Rosa Parks R.I.P. 1913-2005

Rosa Parks passed away last night. She was a very special woman who changed the history of the country for the better.

I could go on about what a great woman Rosa Parks was, but our good friend LaShawn Barber has done a fantastic job with lots of links.

The Story Behind the Bus

Parks’ Legacy Challenges New Generation

Civil rights icon Rosa Parks dies

Remains may be those of missing ISU woman, Olamide Adeyooye

According to the Chicago Sun Times, The remains of a woman believed to be in her early 20s were found in recent days in a rural Mississippi chicken house. Authorities believe that they may be of the missing ILL State student, Olamide Adeyooye. Although it has not been confirmed there seem to be striking physical similarities.

The remains of a woman believed to be in her early 20s were found in recent days in a rural Mississippi chicken house, and authorities said Monday they may be a missing Illinois State University student.

More on the investigation into the findings in the Olamide Adeyooye missing persons case.

Natalee Holloway Investigation: Water searches, tapes and bones?

An unconfirmed finding of bones was referenced by Tito Lacle during an interview with Greta Van Susteren, ‘On The Record’; October 24, 2005. According to Tito there has been no confirmation of these findings by authorities.

Tito: They have not found anything in specific. Earlier today there was a mention of finding some bones. Yet the chief of police or the person in charge rather, did not confirm that. He said he did not find anything, did not hear anything officially. So as we speak nothing official has been found. Although Arubans keep insisting on these new things being found today sometime.

From other sources in Aruba it appears that bones may have been found and are going to be tested. However, many speculate from the appearance of them that they may not be human. The searches continue, tips continue to come in and everyone waits for the authenticity of the Deepak Kalpoe/Jaime Skeeters tape.

For more of the interview: (Hat Tip: SunMoonStars)

Greta: Tito, what’s going on in this search?

Tito: Well basically Greta, Dave Holloway arrived in Aruba I believe last Tuesday.
He came with Tim Miller and Texas Equusearch. They have been diving ever since. Making different dives in different locations. There was one of those dives where they used sonar cameras to search the bottom of the ocean. Today they particularly searched an area in front of the Marriott Hotel.

Greta: Have they found anything?

Tito: They have not found anything in specific. Earlier today there was a mention of finding some bones. Yet the chief of police or the person in charge rather, did not confirm that.
He said he did not find anything, did not hear anything officially. So as we speak nothing official has been found. Although Arubans keep insisting on these new things being found today sometime.

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Beth Twitty discusses the new water searches, the fisherman’s huts, and police wanting to question Natalee’s friends.

During the Beth Twitty interview on Fox Line Up October 22, 2005, she makes some rather interesting comments. Some rather bold ones even for Beth Twitty:

Well Julie I think that Aruba realizes they don’t have any choice but to solve this case. They have to find out what happened to Natalee and where she is. It’s not an option anymore.

There were so many things that were just blatantly orchestrated wrong in the beginning.

There is a reason why there is no evidence. When evidence is never gathered or evidence is gathered and then lost that is when you don’t have any evidence.

Read more of Beth Twitty’s comments regarding the new searches and the direction that the case is proceeding in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.

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Diario: Paulus van der Sloot initiates preliminary case for damage and prejudice

From the Saturday, October 22, 2005 Diario: PAULUS VAN DER SLOOT A CUMINZA CASO PRELIMINARIO DI DAÃ’O Y PERHUICIO, relaciona cu e echo cu el a sinta algun dia den cel

More on the Paul Van der Sloot lawsuit against Aruba and his case of damage and prejudice, due to his being jailed during the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.

Paulus van der Sloot initiates preliminary case for damage and prejudice, related to the fact that he sat a few days in jail

ORANJESTAD(AAN): On Friday morning, the parents of Joran van der Sloot, Paulus and Anita van der Sloot presented themselves in court, along with their lawyer Mr. Arie Swaen.

Information that DIARIO has obtained shows that Paulus van der Sloot went to court with his lawyer to initiate a case of damage and prejudice, due to his being jailed during the case of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.

DIARIO called lawyer Swaen to confirm, and the lawyer explained that it’s is true that the case took place, however it can be regarded as a preliminary case. A person can ask for damages and prejudice when a case is officially closed. A person has 3 months to do this.

The judge indicated that he will give his decision on the 11th of November. According to lawyer Swaen, if the judge decides that the case is closed for Paulus van der Sloot, they will then initiate a case of damage and prejudice, for the days he sat in the police station jail.

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(Hat Tip: Get a Grip)