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1. Disappearance
\nIn May 2005, 18-year-old Natalee Holloway went missing during a graduation trip to Aruba.<\/p>\n

She was last seen leaving a nightclub with Joran van der Sloot.<\/p>\n

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2. Investigation
\nExtensive searches and repeated investigations found no remains,<\/p>\n

and Natalee was declared legally dead in 2012.<\/p>\n

The case drew major international attention for years.<\/p>\n

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3. Extortion and Legal Outcomes
\nIn 2010, van der Sloot tried to extort Natalee\u2019s mother by offering information about her location for money, leading to U.S.<\/p>\n

federal charges. In 2023, he admitted responsibility for Natalee\u2019s death as part of a plea deal.<\/p>\n

Aruba\u2019s 12-year statute of limitations prevents prosecution there.<\/p>\n

He is currently serving sentences in Peru and in the U.S.<\/p>\n

4. Closure
\nNatalee\u2019s mother, Beth Holloway, said the confession, though painful,<\/p>\n

brought some resolution: \u201cAs far as I\u2019m concerned, it\u2019s over. Joran van der Sloot\u2026 is the killer.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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