"Joran van der Sloot's Confession to Daughter Natalee's Murder Corroborated, Says Beth Holloway"
Joran van der Sloot has confessed to killing Natalee Holloway, admitting to crushing her head with a cinder block before disposing of her body in the ocean.
Joran van der Sloot, a Dutch national, has confessed to the murder of Natalee Holloway, an 18-year-old who went missing during a senior trip to Aruba with her high school. Van der Sloot's confession came as part of a plea agreement to extortion charges. The transcript of his confession reveals a disturbing account of Holloway's death.
According to van der Sloot, he became angry when Holloway refused his sexual advances. In a fit of rage, he admitted to crushing her head with a cinder block on the beach. He then dragged her unconscious or lifeless body into the ocean before leaving the scene. Van der Sloot described how he smashed her head in with the block, causing her face to collapse.
After killing Holloway, van der Sloot claimed that he walked home and engaged in mundane activities such as checking soccer scores and visiting a porn site. This behavior baffled Holloway's mother, Beth, who expressed disbelief that he could commit such a heinous act and then carry on with his daily routine.
Despite van der Sloot's history of lying, Beth Holloway believes his confession to be true. She stated that the claim has been corroborated by various sources, including FBI teams and prosecutors who conducted a comprehensive investigation. A polygraph test was also administered to further support the confession.
Beth Holloway also believes that van der Sloot's confession was influenced by his time in U.S. custody. She suggests that he may not have come forward with the truth otherwise. Van der Sloot will serve his sentence in Peruvian custody and has been ordered to pay restitution to the Holloway family.
In addition to the murder charges, van der Sloot pleaded guilty to extortion and wire fraud. He had extorted $250,000 from the Holloway family by promising information about the location of Natalee's remains. He received $25,000 upfront and was supposed to receive the rest once the body was positively identified. However, he lied about the location of the remains, further adding to the pain and anguish of the Holloway family.
Overall, this case has been a harrowing and heartbreaking journey for the Holloway family. The confession from van der Sloot provides some closure, but the pain of losing their daughter will never fully heal. The justice system has held van der Sloot accountable for his actions, and the Holloway family hopes that this brings them some measure of peace.
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