Monday, June 06, 2005

Natalee Holloway Still Missing: Images From Aruba
 

Carlos 'N Charlies

The image at left is an outside daytime view of Carlos and Charlies, the Aruban version of a string of night spots from Texas to Cozumel and Cancun.

Arashi Beach Area

Palm Beach

Additional images of the Arashi Beach area are here. As mentioned in the post above, the terrain is not that of a simple sand beach. The area where Natalee Holloway was last reported to be taken before being dropped at her hotel is not an easy one to search.

Aruban Sunset

The search is all the more complicated by the surrounding water - home to difficult tides and currents. As previously reported, the Auban authorities have requested the asistance of the FBI through a special diving teram capable of searching amid the currents and under water outcroppings in the area.

Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Accidental Death Not Ruled Out in Case of Missing Alabama Teen

Authorities told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday that one of the three is the son of a Dutch justice ministry official who has lived on the island for more than 10 years and is studying at a school there.

In an important reversal, officials also said the two arrested men have not been charged as had been announced previously. Attorney general spokeswoman Vivian Van Der Biezan said authorities initially misspoke while trying to explain the situation to foreign reporters in English, a second language in this Dutch territory.

No one should want to queer an investigation for the sole purpose of sensationalizing the news; however, at the same time, no one should want the powerful elite of a small island nation to go light on the details simply to preserve the island's reputation among potential tourists, or even worse.

Hopefully the days ahead will clear up this growing mystery; but can an America who has experienced a Chappaquiddick afford to turn a blind eye to anything but the clearly communicated truth in the case of Natalee Holloway?