RSSRiding With Paul Reynolds
In the late morning I met Paul Reynolds, Natalee’s uncle, for some coffee and to discuss his upcoming plans. Paul plans to leave Aruba tomorrow and go back home to Texas. He also stated that he will be back to Aruba. Paul has made himself accessible all the time and has answered so many questions. After breakfast Paul let me ride with him and spend a day in the life of a member of the Family searching for any clues or leads in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.
After breakfast we made a quick jaunt over to the Van der Sloot home to see by the off chance that maybe Paul Van der Sloot was home. A couple more pictures later and off we go. Having no success, it was off to the ponds to take a quick look as to what was finally done. I quick side note is that I am not quite sure why they ever stopped at the ponds seeing that they were not drained entirely. I just hope that the story that the pumps broke was not the reason why actions were ceased there. From what I saw there was plenty off water still needed to be drained.
It was now off to Paul’s hotel to do some brain storming and bide some time until his Fox, Day Side interview. I referenced to Paul that although it was a mark of brilliance what he and his family have done with the MSM in keeping this story on the front pages like no other story I have seen in recent years. Let us remember that Beth, Paul and family have single handed kept the MSM focused on Natalee Holloway and the events in Aruba. They have literally guilted the media into following the story or suffer the wrath of the viewing public.
That being said I mentioned to Paul as I did earlier in the week to Natalee’s dad, Dave Holloway, that maybe they should think about local media as well. International media like FOX, CNN, MSNBC and the other alphabet ones are great for American attention; however, Aruba really only gets CNN. If they really wanted to get to the hearts and minds of the Aruban people then maybe they should appeal to them through the local radio. Do interviews, take questions, appeal to the sensibilities of the Aruban public. To truly get through and make your point it is much better coming from the mouths of Natale’s family on local radio than it is from Nancy Grace on CNN. Ask any Aruban with regards to their opinion of Nancy Grace and they will say, I hope shy does not think of buying time sharing any time soon.
So thus the calling of the local radio stations began. Paul went live on Magic 96.5 FM today for a short time and tomorrow Paul will be live and in person at Top 95 from 9 to 10 am. He will be discussing where the situation is presently at and answering questions. Let us just hope that the family will continue to pursue the local media scenario as Aruban’s will listen to the radio, watching Nancy Grace that is another story.
Then is was off to the Marriott for the Fox News interview for the Day Side program. There we met Jossy Mansur who was also a guest on the show. I couple of technical difficulties later and Paul got bumped and Jossy Mansur went on to discuss Joran Van der Sloot and some of his anger management issues. After the show I was introduced to Jossy for the first time. Seemed like a nice enough man who wanted to get to the bottom of things. However, that post is for another time like tomorrow. I will say that I was amused when I introduced myself, “Hello Sir, I am Red from Scared Monkeys.” His reply, “I am glad to finally meet you, your monkeys think I am only in this for the fame and attention and absolute power.” Needless to say a smile engulfed my face knowing that the only way he could have known such a comment was to be reading the Scared Monkey’s forum.
After the Fox interview Paul Reynolds, Jossy Mansur and I sat down and just discussed the case and issues. Jossy presented a rather chilling statement that when reviewed seems to be true. Jossy said, “The only fact that we truly know as the truth is that Natalee got into a car with them.”
After meeting with Jossy it was off to the Holiday Inn so that Paul could meet up with his sister Beth Twitty who had just gotten in to town earlier today. Look forward to seeing Paul tomorrow and go with him to the radio interview on Top 95 at 9am. Thank you Paul for allowing me the insight and access to what is only a small portion of Natalee’s families day searching for her. Until tomorrow … signing off.
MSNBC and Fox are Reporting DNA Results Negative
The hair on the duct tape did not come from Natalee Holloway.
The Political Teen has video from Fox here.
Update: I forgot to mention that Scared Monkeys had the DNA information on July 25th in this post. Thanks to the fine people at Arubadag for reporting it.
Search Going On at Sand Dunes
There is a search going on in the Sand Dunes region of Aruba. Canal 90, an Aruban Radio station is reporting.
We will keep you updated if there is any other news.
Thanks Native Lingo.
Update: It looks like they are looking in a Gold Mine.
Beth Twitty Press Conference
Thanks to Teo at Arubadag for getting us the Audio to the press conference. If you are interested, here is the audio.
Beth Twitty just gave an emotional statement that to paraphrase said: She is very disappointed with the Aruban Justice System. She thinks that the Kalpoe brothers are criminals and that it is an injustice to have the boys who are free to walk amongst the citizens of Aruba. Also, Beth made the request that the Kalpoe brothers not be allowed to leave the country. Here is the transcript. It is now that I ask the world to help me. Two suspects were released yesterday who were involved in a violent crime against my daughter. These criminals are not only allowed to walk freely among the tourists and citizens of Aruba, but there are no limits where they may choose to travel. I am asking all mothers and fathers in all nations to hear my plea.
I implore you.
- Do not allow these two suspects, the Kalpoe brothers, to enter your country until this case is solved.
- Do not allow these criminals to walk among your citizens.
- Help me by not allowing these two to get away with this crime.
It is my greatest fear that the Kalpoe brothers will leave Aruba. I am asking the Aruban officials to notify the US State Department in the event these suspects try to leave this island. I am asking all nations not to offer them a safe haven.
I am asking this in the name of my beautiful, intelligent, outstanding daughter who I haven’t seen in 36 days and for whom I will continue to search until I find her.
Thank you all so much.
(Thanks KackyLacky for the transcription.)
AP: Mother Worried Brothers Will Flee Aruba
The mother of an Alabama teenager who disappeared more than a month ago on Tuesday expressed concern that two Surinamese brothers released from custody might try to flee the country and she asked other countries not to help them.
CNN; Holloway’s mother makes plea
Video also available (1:20)
The mother of missing American teenager Natalee Holloway asked Tuesday that two brothers who were held as suspects in her daughter’s disappearance not leave Aruba until the case is solved.
Beth Holloway Twitty pleaded for other countries not to allow them entry, and for Aruban officials to notify the U.S. State Department, should they decide to leave the Caribbean island.
Aruba 3 are in Court
The three young men detained in the disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway went before a judge in Aruba Monday.
The judge was to decide whether to extend their detention another 60 days.
On Sunday, authorities investigating the disappearance took each of three young men out separately to various locations on the island. Aruba’s attorney general said the trips were a way to continue checking the suspects’ stories and to gather new information.
The three detainees — the 17-year-old son of a top justice official on the island and two brothers from Surinam — were arrested on June 9.
Holloway has been missing for five weeks.
Update: 12:04 The three are still inside the courtroom. Top 95 (arubadag.com) asked the mother if it was true that one of her sons were going to be set free? She said she didn’t know anything, but that her lawyer said that things were going in a positive direction
12:27 Satish has been seen leaving the courthouse in handcuffs with his head down. This is not a determination of what the situation is, just a report. Fox reported that there should be some information in the next hour or so.
12:38 Jug and Beth Twitty have been allowed in the court house lobby, not the courtroom to witness the proceedings. They just reported “We have not learned anything yet.”
12:41 The evidence for Satish and Deepak Kalpoe has been presented.
12:42 The hearing is on hold for a Lunch Break. The Kalpoe’s mother is angry at the American Media. No new evidence has been presented according to the defense attorneys.
1:30 PM The F-16 Planes that the Dutch Military sent over to Aruba to search for Natalee have arrived on the island according to Canal 90. Thanks Arubagirl for the information.
2:25 PM EDT Judge has reached a decision on the 3 Holloway Suspects. Waiting for the details.
2:32 The Judge has LET THE KALPOE BROTHERS GO FREE
