that he was a volunteer.
1.11.2006
The Superior Court has now given a reason
Friday Paul van der Sloot and family start case of damages and prejudice
Bon Dia Aruba
01/11/2006
ORANJESTAD – Now that the Superior Court has handed down the judgment in favour of Paul van der Sloot, he and his family are bringing a case of damages and prejudice against the Government.
An investigation Bon Dia Aruba is conducting shows that yesterday the Superior Court in Curaçao handed down the judgment in the appeal of Paul van der Sloot which was dealt with on December 19, 2005.
JUDGMENT APPEALED
In an exclusive interview Bon Dia Aruba had with attorney Swaen, who represents Paul van der Sloot, he explained that the judgment that the Superior Court gave yesterday is about the appeal which took place December 19, 2005.
Mr. Swaen explained that the appeal was about the decision of the Court of First Instance on the case of Paul van der Sloot to be able to bring a case of damages and prejudice against the government.
In the case, Paul van der Sloot asked for him and his family to bring a case of damages and prejudice.
The Court of First Instance decided that only Paul van der Sloot could bring a case of damages and prejudice, not his family.
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGMENT
Yesterday, the Superior Court handed down the decision on the appeals case, where the three judges declared that they do not share the opinion of the Court of First Instance.
The Superior Court showed that according to article 179 lid 3 Sv, it is possible for the family of Paul van der Sloot to also sue for damages and prejudice.
CASE IN COURT
Friday, January 13 2006, Paul van der Sloot and his family will start a case of damages and prejudice against the government. Paul van der Sloot is represented by Mr. Swaen, who is the attorney who assisted him from the beginning.
As it is known, Swaen was able to get the judge to set Paul van der Sloot free when he was detained related to the Holloway case. Afterwards, Mr. Swaen brought the case where it was noted that Paul van der Sloot has nothing to do with the penal case in what relates to Holloway and that he can now bring the case of damages and prejudice.
Finally, Mr. Swaen achieved that not only Paul van der Sloot, but that also all his family, Joran van der Sloot included, can bring a case of damages and prejudice against the government.
This is how this case will be deal with in the Court here in Aruba for the members of the Justice Court of Aruba. The handling of the case will take place behind closed doors, that is to say that the press will not be able to cover the handling of this case. Given that it is the whole family that is suing, it can be expected that the lawsuit will be very high.
Friday Paul van der Sloot and family start case of damages and prejudice
Bon Dia Aruba
01/11/2006
ORANJESTAD – Now that the Superior Court has handed down the judgment in favour of Paul van der Sloot, he and his family are bringing a case of damages and prejudice against the Government.
An investigation Bon Dia Aruba is conducting shows that yesterday the Superior Court in Curaçao handed down the judgment in the appeal of Paul van der Sloot which was dealt with on December 19, 2005.
JUDGMENT APPEALED
In an exclusive interview Bon Dia Aruba had with attorney Swaen, who represents Paul van der Sloot, he explained that the judgment that the Superior Court gave yesterday is about the appeal which took place December 19, 2005.
Mr. Swaen explained that the appeal was about the decision of the Court of First Instance on the case of Paul van der Sloot to be able to bring a case of damages and prejudice against the government.
In the case, Paul van der Sloot asked for him and his family to bring a case of damages and prejudice.
The Court of First Instance decided that only Paul van der Sloot could bring a case of damages and prejudice, not his family.
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGMENT
Yesterday, the Superior Court handed down the decision on the appeals case, where the three judges declared that they do not share the opinion of the Court of First Instance.
The Superior Court showed that according to article 179 lid 3 Sv, it is possible for the family of Paul van der Sloot to also sue for damages and prejudice.
CASE IN COURT
Friday, January 13 2006, Paul van der Sloot and his family will start a case of damages and prejudice against the government. Paul van der Sloot is represented by Mr. Swaen, who is the attorney who assisted him from the beginning.
As it is known, Swaen was able to get the judge to set Paul van der Sloot free when he was detained related to the Holloway case. Afterwards, Mr. Swaen brought the case where it was noted that Paul van der Sloot has nothing to do with the penal case in what relates to Holloway and that he can now bring the case of damages and prejudice.
Finally, Mr. Swaen achieved that not only Paul van der Sloot, but that also all his family, Joran van der Sloot included, can bring a case of damages and prejudice against the government.
This is how this case will be deal with in the Court here in Aruba for the members of the Justice Court of Aruba. The handling of the case will take place behind closed doors, that is to say that the press will not be able to cover the handling of this case. Given that it is the whole family that is suing, it can be expected that the lawsuit will be very high.
Amongst all the rumours that have circulated there is one that says that Natalee was buried twice!
Anonymous telephone call claims to know what happened with Natalee Holloway and where she is buried!
On the first night she was first buried once and two nights later she was buried at another location
www.solodipueblo.com
01/11/2006
STA. CRUZ – It was on the 31st of December that at the Rumba 91.5 FM studios came a telephone call from a man who did not indentify himself, who claimed to know where Natalee Holloway is and that he had to get in touch with Carlos & Charlies urgently.
This call came in via the Rumba number at xxx-xxxx while Rumba 91 FM was presenting the 91 biggest songs of the year.
The DJ was busy at that moment, and called management for them to deal with the case and when the management took over the telephone the man only wanted to get the number of Carlos & Charlies. They recommended at that time that the man call 118-Setar to ask for the number due to the fact that the man sounded quite strange.
It is Solo di Pueblo’s understanding that it is true that the man tried to get in touch with the management of Carlos & Charlies and here he divulged certain information. We understand also that Carlos & Charlies called authorities at once to inform them of the details that they got via telephone. Authorities did not waiver and followed these details closely and also took a few other preventive actions in this case.
It must be mentioned that when the end of the year arrives, this creates certain emotional moments in people’s lives and they can take certain decisions that they would not normally take. Perhaps the date of the 31st of December could play a role in this anonymous call?
The call which came in to Rumba 91.5 FM claimed that he knew exactly what happened with Natalee and also where Natalee is buried. It could be the case of a drug addict who was mentioned that he contributed and helped dig a whole to bury Natalee? And after a few days, they took Natalee out of this whole and went another way? Stories that circulated were many but among these there was a version that Natalee was in the company of 3 young men at the Hyatt beach. One security guard who passed on that side took note of strange movements and went to look for a colleague to accompany him and take a look, and at his return, he did not find anyone anymore?
It is also said that in the Hyatt beach surroundings they tried to dig a hole on the beach but that this resulted to be difficult. It was said that they took Natalee behind the Lighthouse where she was buried for a day and afterwards taken out and taken another way.
These are a few of the speculations which have been commented. The Public Prosecutor said that they have reasons to believe that Natalee Holloway is dead. The question remains: Are there still people who can find where she is buried? The call to Rumba 91 FM came in the afternoon hours. SDP has information that the call was also received at Carlos & Charlies.
Anonymous telephone call claims to know what happened with Natalee Holloway and where she is buried!
On the first night she was first buried once and two nights later she was buried at another location
www.solodipueblo.com
01/11/2006
STA. CRUZ – It was on the 31st of December that at the Rumba 91.5 FM studios came a telephone call from a man who did not indentify himself, who claimed to know where Natalee Holloway is and that he had to get in touch with Carlos & Charlies urgently.
This call came in via the Rumba number at xxx-xxxx while Rumba 91 FM was presenting the 91 biggest songs of the year.
The DJ was busy at that moment, and called management for them to deal with the case and when the management took over the telephone the man only wanted to get the number of Carlos & Charlies. They recommended at that time that the man call 118-Setar to ask for the number due to the fact that the man sounded quite strange.
It is Solo di Pueblo’s understanding that it is true that the man tried to get in touch with the management of Carlos & Charlies and here he divulged certain information. We understand also that Carlos & Charlies called authorities at once to inform them of the details that they got via telephone. Authorities did not waiver and followed these details closely and also took a few other preventive actions in this case.
It must be mentioned that when the end of the year arrives, this creates certain emotional moments in people’s lives and they can take certain decisions that they would not normally take. Perhaps the date of the 31st of December could play a role in this anonymous call?
The call which came in to Rumba 91.5 FM claimed that he knew exactly what happened with Natalee and also where Natalee is buried. It could be the case of a drug addict who was mentioned that he contributed and helped dig a whole to bury Natalee? And after a few days, they took Natalee out of this whole and went another way? Stories that circulated were many but among these there was a version that Natalee was in the company of 3 young men at the Hyatt beach. One security guard who passed on that side took note of strange movements and went to look for a colleague to accompany him and take a look, and at his return, he did not find anyone anymore?
It is also said that in the Hyatt beach surroundings they tried to dig a hole on the beach but that this resulted to be difficult. It was said that they took Natalee behind the Lighthouse where she was buried for a day and afterwards taken out and taken another way.
These are a few of the speculations which have been commented. The Public Prosecutor said that they have reasons to believe that Natalee Holloway is dead. The question remains: Are there still people who can find where she is buried? The call to Rumba 91 FM came in the afternoon hours. SDP has information that the call was also received at Carlos & Charlies.
Destruction of Beach Cemetery
DIARIO Aruba
01/11/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN) --- In the afternoon hours, citizens reported to DIARIO to check what happened at the Beach Cemetery, due to some destruction that took place.
When our photographer arrived, he truly met a situation which was not very good. At the location, he met with the person who is in charge of the Cemetery and according to him he comes every day to check on the cemetery.
By chance, he came at noon and encountered 5 graves completely broken. The perpetrators broke everything that they could from these 5 graves.
DIARIO does not know if the rage was against the deceased, but this is not a way to do things. Principally in the cemetery, as it is said, that if when one is dead one does not find peace that is when you die.
DIARIO pleads for all those who could have seen something to call police to inform then about this case. Additionally, it’s good to inform that the case is under investigation.
DIARIO Aruba
01/11/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN) --- In the afternoon hours, citizens reported to DIARIO to check what happened at the Beach Cemetery, due to some destruction that took place.
When our photographer arrived, he truly met a situation which was not very good. At the location, he met with the person who is in charge of the Cemetery and according to him he comes every day to check on the cemetery.
By chance, he came at noon and encountered 5 graves completely broken. The perpetrators broke everything that they could from these 5 graves.
DIARIO does not know if the rage was against the deceased, but this is not a way to do things. Principally in the cemetery, as it is said, that if when one is dead one does not find peace that is when you die.
DIARIO pleads for all those who could have seen something to call police to inform then about this case. Additionally, it’s good to inform that the case is under investigation.
Everett Clay Associates are proud
Jamaican tourism had record growth for 2005
DIARIO Aruba
01/11/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): The news that shook up the Caribbean on Tuesday was when the government of Kingston indicated that the island of Jamaica received a record number of tourists for 2005, some 2.6 million. This is an increase of more than 4% compared with 2004.
It is more than clear that Jamaica is happy with this. In the happiness DIARIO noted the American promotion company, Everett Clay Associates. They are doing the promotion for Jamaica now, and this success made them very happy.
In the past, Aruba was also represented by Everett Clay Associates, who did a very professional work to promote Aruba.
However, when the MEP government took power, Minister Briesen dropped this group and selected another one for reasons that are not yet very clear.
Many observers believe that if Aruba was with Everett Clay Associates as partners during the dark months of the missing Alabama student, they would have surely done a better job of defending Aruba. It can still be recalled the questions of many people during June and July 2005, who wanted to know where were those in the U.S. to defend Aruba.
After Minister Briesen dropped Everett Clay Associates, they went to do promotion work for Jamaica. Now the fruits of their success can be seen.
Jamaica is also happy with the aggressive work of Everett Clay Associates and also of their Tourism Agency. For the month of November alone, Jamaica experienced an increase of 25.4%
The American press also reported on this extensively on Tuesday, and it could also be seen on CNN.
As for Aruba? Apparently, the government is so shocked at the statistics of the second half of 2005 that there are still no ‘official’ statistics produced by the Aruba Tourism Authority, and this even started to receive criticism from different local institutions. Perhaps MEP has thought to come out with the ‘statistic eating virus’ joke again?
Jamaican tourism had record growth for 2005
DIARIO Aruba
01/11/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): The news that shook up the Caribbean on Tuesday was when the government of Kingston indicated that the island of Jamaica received a record number of tourists for 2005, some 2.6 million. This is an increase of more than 4% compared with 2004.
It is more than clear that Jamaica is happy with this. In the happiness DIARIO noted the American promotion company, Everett Clay Associates. They are doing the promotion for Jamaica now, and this success made them very happy.
In the past, Aruba was also represented by Everett Clay Associates, who did a very professional work to promote Aruba.
However, when the MEP government took power, Minister Briesen dropped this group and selected another one for reasons that are not yet very clear.
Many observers believe that if Aruba was with Everett Clay Associates as partners during the dark months of the missing Alabama student, they would have surely done a better job of defending Aruba. It can still be recalled the questions of many people during June and July 2005, who wanted to know where were those in the U.S. to defend Aruba.
After Minister Briesen dropped Everett Clay Associates, they went to do promotion work for Jamaica. Now the fruits of their success can be seen.
Jamaica is also happy with the aggressive work of Everett Clay Associates and also of their Tourism Agency. For the month of November alone, Jamaica experienced an increase of 25.4%
The American press also reported on this extensively on Tuesday, and it could also be seen on CNN.
As for Aruba? Apparently, the government is so shocked at the statistics of the second half of 2005 that there are still no ‘official’ statistics produced by the Aruba Tourism Authority, and this even started to receive criticism from different local institutions. Perhaps MEP has thought to come out with the ‘statistic eating virus’ joke again?
High Commissioner Mr. Ronny Bernadina explained why
“Year 2005 was not a good year for the police force of Aruba”
DIARIO Aruba
01/11/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN) – Diario approached High Commissioner Mr. Ronny Bernadina to find out about what 2005 signified for the police force, what they achieved and what didn’t go well.
High Commissioner Bernadina explained that the year 2005 was not good for KPA. Although they still don’t have all the details, when the statistics are out, they will publish these in detail, but in what relates to his own experience, he considers 2005 as a very troublesome year.
In regards to traffic accidents, Mr. Bernadina let it be known that in Oranjestad there were 3.172 accidents and very regrettably there were fatal cases, with a total of 9 killed in traffic, where three of these were motorcyclists, 4 were drivers of the cars, and 1 was a passenger. Compared with 2004, this decreased a little, from 14 to 9, but according to the Commissioner, this is nothing to brag about either.
High Commissioner Bernadina underlined that traffic is still unsafe, and this is due to high speeds (racing?) and this increased more in the year 2005. The forecast he has is that in 2006 also, drivers will try this, but police have measure for this situation.
Additionally, motorcyclists are using a lot of civil disobedience by not using their helmets and this too will have police’s attention this year. They will start a verbal process, and at a certain time they will take the license of the motorcyclists in question if it should get to this.
[snipped -bla bla bla]
The High Commissioner indicated that quad racers were also a growing problem last year, where at certain times they had to be stopped for speeding, and there was even a case where a person passed away in an accident due to not being able to operate the vehicle properly.
Personally, if it were in his hands, High Commissioner Mr. Ronny Bernadina would eliminate all quad racers from the public streets and would not give permission to operate these on public streets, but would allow them to run where they would not disturb our environment, and it isn’t an obstacle at the national park or other places.
According to the High Commissioner, in the U.S. and other countries, all these vehicles are regulated, but in Aruba they only have one door open to them. In any case, police will control them and especially in the general traffic there will be a lot of control this year.
Last year there were funds destined for control, but due to unforeseen circumstances, such as the case of Natalee and other unplanned activities, there was not enough in KPA’s budget to be able to implement this.
“Year 2005 was not a good year for the police force of Aruba”
DIARIO Aruba
01/11/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN) – Diario approached High Commissioner Mr. Ronny Bernadina to find out about what 2005 signified for the police force, what they achieved and what didn’t go well.
High Commissioner Bernadina explained that the year 2005 was not good for KPA. Although they still don’t have all the details, when the statistics are out, they will publish these in detail, but in what relates to his own experience, he considers 2005 as a very troublesome year.
In regards to traffic accidents, Mr. Bernadina let it be known that in Oranjestad there were 3.172 accidents and very regrettably there were fatal cases, with a total of 9 killed in traffic, where three of these were motorcyclists, 4 were drivers of the cars, and 1 was a passenger. Compared with 2004, this decreased a little, from 14 to 9, but according to the Commissioner, this is nothing to brag about either.
High Commissioner Bernadina underlined that traffic is still unsafe, and this is due to high speeds (racing?) and this increased more in the year 2005. The forecast he has is that in 2006 also, drivers will try this, but police have measure for this situation.
Additionally, motorcyclists are using a lot of civil disobedience by not using their helmets and this too will have police’s attention this year. They will start a verbal process, and at a certain time they will take the license of the motorcyclists in question if it should get to this.
[snipped -bla bla bla]
The High Commissioner indicated that quad racers were also a growing problem last year, where at certain times they had to be stopped for speeding, and there was even a case where a person passed away in an accident due to not being able to operate the vehicle properly.
Personally, if it were in his hands, High Commissioner Mr. Ronny Bernadina would eliminate all quad racers from the public streets and would not give permission to operate these on public streets, but would allow them to run where they would not disturb our environment, and it isn’t an obstacle at the national park or other places.
According to the High Commissioner, in the U.S. and other countries, all these vehicles are regulated, but in Aruba they only have one door open to them. In any case, police will control them and especially in the general traffic there will be a lot of control this year.
Last year there were funds destined for control, but due to unforeseen circumstances, such as the case of Natalee and other unplanned activities, there was not enough in KPA’s budget to be able to implement this.
Paul van der Sloot makes a request to be sworn in as an attorney
DIARIO Aruba
01/11/2005
ORANJESTAD (AAN) – Paul van der Sloot recently made a request to the Common Court of Justice of the Antilles and Aruba to be sworn in as an attorney. Van der Sloot will now work as a lawyer in the law firm of Mr. A.A.D.A. Carlo N.V.
This release was sent to lawyers of Aruba via the association of attorneys of Aruba, Orde van Advocaten. If there is one or more lawyers who could have another reason to go against this petition, for van der Sloot to be sworn in as a lawyer to work in Aruba, then they have to send their reaction before January 11, 2005, according to a copy of the letter from the Orde van Advocaten, but in this case the case should be January 11, 2006, not 2005.
DIARIO Aruba
01/11/2005
ORANJESTAD (AAN) – Paul van der Sloot recently made a request to the Common Court of Justice of the Antilles and Aruba to be sworn in as an attorney. Van der Sloot will now work as a lawyer in the law firm of Mr. A.A.D.A. Carlo N.V.
This release was sent to lawyers of Aruba via the association of attorneys of Aruba, Orde van Advocaten. If there is one or more lawyers who could have another reason to go against this petition, for van der Sloot to be sworn in as a lawyer to work in Aruba, then they have to send their reaction before January 11, 2005, according to a copy of the letter from the Orde van Advocaten, but in this case the case should be January 11, 2006, not 2005.
Public Prosecutor
Petition to the public related to Holloway case
DIARIO Aruba
01/11/2006
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Tuesday, the Public Prosecutor send a press release to all media, with a request for those who know something in the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway to come forward with information.
The release said that the team in charge of the investigation in the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, has a strong suspicion that the young woman in question lost her life as a consequence of a punishable offence committed against her.
It is also the team’s opinion that there could be people who have not gone to police with possible information on the case, due to the massive attention the case has received. It could be that because of this, people have doubted whether they have to give a declaration or not.
By means of this release, the investigative team is making a petition for all people who could have information related to this case to contact police at xxx-xxxx [number in article].
The team guarantees that all persons who call will be communicated directly with Commissioner Dompig and that they will remain anonymous.
Petition to the public related to Holloway case
DIARIO Aruba
01/11/2006
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Tuesday, the Public Prosecutor send a press release to all media, with a request for those who know something in the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway to come forward with information.
The release said that the team in charge of the investigation in the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, has a strong suspicion that the young woman in question lost her life as a consequence of a punishable offence committed against her.
It is also the team’s opinion that there could be people who have not gone to police with possible information on the case, due to the massive attention the case has received. It could be that because of this, people have doubted whether they have to give a declaration or not.
By means of this release, the investigative team is making a petition for all people who could have information related to this case to contact police at xxx-xxxx [number in article].
The team guarantees that all persons who call will be communicated directly with Commissioner Dompig and that they will remain anonymous.
1.07.2006
Jorge Pesquera looks at 2006 with much optimism
“The year 2005 was a record year for sales and in the increased quality of the product called ‘Aruba’”
DIARIO Aruba
01/07/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): In a conversation with Mr. Jorge Pesquera, CEO of the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA), we asked him about his point of view of 2005 in the hotel branch and our tourism, as well as his perspective for the year 2006.
Mr. Pesquera stated that the year 2005, even taking into account everything that happened with Natalee Holloway, in his opinion was a record year in sales and in the increased quality of the Aruba product. “Without a doubt”, he said.
He continued to say that the first 6 months of 2005 had a never before seen occupancy rate in Aruba. He added that for the two semesters [s/b quarters?] of the year that has just passed, they still have to take a look at the results.
“It is my understanding that taking into account what happened, we’re going to have a record year in the productivity level, occupancy and partner revenues this year”.
The AHATA CEO underlined that now the uncertainty is tied to what will happen in 2006. He expressed that he is very optimistic that through initiatives such as “Meet Aruba” and having a spirit of collaboration with Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA), with the respective ministry and that through converstations that have taken place with the tourism committee in Parliament, that this year will become a very productive one and that the future will hold the same.
“The year 2005 was a record year for sales and in the increased quality of the product called ‘Aruba’”
DIARIO Aruba
01/07/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): In a conversation with Mr. Jorge Pesquera, CEO of the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA), we asked him about his point of view of 2005 in the hotel branch and our tourism, as well as his perspective for the year 2006.
Mr. Pesquera stated that the year 2005, even taking into account everything that happened with Natalee Holloway, in his opinion was a record year in sales and in the increased quality of the Aruba product. “Without a doubt”, he said.
He continued to say that the first 6 months of 2005 had a never before seen occupancy rate in Aruba. He added that for the two semesters [s/b quarters?] of the year that has just passed, they still have to take a look at the results.
“It is my understanding that taking into account what happened, we’re going to have a record year in the productivity level, occupancy and partner revenues this year”.
The AHATA CEO underlined that now the uncertainty is tied to what will happen in 2006. He expressed that he is very optimistic that through initiatives such as “Meet Aruba” and having a spirit of collaboration with Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA), with the respective ministry and that through converstations that have taken place with the tourism committee in Parliament, that this year will become a very productive one and that the future will hold the same.
According to sources
Beth Twitty spent Christmas skiing in Utah
While there are indications that the investigative team is busy with something important
DIARIO Aruba
01/07/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): Recently, DIARIO published an article which gave an idea of how Joran van der Sloot spent his days during his vacation and also later.
DIARIO published an article which gave an impression about the life of the other suspects in the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, Deepak and Satish Kalpoe are continuing with their lives.
Recently DIARIO obtained information about how Beth Twitty, Natalee Holloway’s mother, is spending her time.
According to information, Beth Twitty is traveling a lot, among others she is frequently in New York, where she appears on different television programs, to try to keep the story of the disappearance of her child alive.
Beth Twitty was also spotted in Utah, in the US, where around the Christmas days she was skiing with her family.
It is still not known if Beth Twitty has the intention to travel back to Aruba, or what day this will be.
In what relates to the investigation of this case, not much information has been given, but DIARIO obtained information that shows that the investigative team is busy with something very important in this case.
What this is exactly is not known still, but as they say in English, DIARIO has indications that ‘something’s cooking’.
Beth Twitty spent Christmas skiing in Utah
While there are indications that the investigative team is busy with something important
DIARIO Aruba
01/07/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): Recently, DIARIO published an article which gave an idea of how Joran van der Sloot spent his days during his vacation and also later.
DIARIO published an article which gave an impression about the life of the other suspects in the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, Deepak and Satish Kalpoe are continuing with their lives.
Recently DIARIO obtained information about how Beth Twitty, Natalee Holloway’s mother, is spending her time.
According to information, Beth Twitty is traveling a lot, among others she is frequently in New York, where she appears on different television programs, to try to keep the story of the disappearance of her child alive.
Beth Twitty was also spotted in Utah, in the US, where around the Christmas days she was skiing with her family.
It is still not known if Beth Twitty has the intention to travel back to Aruba, or what day this will be.
In what relates to the investigation of this case, not much information has been given, but DIARIO obtained information that shows that the investigative team is busy with something very important in this case.
What this is exactly is not known still, but as they say in English, DIARIO has indications that ‘something’s cooking’.
1.06.2006
He threatened case against Public Prosecutor if he did not obtain good conduct document
Paul van der Sloot will now work as a lawyer
Bon Dia Aruba
01/06/2006
ORANJESTAD – Last week, Mr. Paul van der Sloot attended court for a meeting. This was related to the fact that his contract with the government for his function as judge expired and the Court had to know what Mr. Paul van der Sloot was going to do. The options weren’t many. Either he left Aruba and establish himself back in Holland or he stayed in Aruba but had to look for another function.
WORK AS A LAWYER
A Bon Dia investigation demonstrates that Mr. Paul van der Sloot chose to stay in Aruba and that he wants to continue working as a lawyer given that he did not completely achieve his judgeship studies. There is a rumour circulating that Mr. Paul van der Sloot will work in the office of Mr. Carlo. Bon Dia Aruba called Mr. Carlo’s office for more information, but he couldn’t be located.
CASE AGAINST PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
Paul van der Sloot asked the judge to be registered as a lawyer. When making such a petition, the judge asks the Attorney General (AG) of Aruba if they have something against the person being registered as an attorney. The AG bases her advice on data from the “Justitiele Documentatiedienst” (justice documentation service).
It is in the “Justitiele Documentatiedienst” that judge decisions in penal cases (sentence) and prosecutor decisions (sepot? Or conditional sepot?) are registered. The Justitiele
Documentatiedienst then gives a so called conduct declaration.
In the case of Mr. Paul van der Sloot, there is a case registered in the Justitiele Documentatiedienst. As it is known, in June 2005, Mr. van der Sloot was detained but there is still no decision from the prosecutor nor from the judge. This made it such that a good conduct document could not be given.
On this basis, Mr. Paul van der Sloot decided to start a case against the Public Prosecutor. Bon Dia’s investigation shows that Mr. van der Sloot made a petition to the court for this case and it was determined that this case will take place on January 11 at 2 in the afternoon.
CASE WILL NOT CONTINUE
However, yesterday the Public Prosecutor notified Mr. van der Sloot for him to drop by their office and come get his good conduct document. This was based on the last case that Mr. van der Sloot brought for damages and prejudice.
A couple of weeks back, van der Sloot started a case where he asked for damages and prejudice for his arrest and the days that he was imprisoned. During the treatment of the case Mr. van der Sloot’s attorney, Mr. Swaen, showed the judge a letter from the prosecutor that dealt with the case of van der Sloot where the prosecutor said that Mr. Paul van der Sloot could not obtain any case documents because he was no longer a suspect.
On the basis of this letter, the attorney told the judge that the prosecutor let it be known that the case against van der Sloot was over. The judge said in his decision that he is in agreement with the attorney.
Given that the prosecutor herself said that Mr. van der Sloot is no longer a suspect, which according to the judge can be looked at as the prosecutor saying that the case is over, since the prosecutor will no longer pursue the case. This signifies that Paul van der Sloot will soon start working as a lawyer in Aruba and the case he brought forth against the Public Prosecutor will not go forward since he obtained his good conduct document, which is the document he was missing to be registered as a lawyer.
Paul van der Sloot will now work as a lawyer
Bon Dia Aruba
01/06/2006
ORANJESTAD – Last week, Mr. Paul van der Sloot attended court for a meeting. This was related to the fact that his contract with the government for his function as judge expired and the Court had to know what Mr. Paul van der Sloot was going to do. The options weren’t many. Either he left Aruba and establish himself back in Holland or he stayed in Aruba but had to look for another function.
WORK AS A LAWYER
A Bon Dia investigation demonstrates that Mr. Paul van der Sloot chose to stay in Aruba and that he wants to continue working as a lawyer given that he did not completely achieve his judgeship studies. There is a rumour circulating that Mr. Paul van der Sloot will work in the office of Mr. Carlo. Bon Dia Aruba called Mr. Carlo’s office for more information, but he couldn’t be located.
CASE AGAINST PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
Paul van der Sloot asked the judge to be registered as a lawyer. When making such a petition, the judge asks the Attorney General (AG) of Aruba if they have something against the person being registered as an attorney. The AG bases her advice on data from the “Justitiele Documentatiedienst” (justice documentation service).
It is in the “Justitiele Documentatiedienst” that judge decisions in penal cases (sentence) and prosecutor decisions (sepot? Or conditional sepot?) are registered. The Justitiele
Documentatiedienst then gives a so called conduct declaration.
In the case of Mr. Paul van der Sloot, there is a case registered in the Justitiele Documentatiedienst. As it is known, in June 2005, Mr. van der Sloot was detained but there is still no decision from the prosecutor nor from the judge. This made it such that a good conduct document could not be given.
On this basis, Mr. Paul van der Sloot decided to start a case against the Public Prosecutor. Bon Dia’s investigation shows that Mr. van der Sloot made a petition to the court for this case and it was determined that this case will take place on January 11 at 2 in the afternoon.
CASE WILL NOT CONTINUE
However, yesterday the Public Prosecutor notified Mr. van der Sloot for him to drop by their office and come get his good conduct document. This was based on the last case that Mr. van der Sloot brought for damages and prejudice.
A couple of weeks back, van der Sloot started a case where he asked for damages and prejudice for his arrest and the days that he was imprisoned. During the treatment of the case Mr. van der Sloot’s attorney, Mr. Swaen, showed the judge a letter from the prosecutor that dealt with the case of van der Sloot where the prosecutor said that Mr. Paul van der Sloot could not obtain any case documents because he was no longer a suspect.
On the basis of this letter, the attorney told the judge that the prosecutor let it be known that the case against van der Sloot was over. The judge said in his decision that he is in agreement with the attorney.
Given that the prosecutor herself said that Mr. van der Sloot is no longer a suspect, which according to the judge can be looked at as the prosecutor saying that the case is over, since the prosecutor will no longer pursue the case. This signifies that Paul van der Sloot will soon start working as a lawyer in Aruba and the case he brought forth against the Public Prosecutor will not go forward since he obtained his good conduct document, which is the document he was missing to be registered as a lawyer.
High Command in Holland wants to conduct DNA tests on all suicide victims
DIARIO Aruba
1/6/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): A report which is circulating in Holland caught DIARIO’s attention, related to a declaration from the High Command of the police in Utrecht. Among other things, it is mentioned that with suicide cases, it is desired for all these cases, that DNA tests be conducted on the bodies.
Two unsolved cases were illustrated, in the first instance the victim committed suicide but it resulted later after the test, that this was not the case.
It is desired to introduce a law so that in this type of case, DNA tests can take place. What the High Command brought forward is based on a case of more or less 20 years which is considered a cold case after the test resulted in something else.
Recently in Aruba, also in past years, experts from Holland along with investigators and authorities in Paradera opened a cemetery in which the Dutch man Maas, who was owner of a pet shop here in Aruba in the Andina Ice building, was buried.
At this time, the doctor could not determine what caused Maas’s death. It has been suspected for some time that the man was poisoned. But the prosecutor ordered a DNA test be conducted on the corpse.
Now there is a result which indicated that a crime took place, this opened the way to hear suspects. One of the suspects in this case is the wife of the deceased who is a Canadian woman and who at the moment lives in Canada.
It is not known if the Public Prosecutor in this case, the Attorney General, proposed to the government of Aruba or the Kingdom to solicit the extradition of the woman whose initials are M.J.H. of 47 years of age. It is also not known if the Kingdom in these cases has a treaty. Meanwhile, this could last many months, or perhaps light will never be shed on this case.
DIARIO Aruba
1/6/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): A report which is circulating in Holland caught DIARIO’s attention, related to a declaration from the High Command of the police in Utrecht. Among other things, it is mentioned that with suicide cases, it is desired for all these cases, that DNA tests be conducted on the bodies.
Two unsolved cases were illustrated, in the first instance the victim committed suicide but it resulted later after the test, that this was not the case.
It is desired to introduce a law so that in this type of case, DNA tests can take place. What the High Command brought forward is based on a case of more or less 20 years which is considered a cold case after the test resulted in something else.
Recently in Aruba, also in past years, experts from Holland along with investigators and authorities in Paradera opened a cemetery in which the Dutch man Maas, who was owner of a pet shop here in Aruba in the Andina Ice building, was buried.
At this time, the doctor could not determine what caused Maas’s death. It has been suspected for some time that the man was poisoned. But the prosecutor ordered a DNA test be conducted on the corpse.
Now there is a result which indicated that a crime took place, this opened the way to hear suspects. One of the suspects in this case is the wife of the deceased who is a Canadian woman and who at the moment lives in Canada.
It is not known if the Public Prosecutor in this case, the Attorney General, proposed to the government of Aruba or the Kingdom to solicit the extradition of the woman whose initials are M.J.H. of 47 years of age. It is also not known if the Kingdom in these cases has a treaty. Meanwhile, this could last many months, or perhaps light will never be shed on this case.
For the first time in the history of Aruba: Aruba out with tremendous touristic promotion in the US
AHATA achieves a unique strategic alliance in the Caribbean with Dutch group
DIARIO Aruba
01/06/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): In an interview with DIARIO, AHATA CEO, Mr. Jorge Pesquera indicated that this week, during the meetings that are taking place in Aruba with foreign partners who deal with the marketing aspect of our island as a touristic destination, this time a special alliance was made with the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC).
In Pesquera’s opinion, it is fortunate for AHATA was approached by NBTC, given that when NBTC found out that AHATA was in a dialogue with the purpose of establishing a new marketing entity in what relates to groups and conventions for our islands, then they got in contact with AHATA.
“Frankly, we are intrigue by the possibility that an entity which is quasi-governmental for Holland, showed interest to do new and entrepreneurial things.
We interviewed them extensively in New York. They impressed me with their creativity, their knowledge of the market, their achievements with the things they are doing in Holland and other places. We decided to enter into a contract, which is really an alliance, because we are going to help them and they are going to help us”.
The CEO of AHATA indicated that they are very satisfied given that for the first time in the history of Aruba, there is national coverage from coast to coast, from New York to Canada, Los Angeles and San Francisco in the market of groups and conventions.
Pesquera let it be known that there are eight salesmen on the street and three administrators that are supporting this effort, which is one, he said, that is extraordinary to attract a market that was not given much importance in Aruba in the past.
NBTC’s interest, he stated, has to do with the way of working, which is very entrepreneurial. They receive part of their funds, assigned by the central government of The Hague (Holland), but there is the possibility to increase these funds by an additional 60% via the alliance and sales that they make with entities such as AHATA.
He added that NBTC represents all the museums of Holland, various convention centers, among others. He continued to say that it is this entrepreneurial/commercial spirit, the creativity that they have demonstrated during the interview that gave AHATA the interest in contacting NBTC as an entity instead of adding salespeople directly.
Currently, there are three salespeople directly contracted by AHATA, Donna Delgado in Washington, Mayline Menendez in Miami and Charly Ibarra in New York.
Pesquera added that AHATA is increasing this sales force with four or five people from NBTC, which is categorized as an extraordinary coverage for our island. “This is a unique alliance in the Caribbean”, he said.
AHATA achieves a unique strategic alliance in the Caribbean with Dutch group
DIARIO Aruba
01/06/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): In an interview with DIARIO, AHATA CEO, Mr. Jorge Pesquera indicated that this week, during the meetings that are taking place in Aruba with foreign partners who deal with the marketing aspect of our island as a touristic destination, this time a special alliance was made with the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC).
In Pesquera’s opinion, it is fortunate for AHATA was approached by NBTC, given that when NBTC found out that AHATA was in a dialogue with the purpose of establishing a new marketing entity in what relates to groups and conventions for our islands, then they got in contact with AHATA.
“Frankly, we are intrigue by the possibility that an entity which is quasi-governmental for Holland, showed interest to do new and entrepreneurial things.
We interviewed them extensively in New York. They impressed me with their creativity, their knowledge of the market, their achievements with the things they are doing in Holland and other places. We decided to enter into a contract, which is really an alliance, because we are going to help them and they are going to help us”.
The CEO of AHATA indicated that they are very satisfied given that for the first time in the history of Aruba, there is national coverage from coast to coast, from New York to Canada, Los Angeles and San Francisco in the market of groups and conventions.
Pesquera let it be known that there are eight salesmen on the street and three administrators that are supporting this effort, which is one, he said, that is extraordinary to attract a market that was not given much importance in Aruba in the past.
NBTC’s interest, he stated, has to do with the way of working, which is very entrepreneurial. They receive part of their funds, assigned by the central government of The Hague (Holland), but there is the possibility to increase these funds by an additional 60% via the alliance and sales that they make with entities such as AHATA.
He added that NBTC represents all the museums of Holland, various convention centers, among others. He continued to say that it is this entrepreneurial/commercial spirit, the creativity that they have demonstrated during the interview that gave AHATA the interest in contacting NBTC as an entity instead of adding salespeople directly.
Currently, there are three salespeople directly contracted by AHATA, Donna Delgado in Washington, Mayline Menendez in Miami and Charly Ibarra in New York.
Pesquera added that AHATA is increasing this sales force with four or five people from NBTC, which is categorized as an extraordinary coverage for our island. “This is a unique alliance in the Caribbean”, he said.
According to Jorge Pesquera of AHATA: Dutch group knows how to counteract the negative effect in the U.S. of the case of Natalee Holloway
DIARIO Aruba
01/06/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): During a meeting which took place Thursday afternoon at the Renaissance Convention Center between the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA) and their partners, related to the presentation of their 2006 Business Plan, the impact that the case of Natalee Holloway has in the US was remarked upon.
DIARIO asked Mr. Jorge Pesquera, CEO of AHATA, how the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC), AHATA’s new partner in what relates to the promotion of Aruba in the US, will focus their plan of action in what terms of this case.
He indicated that there are people working at NBTC who know to deal with clients at a very sophisticated level. He continued to say that to be able to counteract the opinions that certain Americans have of Aruba due to the case of Natalee, a sophisticated level of how the style of sale will take place is required and that NBTC has this.
Pesquera stated to DIARIO that in the way questions that were asked were answered, he is convinced that NBTC are consummate professionals who know the right way to counteract the effects of the Natalee Holloway case.
“This is something that has to be explained and has to be done with logic, with information and with the conviction that we have the truth on our side”, he said.
DIARIO Aruba
01/06/2006
ORANJESTAD (AAN): During a meeting which took place Thursday afternoon at the Renaissance Convention Center between the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA) and their partners, related to the presentation of their 2006 Business Plan, the impact that the case of Natalee Holloway has in the US was remarked upon.
DIARIO asked Mr. Jorge Pesquera, CEO of AHATA, how the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC), AHATA’s new partner in what relates to the promotion of Aruba in the US, will focus their plan of action in what terms of this case.
He indicated that there are people working at NBTC who know to deal with clients at a very sophisticated level. He continued to say that to be able to counteract the opinions that certain Americans have of Aruba due to the case of Natalee, a sophisticated level of how the style of sale will take place is required and that NBTC has this.
Pesquera stated to DIARIO that in the way questions that were asked were answered, he is convinced that NBTC are consummate professionals who know the right way to counteract the effects of the Natalee Holloway case.
“This is something that has to be explained and has to be done with logic, with information and with the conviction that we have the truth on our side”, he said.
Deepak and Satish continue with their usual lives
Deepak working at the same place and Satish still going to school, they celebrated Christmas with family at their house
DIARIO Aruba
01/06/2006
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Recently, DIARIO interviewed one of the suspects in the case of the disappearance on Natalee Holloway, Deepak Kalpoe, via telephone.
It has been some time since nothing has been heard from Deepak and Satish, besides the Deepak recording which appeared on different American channels.
During the interview, Deepak did not want to comment on any aspect of the case, so DIARIO asked him about aspects of his daily life.
According to Deepak, he spent the holidays with his family and neither him nor his brother went out to any public parties.
About his daily life, he continues to work at the same place he has always worked, the internet café at the Seaport Market Place, where he works 8 hours a day.
DIARIO asked him if he was bothered by certain questions about the case, to which he replied that he is not bothered by anyone.
His brother, who attends Colegio Arubiano, is not bothered either and is living his life as normally as possible.
DIARIO asked Deepak if he or his brother are still in contact with Joran van der Sloot, however he said he did not want to comment on this.
Deepak working at the same place and Satish still going to school, they celebrated Christmas with family at their house
DIARIO Aruba
01/06/2006
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Recently, DIARIO interviewed one of the suspects in the case of the disappearance on Natalee Holloway, Deepak Kalpoe, via telephone.
It has been some time since nothing has been heard from Deepak and Satish, besides the Deepak recording which appeared on different American channels.
During the interview, Deepak did not want to comment on any aspect of the case, so DIARIO asked him about aspects of his daily life.
According to Deepak, he spent the holidays with his family and neither him nor his brother went out to any public parties.
About his daily life, he continues to work at the same place he has always worked, the internet café at the Seaport Market Place, where he works 8 hours a day.
DIARIO asked him if he was bothered by certain questions about the case, to which he replied that he is not bothered by anyone.
His brother, who attends Colegio Arubiano, is not bothered either and is living his life as normally as possible.
DIARIO asked Deepak if he or his brother are still in contact with Joran van der Sloot, however he said he did not want to comment on this.
Attorney David Kock sends letter to Public Prosecutor
That his client is not interested in their invitation
DIARIO Aruba
01/06/2006
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Recently, the Public Prosecutor’s office sent a letter of invitation to attorney David Kock and his client Satish Kalpoe, for them to come see the Deepak Kalpoe recording that Jamie Skeeter made, which appeared on different American channels, to comment on these.
Some time back, the attorney explained to DIARIO that he and his client will think about this invitation, however, Thursday attorney Kock explained to DIARIO that he was sending a reply letter that day to the Public Prosecutor to notify them that he and his client are not interested in giving comments about something that doesn’t concern them.
He also said that he finds it very strange that after so much time that this video has come out, that it is now that the Public Prosecutor finds the time to call his client to comment.
Kock also explained that it is a fact that the Public Prosecutor cannot force the three suspects to come back to be interrogated.
If they are interested in doing this, they have to have very key and urgent reasons to try to convince a judge, to permit them to interrogate the suspects once again.
That his client is not interested in their invitation
DIARIO Aruba
01/06/2006
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Recently, the Public Prosecutor’s office sent a letter of invitation to attorney David Kock and his client Satish Kalpoe, for them to come see the Deepak Kalpoe recording that Jamie Skeeter made, which appeared on different American channels, to comment on these.
Some time back, the attorney explained to DIARIO that he and his client will think about this invitation, however, Thursday attorney Kock explained to DIARIO that he was sending a reply letter that day to the Public Prosecutor to notify them that he and his client are not interested in giving comments about something that doesn’t concern them.
He also said that he finds it very strange that after so much time that this video has come out, that it is now that the Public Prosecutor finds the time to call his client to comment.
Kock also explained that it is a fact that the Public Prosecutor cannot force the three suspects to come back to be interrogated.
If they are interested in doing this, they have to have very key and urgent reasons to try to convince a judge, to permit them to interrogate the suspects once again.
1.05.2006
In Holland
Former suspect fails ‘lie detector test’
DIARIO Aruba
01/05/2006
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Recently in Holland, in the well-known program of Peter R. de Vries, there were 4 men who voluntarily participated in a test, using the so called ‘lie detector test’, which can detect if a person is lying.
All these men were suspects in the case of the rape and murder of 19 year old Milica van Doorn in June 1992. The men were set free at the time, after DNA tests were made.
These persons offered to participate in this test, to show once more that they are innocent. However, one of them failed the test, which could indicate that he could know more about the rape and murder of the youth in 1992.
According to E. Meijer of the University of Maastricht, who performed the test on the 4 men, the fact that one of the men failed the test does not mean that he is 100% certain that he has something to do with the murder.
It is only an indication that if there was still an investigation ongoing, police would have advised to interrogate this person again. Perhaps it would be a good idea to let the suspects in the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway take this test.
Former suspect fails ‘lie detector test’
DIARIO Aruba
01/05/2006
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Recently in Holland, in the well-known program of Peter R. de Vries, there were 4 men who voluntarily participated in a test, using the so called ‘lie detector test’, which can detect if a person is lying.
All these men were suspects in the case of the rape and murder of 19 year old Milica van Doorn in June 1992. The men were set free at the time, after DNA tests were made.
These persons offered to participate in this test, to show once more that they are innocent. However, one of them failed the test, which could indicate that he could know more about the rape and murder of the youth in 1992.
According to E. Meijer of the University of Maastricht, who performed the test on the 4 men, the fact that one of the men failed the test does not mean that he is 100% certain that he has something to do with the murder.
It is only an indication that if there was still an investigation ongoing, police would have advised to interrogate this person again. Perhaps it would be a good idea to let the suspects in the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway take this test.
1.03.2006
According to American press
Attorney Carlo did not react on invitation to his client from Public Prosecutor
Public Prosecutor invited Joran van der Sloot to give a voluntary declaration
DIARIO Aruba
01/03/2006
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Given that the case of Natalee Holloway turned out to be one of the top stories of 2005 in the U.S., the media continues to follow the case, where the interviewed different people to maintain the story of the disappearance of the young American alive.
Recently, on one of the TV programs in the US, Natalie’s aunt [s/b stepmother], Robin Holloway, was interviewed, and she said that she spoke with Karen Janssen on the telephone, who said that the intention was not to force the suspects to be interrogated, but for them to come in voluntarily.
Robin Holloway declared that she felt that the conversation with Karen Janssen went well, and was very informative, which contradicts the impression that Beth Twitty has of Karin Janssen.
On the same program, they interviewed Joran van der Sloot’s attorney, Antonio Carlo, who confirmed that the judge’s verdict, at the moment where the suspects were set free, was such that they could not be forced to come give a declaration again.
They can simply be invited to voluntarily give a declaration.
The lawyer also said that he doesn’t have a list of questions from the Public Prosecutor’s Office for his client, however, the Public Prosecutor sent a letter to the lawyer, to invite Joran to give a voluntary declaration. Carlo said that he hasn’t reacted to the letter.
Attorney Carlo did not react on invitation to his client from Public Prosecutor
Public Prosecutor invited Joran van der Sloot to give a voluntary declaration
DIARIO Aruba
01/03/2006
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Given that the case of Natalee Holloway turned out to be one of the top stories of 2005 in the U.S., the media continues to follow the case, where the interviewed different people to maintain the story of the disappearance of the young American alive.
Recently, on one of the TV programs in the US, Natalie’s aunt [s/b stepmother], Robin Holloway, was interviewed, and she said that she spoke with Karen Janssen on the telephone, who said that the intention was not to force the suspects to be interrogated, but for them to come in voluntarily.
Robin Holloway declared that she felt that the conversation with Karen Janssen went well, and was very informative, which contradicts the impression that Beth Twitty has of Karin Janssen.
On the same program, they interviewed Joran van der Sloot’s attorney, Antonio Carlo, who confirmed that the judge’s verdict, at the moment where the suspects were set free, was such that they could not be forced to come give a declaration again.
They can simply be invited to voluntarily give a declaration.
The lawyer also said that he doesn’t have a list of questions from the Public Prosecutor’s Office for his client, however, the Public Prosecutor sent a letter to the lawyer, to invite Joran to give a voluntary declaration. Carlo said that he hasn’t reacted to the letter.
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