Natalee Holloway
- 18 years old
- Born Oct 21, 1986
- Died May 30, 2005
- United States
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Natalee Ann Holloway , an American student from Mountain Brook, Alabama, disappeared on May 30, 2005 during a high school graduation trip in Aruba. The disappearance generated a media sensation in the United States and Aruba and sparked considerable interest in the Netherlands. Recently thanks to the effort of dutch Detective Peter R. de Vries more information has brought this case to light giving closure to friends, family and supporters world wide.
Holloway's disappearance was first discovered by her classmates, who were in Aruba celebrating their graduation from Mountain Brook High School, when she did not arrive at the airport for her return flight. Holloway was last known to have been seen outside of Carlos'n Charlie's, a local restaurant, with Joran van der Sloot and brothers Deepak and Satish Kalpoe, but the three men denied knowing what happened to her, stating that they had dropped Holloway off at a Holiday Inn where she was staying. Van der Sloot was arrested twice on suspicion of involvement in her disappearance and the Kalpoes were also arrested three times each, and each was released each time due to lack of evidence.
Aruban investigators conducted an extensive search of the island for Holloway, with the help of thousands of volunteers. FBI agents also participated in the search, as did fifty Dutch soldiers and specially equipped Dutch F-16s. The searches were without result, and Holloway remains officially missing to this day, although according to Aruban authorities she is most likely dead.
Throughout the search, Aruban investigators were criticized by Holloway's family for a perceived lack of progress. Holloway's family even called for a boycott of Aruba, which gained the support of Alabama Governor Bob Riley, but which failed to gain national backing. In addition to criticism of the investigation, many accused media outlets of using the story to boost ratings, and have pointed to the coverage as an example of missing white woman syndrome.
On December 18, 2007, Aruban prosecutors announced that the case would be closed without any charges brought against any of the then-suspects, whose status as such was thus ended under Aruban law. The case can only be reopened if substantial evidence comes to light.
Taken from Wikipedia entry "Natalee Holloway"
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Natalee Missing 41 Months
Louis (Oct 31, 2008)
We must continue to make those who may not be aware, that Natalee is still missing - we must keep her name out there for all to remember - we must keep her image in the minds of all. We can never let her be forgotten. This is not over and will never be until Natalee is found and returned home with the dignity and grace that she and her families so deserve.
Natalee's Birthday
Louis (Oct 21, 2008)
Through Natalee we have seen how families unite together with such love, devotion and determination in order to find the one they love so much. Through her families, we have seen why she is who and what she is. She has entered the hearts of so many and will remain in their hearts forever. She will never be forgotten. Her hard work, dreams, aspirations, and her compassion for life is an inspiration to all of us. She is a beautiful person, not just on the outside but on the inside as well.
Today, Oct 21, 2008, Natalee would have been 22. This is the fourth birthday that Natalee has not been able to celebrate. We should celebrate this day for her, in her honor, as we have come to know her - an ambitious, fun to be with, friendly, innocent, trusting, caring and compassionate young woman full of life with hopes and aspirations for a future.
Please take time today to think of Natalee - celebrate her day for her, and say a prayer for her and for her families and friends. Happy Birthday, Natalee.
I know your pain
Louise Lagerman (Oct 07, 2008)
I am so sorry for your loss.
I lost my daughter 3/16/06
Louise[Keren's mom]
www.mychildlossgrief.org/