De zaak Natalee Holloway

Last updated
De zaak Natalee Holloway
The Case of Natalee Holloway
De zaak Natalee Holloway.jpg
Author Joran van der Sloot
Zvezdana Vukojevic
Language Dutch
Genre Autobiography, true crime
Publisher Sijthoff
Publication date
April 1, 2007 [1]
Publication placeNetherlands
Pages350
ISBN 978-90-218-0014-1
OCLC 150235828

De zaak Natalee Holloway: mijn eigen verhaal over haar verdwijning op Aruba (English: The Case of Natalee Holloway: My own story about her disappearance in Aruba) is an autobiographical non-fiction book written by Joran van der Sloot with Zvezdana Vukojevic. It was released in 2007 in the Dutch language by Amsterdam-based publisher Sijthoff. [2] An English version was not published. [3]

Contents

Background

Van der Sloot began writing the book while attending Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen. Arnhem Business School.jpg
Van der Sloot began writing the book while attending Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen.

Van der Sloot began writing the book in 2005 with reporter Zvezdana Vukojevic while he was attending business classes at Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen in the Netherlands, following his release from jail in Aruba in September 2005. He had by then been arrested twice as a suspect related to the disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway. [3] [4]

Summary

In the introduction to the book, Van der Sloot states, "I see this book as my opportunity to be open and honest about everything that happened, for anyone who wants to read it." [3]

The book presents Van der Sloot's account of the night Holloway disappeared and the media frenzy which followed. Details of his encounter with Holloway at the Carlos'n Charlie's nightclub in Oranjestad, Aruba is covered in explicit detail. He admits to lying in the past and apologizes for his actions, stating that he "found himself at the wrong place at the wrong time, and took a wrong decision." However, he insists that he did not break the law and is not a murderer. [3]

I hope every day that Natalee will be found.

Joran van der Sloot [3]

Reception and subsequent events

Weeks after the book was released on April 1, 2007, [1] a new search involving around twenty investigators was launched at Van der Sloot's parents' home on Aruba. [5] Dutch authorities did not comment on what prompted the new search, except that it was not related to Van der Sloot's book. [6] Natalee's father Dave Holloway said that he did not think the book provided any new information beyond Van der Sloot's original statements that could help the ongoing investigation. [7]

Northeastern University professor Jack Levin stated that a book is an opportunity for suspects of investigations to present their version of events. The Holloway family disputes Van der Sloot's account of Natalee's disappearance and has accused him of being involved. [3]

According to Jossy Mansur, managing editor of Diaro , reaction to the book was mostly negative. [7] A spokesman from Sijthoff stated that the publisher would not release sales figures of books in its catalog, including Van der Sloot's. [3]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joran van der Sloot</span> Dutch murderer (born 1987)

Joran Andreas Petrus van der Sloot is a Dutch murderer who was convicted in the 2010 killing of Stephany Flores Ramírez in Lima, Peru. He first came to public attention as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Peter R. de Vries</span> Dutch investigative journalist and reporter (1956–2021)

Peter Rudolf de Vries was a Dutch investigative journalist and crime reporter. His television program Peter R. de Vries, misdaadverslaggever covered high-profile cases and set a Dutch television viewing record. For decades he was famous in the Netherlands for his works in unsolved crimes. He also became internationally renowned for his programme covering the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. In 2005, he founded his own political party which was disbanded soon after.

Michelle Kosinski is an American journalist, host, and public speaker. She most recently wrote and hosted the podcast The Perfect Scam. Previously she was a Senior Diplomatic Correspondent for CNN and White House Correspondent for CNN until 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Disappearance of Natalee Holloway</span> Case of an American woman who disappeared in Aruba

Natalee Ann Holloway was an 18-year-old American high school graduate from Mountain Brook, Alabama, who disappeared from the Caribbean island of Aruba on May 30, 2005. Her disappearance resulted in an international media sensation, especially in the United States. The prime suspect, Dutch national Joran van der Sloot, has made conflicting statements over the years about his involvement, including a confession to killing her. Holloway's remains have not been found.

Natalee is a female given name. It is a variant of the name Natalie, though uncommon according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Notable people with the name include:

Texas EquuSearch is a search-and-rescue organization dedicated to searching for missing persons. It has increasingly become involved in high-profile abduction cases, including that of Natalee Holloway, working through local law enforcement agencies. TES is headquartered in Dickinson, Texas, a suburb of Houston.

This article lists some of the events that took place in the Netherlands in 2008.

Patrick Paul van der Eem is a Dutch Antillean and convicted drug dealer known for his part in the undercover television report about Joran van der Sloot that was produced by Dutch crime reporter Peter R. de Vries. The program set a Dutch television viewing record and renewed attention in the ongoing investigation of the 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway in Aruba.

<i>Natalee Holloway</i> (film) 2009 American film by Mikael Salomon

Natalee Holloway is a 2009 American television film directed by Mikael Salomon based on Beth Holloway's book about the 2005 disappearance of her daughter Natalee Holloway. The film stars Amy Gumenick as Natalee Holloway, Tracy Pollan as Beth Holloway-Twitty and Jacques Strydom as Joran van der Sloot. When it aired on the Lifetime Movie Network on April 19, 2009, the film scored the highest television ratings at that time in the network's history.

<i>Pauw & Witteman</i> Dutch late-night talk show

Pauw & Witteman was a Dutch late-night talk show, hosted by Jeroen Pauw and Paul Witteman. It was generally focused on current affairs and politics. It was broadcast every weekday at 11 pm on Nederland 1. It was initially co-produced by Dutch public broadcasters NPS and VARA, and subsequently produced solely by VARA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jaap Amesz</span> Dutch television personality

Jaap Amesz is a Dutch television personality. He gained fame as the first winner in 2008, of the Dutch reality television series The Golden Cage, the successor to Big Brother, where he became known as Terror Jaap. In a final competition of the series presented by Bridget Maasland and Rutger Castricum, he won the amount of €1.35 million euros.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">National Penitentiary Institute (Peru)</span> Peruvian correctional agency

The National Penitentiary Institute of Peru is the government agency charged with incarcerating convicts and suspects charged with crimes. It is part of the Peruvian government's Ministry of Justice.

<i>Loving Natalee</i> Book by Beth Holloway

Loving Natalee: A Mother's Testament of Hope and Faith is an autobiography written by Beth Holloway about her missing daughter Natalee Holloway, with portions contributed by Sunny Tillman. It was first published in October 2007 by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins, and has also been marketed under its alternate subtitle The True Story of the Aruba Kidnapping and Its Aftermath.

Elizabeth Ann Holloway is an American speech pathologist and motivational speaker. She became widely known in the international media after the disappearance of her teenage daughter Natalee during her high school graduation trip to Aruba in 2005. Subsequently, Holloway became a speaker on the topic of personal safety. She founded the International Safe Travels Foundation—to educate the public to help them travel more safely— and the Natalee Holloway Resource Center to aid families of missing persons.

<i>Aruba: The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise</i> 2006 book by Dave Holloway, R. Stephanie Good, and Larry Garrison

Aruba: The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise is an autobiographical true crime book by Dave Holloway about his experiences searching for his missing daughter Natalee Holloway, co-written with R. Stephanie Good and Larry Garrison. It was released on April 11, 2006, by the Thomas Nelson publishing company.

Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK) is a Dutch publishing group of fiction and nonfiction books that is active also in Belgium. It operates through multiple units. Its headquarters are located in Utrecht.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aruba Police Force</span> Law enforcement agency

The Aruba Police Force is the main law enforcement agency of Aruba. The force operates under the authority of the Minister of Justice and Social Affairs. the force is headed by the Chief Commissioner currently Ramon Arnhem

<i>Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter</i> Dutch television show

Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter was a Dutch investigative television program covering high-profile criminal cases. Created and presented by Peter R. de Vries the program ran from 1995 until 2012.

Melissa Kremer was a Dutch author, who died from acute leukemia. Her book, Mijn kwaadbloed, became a Dutch bestseller. Its presales were unparalleled in popularity.

Events from the year 2023 in the Netherlands.

References

  1. 1 2 "De zaak Natalee Holloway (Sloot, J. van der)". NRC Boeken. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
  2. Van der Sloot, Joran; Zvezdana Vukojevic (April 2007). De zaak Natalee Holloway: mijn eigen verhaal over haar verdwijning op Aruba (in Dutch). Amsterdam: Sijthoff. ISBN   978-90-218-0014-1. OCLC   150235828.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Brouwer, Christine (2007-11-28). "Van der Sloot's Book gives his version of the night Natalee vanished". ABC News . Retrieved 2008-03-21.
  4. Lohr, David (2010-03-03). "Why Does Suspect Keep Talking in Holloway Case?". AOL News . Retrieved 2010-08-31.[ permanent dead link ]
  5. Montaldo, Charles (April 2007). "Dutch Police Search Van der Sloot Home". About.com. Retrieved 2007-04-28.[ permanent dead link ]
  6. Korps Politie Aruba (2007-04-28). "Gecombineerd rechercheteam onderzoekt vermissing Natalee Holloway" (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  7. 1 2 Grace, Nancy (2007-04-30). "Transcripts: Investigators Search Natalee Holloway Disappearance Suspect's House". CNN . Retrieved 2010-08-30.