"IT'S OVER!" | Joran van der Sloot Confesses to Natalee Holloway's Murder

[@CourtTV]

00:00 Introduction 20:53 Was Van Der Sloot telling the truth? 31:56 Walkthrough: Natalee's Death MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/news/joran-van-der-sloot-admits-to-natalee-holloways-2005-murder/?

[@Dino-gl1su]

I don't believe it until I see the video,audio where HE says it personally, admits it...from his mouth

[@Ittybitty733]

@@Dino-gl1su then why did you watch this. How stupid ppl can be

[@Play4keeks]

​@@Dino-gl1sueven then, I don't believe it. He is a lying serial killer.

[@melanieUsh]

​@@Dino-gl1su we have a show in the netherlands he tell it himself, it all come out of his own damn mouth ... but i dont believe this story at all! its called " de biecht van joran van der sloot" idk if it comes with subtitles

[@julieuk5855]

Cheers Court TV! Thank you for the extra link.

[@tmp1111]

Natalies mother never gave up. She solved this. I am so relieved for her

[@angelacompres7947]

My utmost respect for that amazing woman...the epitome of a MOTHER.

[@jacquelinewright5985]

Yes she never gave up

[@michellestreater3296]

Nither did her dad

[@crashers17]

I'm glad that Natalie's family finally got some answers. Beth Holloway is an extremely strong woman,who never gave up. I admire her very much. I can't imagine what it's been like, waiting all these years for answers. I hope she can have some peace now...

[@Killuminati911]

he lied again

[@kaiceylasher290]

No one is giving credit to Natalee’s father who has spent a great amount of time and money to get this confession, hats off to him as well as Natalee’s mother.

[@CharlesSwanson-dw6ht]

And also the brother.

[@dejuhvu1793]

Yup, that whole family.

[@peppercat8718]

Yes, I was thinking that too, I thought maybe he had passed away.

[@kathrynbaker7529]

​@peppercat8718 nope. He's very much alive. I saw Nancy Grace and guests on her KZbin channel. He was there. He let Beth and his son speak.

[@kathrynbaker7529]

Absolutely! I've always thought Natalee looked alot like her father.

[@fayrefitness]

Wow. Her mother. She did it. She got the truth. She paid him. She sued him. She never stopped.

[@richardleeuwenburg9093]

She didn't get the whole truth. I am from the Netherlands but I can tell you, you are wrong. He lied again. Okay he confessed he killed her, but we already knew that. He already confessed that years ago when Peter R. De Vries set up a undercover operation. But this story is another bullshit story. If he really threw her body in the sea, it would eventually show up somewhere. And there are so many things about his story that doesn't make sense at all. And that pathological lying psychopath will be rewarded for it, because now he will be free when he is 57 or so. Instead of spending the rest of his pathetic life in jail, which he deserves.

[@hildapompa4236]

She paid him??????

[@CandyCaneGirls24]

⁠@@hildapompa4236she was extorted by Van deer Sloot, where he asked her for money in exchange for telling her where and what happened to Natalie. He either didn’t say anything to her, or what he gave her was false. He was extradited to America because of this extortion charge, which brought he confession in a plea deal

[@roxanneshelton8671]

@@CandyCaneGirls24 Thank you! Now I understand why did Alabama TO JORAN VAN DER SLOOT, INMATE plead "Guilty with Natalee Holloway's killer."

[@Juke582]

That wasn’t the truth!!!! He threw her down and tore her clothes off and raped her and strangled her without a doubt! He got nothing for the stealing of 25 G either! No prison time! Huge scam!

[@brendarowe984]

Natalee's Father should be commended for ALL of the work HE did to try to solve this case. The money & time he spent was huge.

[@kathrynbaker7529]

Yes, definitely.

[@bridge2336]

Mom is getting all the credit but how about Dad too. I mentioned this to myself, and I’m glad to see a few others here, did too.

[@Angelp-s3g]

I think it’s because the mother is the active speaker and the face in all interviews. In behalf of her family in all these years. That’s why the media only gave her the credit. That father seems fine being in the background and let her be the voice. But yes the Media def needs to include him in this not just Beth.

[@aleksandrapoterek5411]

Exactly what the paranolmal people sad in 2007

[@NatAnnValle81]

Classmates🫂📧FATHER😨🧘‍♀️🦨💨👂🥵😡🏹💘💓💔🏋🏻‍♂️🪞🚐🦹🏼‍♀️

[@AP12360]

I have been to Aruba and there is no way he walked with her into the water from the beach and her body did not wash ashore. I believe he called his dad to help him and they took a boat out to the ocean and dumped her body.

[@juneyshu6197]

That was reported!

[@annedodgson8677]

Yes…

[@bamadad53]

Yes. His story is full of holes. If he pushed her body out into the ocean it would have sank but…as her body decomposed internal gases would have made her body resurface and currents would have floated her body to shore.

[@kristineteall368]

@@bamadad53they said years ago that sharks may have gotten to her in which case, there wouldn’t be anything left to float ashore. So sad. This guy is a monster.

[@bamadad53]

@@kristineteall368 they based that on the assumption he carried her body way out in the ocean and dumped her that way. If he drug out only waist deep and shoved her she would have only been 4-8 feet deep. Yes there is a possibility that sharks got her at that depth but also a very strong possibility that decomposed gases would have surfaced her and she floated back to shore before sharks got to her. That happens all the time. A guy I went to high school with drowned at Panama City (under-toe got him). He was discovered 2 days later “on the shore”. His body bloated from decomposed gases. Small marine life had nibbled on him but no shark. No one will ever convince me that Natalie’s body would have disappeared in swallow water.

[@patmatt1987]

This sick, spoiled man was coddled by both his parents and the law of Aruba because his father had pull due to being a diplomat but now he finally learns to be held accountable for all his crimes! Never doubt a mother’s determination as this lovely lady has proven it. Wishing her and the family peace from here forward as she deserves it. RIP Nataly!!!

[@ellybean5868]

Thank you Vinnie for your comment that you don't use the word closure. As a parent who has lost a child, there is no closure ever

[@lindytrezise372]

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you ❤

[@kateashby3066]

I’m sorry for the pain you must experience ❤

[@Lee_Anne123]

So true! So sorry for your loss

[@bluesageful]

So true.... my daughter died in 2016 . There is NEVER closure. And I despise hearing people ask that question.

[@ellybean5868]

Thank you hon for your kind words ❤️

[@levy1773]

I was 9 when Natalee went missing and I was so immersed in her case. I remember learning that Natalee was a premed student so I subconsciously followed her path and now I’m almost 30 and am now a physician. rest easy natalee 💛

[@juneyshu6197]

Nice tribute!

[@kathrynbaker7529]

Wow...Congratulations!

[@levy1773]

Thank you both! I hope Beth knows how much her daughter has inspired people.

[@mihirengg19]

@@levy1773she sleeps with the fishes

[@kam0406]

Congratulations to you! My fiancé is a doctor and I respect all the years of schooling you do! It’s a long road. I know many doctors and most will say something inspired them. Natalie had so much promise and her young life was ended far too soon.

[@lisabolo26]

Natalee's Mom is so strong and someone to emulate. It still angers me what happened to Natalee. She was a true innocent.

[@mad7fisher]

I still remember so vividly the first days of her disappearance, I was thinking how desperate I would be. I have a son, I can't imagine. Beth is so strong. 🙏

[@wildestcowboy2668]

😂

[@laurenehamilton453]

I'm so happy that he finally confessed. I don't believe his story. I do believe his admission about the cinder block, but I don't believe that he put her in the water. He had help from his friends, got a boat, and used that cinder block to weigh her down. This was a story that was told by his friends.

[@donnatharp7524]

He told the truth. They had him hooked up to lie tests and other things so that he couldn't lie.

[@honeybunch5765]

I also believe he violated her, and it wasn't a romantic stroll along the beach as he was trying to make it out. His intention was to kill her. He did it again and would keep on killing if he wasn't caught in Peru.

[@mad7fisher]

I agree. He is such a nasty piece of work - There's probably some truth in that story, but he's protecting these friends that helped him. They were in jail for a time - They were questioned by police so obviously there's something there. But not enough evidence to keep them.

[@eggmooi2797]

@@mad7fisherespecially because deepak, satish and Joran initially gave the same false statements about where they were dropped off. If a girl is missing, you’re a suspect in her disappearance, but you’re totally innocent and your sketchy friend who brought the girl with that’s now missing tells you to lie to the police about where you dropped them off, who in their right mind would do that? They’re either complicit in some way or Joran had dirt on them (unlikely considering the severity imo). I can’t believe they accepted this crap.

[@mad7fisher]

@@eggmooi2797 I am 100% with you on this. Couldn't agree more. Load of crappila goin on here

[@annes.9338]

Why would a cinder block be on the beach? And conveniently at hand?

[@laurajones5180]

This poor woman. I'm still not certain this man told the truth. He has lied so much

[@veeherreraJanecka]

I don’t believe him. I believe he killed her with his own hands but added the cinder block part to further hurt Beth. He s a sociopath liar. Can’t trust him.

[@lindatohara6438]

AGREED!!!

[@Chillaxing113]

100%

[@kf10126]

That was basically my comment, hasn't he confessed in and taken it back like so many times by now? How can we believe this person?

[@kathleencastle8631]

I don't know why Beth thinks he's honest now

[@maalikohug8354]

Wow her mom is so strong

[@SouthernMelle]

Breaks my heart for Natalie’s loved ones, especially her mother. It’s nice to hear her say she’s satisfied with the confession and that justice has finally been served as best it can be.

[@melroseplaceee]

They have a 'statute of limitations' for murder in Aruba. That alone makes me want to never go there alone.

[@fashionality1]

Absolutely 😊

[@truthhurts2879]

*statute ❤

[@Whitedove6]

I will never go there or allow any of my family to go !

[@bitchstudio1210]

niun hende kie bo kinan anth omh bai den conji bo mama😂

[@bitchstudio1210]

its the safest place bro more safe then america cmon😂any locals reading ur comment gone cuss u out cus wtf.

[@dwightcrapson135]

After all the lies Van-Der-Sloot has told, people are now taking him at face value. I would be cautious about believing anything he says. People tend to believe what they want to believe.

[@lotus___freedom]

Exactly, he did get 20 years of his original sentence reduced thanks to his new version of a ''confession.'' Tell a lie once and all your so called other truth becomes questionable. He's a pathological liar with enough motives to lie again just to save himself. Joran is not sorry for what he did, he''s sorry that he got caught. @dwightcrapson135

[@MoeinSactown]

I totally agree with you. This piece of garbage is a proven LIAR! You can’t believe anything he says. He should rot in prison.

[@krops2331]

Felt the same way. Seemed like he might have been trying to cause her mother more pain by making it so brutal.

[@OriginalCelticFreckles]

He definitely lied about the details of how he killed her and probably who was involved. He only does what suits himself. He's incapable of feeling guilt.

[@Daniela-Christianson]

I doubt the Mom is believing what she wants to. My guess is that the relief in finally hearing him admit that he took Natalee's life, may have kept her from putting a lot of weight into the details. It doesn't ring true to me that a young girl would knee a 6ft plus man after his sexual "advance", even though it gave me a lotta joy to think about. Also, carrying her body into the ocean seemed unlikely. Surely he woulda known this wouldn't conceal his crime. The cinderblock happening to be on the beach? Nah! That's what you weighted her down with. A psychopath can pass a polygraph test. I just hope she can begin the journey to some well-earned peace and healing. You did EVERYTHING you could for your baby, Beth. You're an inspiration to all of us.

[@spiritofanu3112]

I find this new version of events hard to believe. Joran says he “half pulled, half walked” Natalee into the water. How could he “half walk” her if she was already dead? Is there any possibility that she could have been conscious when she was thrown into the water?The island was combed after her disappearance. Why was no blood or tissue found on the beach or the cinder block if he pulverized her skull? Did someone come back and help him get rid of the evidence? Why all the stories of his father being involved after with a boat? If he just dragged her bleeding body to the water up to his knees, where did the body go? Is there a cliff right off the shore? How did the body just go poof? This version is just too tidy. Using this confession, he exonerates anyone who might have helped him after. Just too tidy. The other point I want to make is his acceleration from attempted rape to pulverizing her skull is pretty unusual. I believe he has done this before Natalee. He might be a serial rapist as well as a serial killer. Too bad Aruba washed their hands of this whole tragedy so soon after. I remember thinking as the story was originally airing, that this island is protecting the van der Sloot family. I never forgot that feeling. It is too bad cases of attempted rape or “disappeared” women where ever this monster lived before and after Natalee were not further investigated. Something does not add up about this story. I think he was telling Natalee’s mother what she needed to hear to end the case. Sorry - more questions than answers for me.

[@hope7144]

I agree... I don't believe his story.. 'I'm surprised Beth believes his story, but maybe she knows more details then we do.

[@tishwitch]

Natalee is dead either way. If the parents can sleep better because they feel like they found the killer, and they know the story - great! Even if his buddies or his dad helped, or if she was semi conscious or if more disturbing things transpired... None of that matters. Joran waited until 3 years after the statute of limitations on murder in Aruba had passed, no other person can or will ever be charged with this crime. Sometimes the answer is to just let it come to an end, as her mom explained.

[@veeherreraJanecka]

I don’t believe him. I believe he killed her with his own hands but added the cinder block part to further hurt Beth. He s a sociopath liar. Can’t trust him.

[@nochaser1506]

I agree 100%

[@nochaser1506]

And I hope someday, a diver finds her remains.

[@smith899]

We lived in Alabama, a bit north of where this family lived. I have been in awe of her mother this whole time! Her strength, her demeanor, her politeness never left her. I would have become a screaming monster! How she remained such a lovely person is truly awe inspiring to me! ❤ I pray she is able to sleep better.

[@sheilabuchanan8619]

I lived in Vestavia Hills. This really hits home.

[@smith899]

@@sheilabuchanan8619 Yep! We lived in Madison but our daughter played soccer in Vestavia Hills a lot.

[@beachgirl468]

This is so chilling and just so crazy that after ALL these years, Joran finally confessed!! We all knew all along that he did it but to FINALLY hear him say he did it, to confess and admit to killing Natalie AND to give details of what happened and what he did, is just beyond heartbreaking but also very satisfying to finally get some answers!! I'm sure he left details out but I think his confession is really the truth. I've been to Aruba, and I've walked along that beach -right in front and past the Holiday Inn where Natalie was staying, and that beach is not very big (deep) as far as from the edge of the resorts that all line up along side of each other down the beach to the edge of the water. It's also very shallow in those waters a good distance out, so I'm baffled as to how her body didn't wash up to the shore and also how someone did not witness him on the beach with her or seeing him putting her in the water. There is a sidewalk (same concept as a boardwalk) along a good part of that beach where most people would be walking if they were out that late of night but, as I'm sure most of us have been to a beach somewhere along an ocean, we all know there's pretty much ALWAYS someone actually walking down on the beach in the sand along the water's edge especially when it's warm weather in a resort area like this.... so I still question some things.

[@AP12360]

I agree with you. I have also been to Aruba and there is no way he walked with her into the water from the beach. I believe he called his dad to help him and they took a boat out to the ocean and dumped her body.

[@beachgirl468]

@@AP12360 yep, I still think that too.

[@sd560]

Either his friend/s or his father helped dispose of the body, so I believe he's still lying, just to protect the other accomplices grrrr 😠🤬🤬🤬 RIP Natalie 😥😭😭💔💔💔💔💔

[@AnnaMorris411]

His “confession” was put to an argues polygraph examination and carefully reviewed. I think he could have made them appear like any couple taking in the shoreline on any other night. I don’t like believing him because of all the years he’s lied. But that mother wouldn’t have accepted anything but the truth. She would not be at peace like that if there were any doubt. I’m compelled to trust her and those who administered the exam.

[@BlackStump172]

@@AP12360Oh yes , dear daddy helped with the cleanup and also his low life mates . Daddy’s work colleagues did not want him imprisoned. I was so glad that he was imprisoned in Peru . I believe the body would have washed up if he had just walked into the water .😊

[@donnaschifini8778]

Prayers to her Mother and family.

[@teresareynolds2879]

We knew but so glad to have confirmation.

[@ladyfreedomsrawnarratives]

Yes, we all knew, just have to prove it. Only get one bite at the apple.

[@rebekkad.2092]

This is such a (sad) victory for Beth Holloway who persevered when she was in such pain. She is such a wonderful example of a mother who lived every day for her daughter. I hope soon you will be covering some kind of justice for Jonbenet.

[@MT-tx7bu]

It's been a long road for Beth, but she seems to be at peace with the decision and I can't help but be happy for that. I love that she had the opportunity to face him and tell him exactly what she needed to. That's a good thing.

[@novelist99]

I think Joran's story holds truth, but I think it's far from the whole story. For one thing, I think his friends helped him get rid of the body.

[@hansdekorver7365]

( After the sand bank there is a strong current )

[@lauralarrabee7870]

I think so too. There’s no way he would have been able to dispose of a heavy body on his own. Most 20 year olds have mommy and daddy still handle much of their business affairs. If not the Kalpoe brothers than Joran’s dad

[@hansdekorver7365]

@@lauralarrabee7870 When Joran was younger and saw a beggar somewhere , he picked him up and threw him into the river. He was very strong and ruthless. And Natalee weighed only 50 kg.

[@adorablegirl797]

what? who told you that?

[@ScarlettRose7221]

Vinnie, your questions re the blood on beach/cinder block and the knees deep water are exactly where I’m hung up on his story. Excellent program tonite!

[@veeherreraJanecka]

I believe he killed her with his own hands and added the cinder block story to hurt her mom more. He s a sociopath liar and I don’t believe his story of how but we know he did it

[@lindacalderon6417]

Yeah. A cinder block just happened to be right there....

[@ruthokelley5833]

As a mother who’s daughter died of cancer at age 66…how strong this mother had to be, for so many years…to see that her daughter’s killer was brought to justice! How my heart aches for that mother and Natalee’s family. 🤗❤️‍🩹

[@catzska]

I am truly sorry for the loss of your daughter. I am a Brest cancer survivor and I carry guilt every day that I am alive yet so many are not. I just got my results I am cancer free, I have been for nearly 12 years. However it never gets easier to get Mamogram’s, MRI’s and so forth and even more that so many are not here. My heart hurts for you. Love, support and hugs to you and your family. 💕💜💕✌🏻🙏🏻

[@ruthokelley5833]

@@catzska …please be well and savor all the joy! Thank you for your kind words…a parent never expects to have their child leave before they do! And…never by murder! But life happens anyway! We make hard choices and hard choices are forced upon us…and still we love and laugh and CRY! 🤗🫶🏻🍀🍀

[@mo777-]

sorry for your loss God bless you, strong beautiful woman❤

[@bluesageful]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my daughter a few years ago when she was 38. No one can fathom the grief.

[@bluesageful]

​@catzska you have nothing to feel guilty for. You're a survivor. You also know how precious life is. Savor it, forget money, enjoy your family. Make memories with them . ❤

[@santbr]

I have been following this case on tv for 18 yrs and as a mother myself, my heart ached for Beth. Worse than knowing your child has been killed is not knowing, this poor mother. Im happy he confessed, Im happy she is relieved and her heart can rest now. Poor Natalee, rest in peace beautiful young girl. I've been to Aruba many times and I always kept Natalee in my mind.

[@lolaready2562]

His greed !! To do her the way he did was disgusting and he deserves everything that’s going to happen to him in prison RIP Natalee 💐

[@mattk8810]

Nothing will happen to him in Prison

[@arthurgreene8799]

I hope the prison has a surgeon handy!

[@lolaready2562]

@@mattk8810 everything will happen to him in a American prison !

[@mchapman1928]

I do not believe his latest version of events. He’s a pathological liar. He can convince himself it happened that way and pass a polygraph. There are too many inconsistencies in his latest version. Natalee’s brother Matt and Beth’s attorney John Q. Kelly both have their doubts also. I’m convinced Natalee was not his first victim.

[@kellyhiller3977]

2 women that we know of

[@ashleypg1708]

Yes, exactly

[@elleanon2576]

Why is he still even alive and being fed and sheltered? Hope prison justice hits him up hard disgusting piece of sh

[@CKB-vi8nw]

Yes there were more I was just thinking yesterday when this first was released. This guy is a serial killer. He killed another woman short time after Holloway murder knowing he was being looked at and was the last to be seen with her. Serial killing can be compulsion.

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

agree 100%

[@willowproxy4346]

Natalee was from Mountain Brook Alabama, I grew up in Vestavia Hills Alabama right next door. I was in third grade when all this happened. I remember for the first 3 or 4 years I heard about this case on a daily basis. Anytime a new development happened or an anniversary came around there would always be local reports whether or not there were national ones. For most of my life the name Natalee Holloway has lived rent-free in my head. I've always wondered what really happened to her and if she and I had ever cross paths even just for a second before all this happened. Van Der Sloot has lied many times, but I'm hoping now he's just gotten tired of all the games and just decided to tell the truth. Hopefully this brings some kind of closure to Natalee's family and if Natalee exists somewhere out there, hopefully she's at peace. Edit: After hearing his actual confession, I do believe this is him actually admitting to killing her, but the way in which it happened sounds like another lie. What he is saying leaves no explanation for why she wasn't found. If what he's saying is true she would have been. Personally I think the evidence implied by the emails they were looking into tell a more realistic version of events.

[@maalikohug8354]

What a beautiful strong soul, so brave. I’m speechless

[@moonshadow3559]

Natalie’s mom is a beautiful, strong person. May she have some peace now🙏

[@PlasticPellets]

who? Joran?

[@qckdg175]

I've been following this case since day 1. I've been praying for resolution for her parents. I've watched her mother and father try desperately to get answers. I'm glad they were able to get some answers.

[@jusjil]

Why is he getting out in 22 years?!!! How can that be? Why is he not getting the electric chair or life without parole?! He is the devil. A soulless killer.

[@Ku_xiaohai]

Mum always says “You don’t need hope when you have a plan” and she’s as right as Nat’s Mother because she had a plan and she executed it. I couldn’t be more pleased for her after all these years the nightmare of not knowing is over. I am sure Natalie is as proud as punch❤

[@dobiemom9245]

SOOO Happy for Beth and her family today.

[@STate-sw9ld]

I cant believe he will get out of prison someday. He’s obviously a danger to society

[@faithcrownofjewels4467]

RIP Natalee! Now her family has some sort of justice. 😢

[@eveliinaniilivuo7329]

Just heartbreaking, and we’ve known all these years it was him. I really admire her mother, who never quit the fight for justice.

[@auroraborealis1987]

Nothing compares to a mothers love for her child. When I hear the beautiful waves crashing or the sun setting over peaceful waters I will think of Natalee.

[@dand4933]

Vinny and Chanley I love y’all. Your passion for the victims and families is felt through your work and words! Never change because your both an inspiration to putting light to the darkness.

[@linalopez5078]

This is heartbreaking I remember following this case especially after the 2nd murder he was a suspect for… the resilience of how this mother never ever gave up is by far the most beautifully painful definition of unconditional love a mother holds.. May your family feel peace and vindication while you continue to heal

[@juneyshu6197]

There was an interview where someone mentioned a boat and his dad helping. Makes sense. Despicable Van Der S*ut.

[@babette217]

Beth's speech gave me goosebumps. Such pure love for her daughter. Joran took so much from her. I'm glad she got her answers. Most parents and loves one don't get that.

[@erinjh89]

You can see the relief on her face. As a mother, she can have peace, knowing her daughter can now rest in peace. It's not about him being charged with Natalie's murder, that will never bring her back. If couldn't have her daughter back, she just needed closer above all else. Bless her!!!

[@RYMAN1321]

He’s lied so many times why should anyone believe what he says? He’s pathological

[@tanyaporter8455]

Why would he ever get out of prison after murdering 2 women ?

[@snowinoctober8239]

What’s so sad is he knows he can’t be tried and there’s no body to confirm If this is all she endured. This poor family and poor girl :(

[@mariedomanski]

Where would there be a cinder block in the sand on a beach?!

[@Banks040]

I’m sorry but the parents knew something. I believe dad helped take her out to sea

[@spiritofanu3112]

agree

[@spiritofanu3112]

I believe the parents of Johan knew he was a troubled soul and had tried something like this before - always getting Dutch authorities to cover up for him. There was already a pattern of rescuing him established.

[@lindatohara6438]

Their karma was real bad after that???

[@alfredindy8058]

The parents only? What about the Aruba police? Remember that Boss Hog looking Aruba police officer who said that he bet Natalee wasn't even on the island? Remember that ugly looking spokeswoman who talked like she had a goldfish in her mouth (udder dis and udder dat) shaming the family and the United States for not agreeing with the Aruba law? Remember his mother who said the United States owed Joran a college education?

[@XanArt21]

I think it was the swamp at the natural reserve, the dad would know her body would wash up if dumped in the sea.

[@markr.devereux3385]

I could have told her that a month after the girl was reported missing. A private detective concluded as much.

[@MizzTracy]

He held out for ever!!

[@lindatohara6438]

Why? Now? Guy is a demon for sure.

[@lspiegel5704]

Does anybody else wonder what on earth is a cinder block doing on the beach? Hard to believe.

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

That guy has ruined two families. I hope he never sees the light of day.

[@nicolecordascarapicchia6380]

I just returned from 10 days on Aruba. Funny though, i didnt see one cinder block on any beach and I went to 4. I do not believe a word joran says.

[@palmtreesandsand1793]

I’ve been in that area. It’s where the ocean is calmer. How come the body didn’t float after a few days? I always knew, in my heart, that he killed her. I’m glad he confessed and that Natalee’s mom finally found out some truth. I still believe his father helped him

[@Rollimggiant]

Tides change daily . Just because you were there a day a week a month and it was calm means nothing

[@nixie_moon]

You do know a bloody body wouls be eaten up by sharks and bottom feeders in mins, it's not a river or a lake

[@benicio1967]

A nearby cinder block on a beach?? When is the last time you saw a “HANDY” cinder block on a beach? Very hard to believe! No, impossible to believe.

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

I'm glad that they raised the questions that they did. A body doesn't float right away, it sinks. It takes a few days for gases to bring it to the surface. So unless the tide pulled Natalee far away from shore she would have only been in waist-high water during the initial days when she went missing. Then, again, unless the body was pulled far enough from shore for it to disappear from view and / or be eaten by sea creatures, it would have been right there by the beach where it likely would have washed up or someone to have spotted it. Lastly, I've seen war crime videos of people getting smashed in the face with heavy objects. There are fountains of blood. I don't understand how this could have happened at a popular beach without someone - anyone - strolling past the area in the next morning and seeing at least some trace of blood. I don't know. Ultimately I guess it doesn't matter now, but it doesn't all add up to me.

[@beadragon1048]

I totally agree! They SCOURED those waters and beaches immediately after and for months to years after! It doesn’t add up! I know he killed her, no doubt but there are huge parts of the disposal that are missing! He is a seriously sick, arrogant, psychopath and has killed two girls, we know of, he should NEVER EVER SEE the light of day! 😂 His parents were in on it too, as they knew what happened and tried to cover it up! I think they may have died but if not they should be on the hook for some of this nightmare!

[@traceydixon2081]

Agree and I went there to Aruba after it happened. Locals said there is a place by the rocks where they throw chopped meat animals to keep sharks on that side of the island away from the tourist

[@qckdg175]

​@@traceydixon2081unfortunately I could see this demon adding poor Natalee to that pile or with help using a boat and anchoring her down with the cinder block further out. The confession doesn't make sense. The math ain't mathing🙄

[@Johnsaechao1]

I be waiting for him too. On his last day of prison .. I be waiting by the door waiting for him to come out..

[@kelz45]

Beth Holloway is the type of mother i wish every child could have. I know Natalee is so proud of her mom’s endless tenacity in getting some sort of justice for what happened to her. Of course people have questions about the story Joran gave, but I’m satisfied if Beth and the rest of Natalee’s family is. Rest in peace, Natalee and prayers for all who knew and loved her ♥️

[@angimichaelsen4557]

He should be in prison for the rest of his life !!! Pure evil !!

[@Lollyk13]

He's lied to the family for 18 years and were supposed to believe he's telling the truth now? Sorry I don't believe this self centered monster, all the stories hes made over the years... but if it helps ease Beth's mind and heart, then I hope she can heal now ❤

[@RYMAN1321]

My thoughts exactly I wish the mother and the family the best, but why would they suddenly believe this pathological liar ?

[@joW-u3c]

A teenager going by herself somewhere into the night with 3 random males on a Caribbean island seems like an accident waiting to happen.

[@tinadavies5109]

Vinnie, thank you for not using the word “closure”. As far as I am concerned closure is for real estate agents. We never get over the loss, but we do get through. I find the words you use are very cognizant of people’s feelings, and I love you for that. Keep up the good work.💜💜💜

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

I don't believe it , Nothing floats off in the surf when your knee deep. It floats back to shore, Life long Florida resident here!!! Joel

[@nitat4601]

That's the true epitome of a mother's undying love...Never giving up as she believed he was the murderer! WoW, Natalie would be 36...It's good justice is served! That killer should never see freedom, never!

[@marthaedavis5525]

He said he used a cinder block to leave her mother with that imagery. He enjoys inflicting pain in others.

[@evepeers7131]

God bless to all who have been affected by the tragedy of this beautiful young woman's death and such amazing praise to her mum and family and professionals who have persued Van der Sloot to the finale.

[@heathernikki5734]

I don’t understand who thought it was a good idea to take a bunch of 18 yr old kids to an island to drink. Wtf. This was SO not safe.

[@alicesings1971]

I followed this story and I’m so thankful for some relief from the stress Beth Holloway has been through. May Natalie finally Rest In Peace.

[@annjohns350]

As sad as it is, you never get in a car with 3 strange men

[@madeinussr7551]

Just to comprehend he wore this family out so much that they feel grateful to know he killed Natalee is so sad... The nightmare he made their lifes into, the agony....

[@brightpage1020]

What a strong momma and dedicated legal team. So sad about this tragedy but grateful the truth will out, with patience. It always does. Amazing mom to keep it in the public eye like this. At least our prayers for them about this mystery are finally answered with certainty. May they grieve in peace and find comfort.

[@marsargoxmiso1695]

I remember when this happened I was shocked since at that time i was a sophomore in highschool, I couldn’t even imagine the pain that her family were going through and the desperation of the parents trying to find her. This case did give me a lesson for sure being that young, that you never ever leave your friends alone with anyone you don’t know when you’re going out drinking. I’m praying for her family and their healing process. I’m glad they got some sort of peace but I do wish they he can face the music and justice for her murder.

[@OahuGizzy]

Answers were like gold to her. I am so happy she got them.

[@amysimpson1197]

God bless Beth Holloway and all of Natalie’s family and friends. It was gut wrenching to hear what happened. What a cautionary tale for teens.

[@RYMAN1321]

He’s probably lying again, as he’s done many times before. Don’t get me wrong he probably did do it, but when someone like him lies so much how can you believe anything he says ?

[@ginadaniele9369]

He’s not trying to implicate his dad. I have a feeling they got on a boat and they tied her to the cinderblock he killed her with so there’s no murder weapon and the body won’t wash up. Sick pos.

[@pattydonohue5452]

Vinnie, you are always spot on! The cinder block, the tides, the polygraph…these concerns don’t add up. There is evidence missing. He’s not being 100% truthful. He’s trapped and he had to admit to “something” that included guilt.

[@hansdekorver7365]

What is missing ?? The FBI did agree.

[@Noodley-Doo]

Is it over if they keep letting these killers out of jail. What about the 2 men that got in the car with them.

[@eml818-l3b]

Rest in peace Natalie. I’m glad your mom and brother finally got the answers . May they find closure and healing. J . Can rot in jail.

[@matlocksd]

Is it me?? Why is this such a high profile case?? Money!! That's why!!

[@heatherrrenea]

I live in Alabama and I remember when this happened. I was only like 12 years old. But how do they know he’s telling the truth? He’s lied so so much.

[@donnabecker9724]

He’s not completely.

[@kimzsiros7018]

I don’t believe a word he said…a brick on the beach and he put her body in the ocean from the shore??? I call bs

[@crissy7183]

I don’t think he disposed her body as he says. I think his 2 friends helped but wasn’t part of the murder of her. This case has always been hard for me. I thk it hit harder bc I had just had my first daughter a month before she was murdered. My daughter just graduated from high school & I thought about Natalie. My heart breaks for her family. It’s horrible

[@hansdekorver7365]

After the sand bank a very strong current ! And Natalee had to leave next morning , so no time for boat trips. ( Is also the opinion of the FBI )

[@anicatt]

I was pregnant from my son when she went missing today my son is 18 years old I am thankful to know there are answers to her case I always cared to know what happened to such beautiful, smart and wonderful young woman my heart goes to her mom and dad ❤

[@LucidXtreme]

Fabulous panel, Vinnie! Love listening to all of you on this important case. Knowing oceans as I do, I couldn't agree more with Dr. JSM. I cannot believe he could go up to only his knees and her body not come back. I feel strongly that how he disposed of her is not as simple as he said; I believe his prior stories about boats. What a horrible, violent sociopath. I only wish he got more time in jail. It is wonderful to see Beth Holloway happy again. I'm very happy that she's satisfied.

[@georgiaamanatides4207]

I firmly believe his father was complicit in getting rid of Natalie's body and covering for his son, Joran. His father ran interference legally for him thus why his being trained and considered for a judgeship was aborted by higher ups and his premature death from cardiac issues. Joran cost his father his father's job and shortened his life. Joran, imo, exonerated his father by omitting his role, by presenting a squed narrative in an attempt to win favor with his remaining family members. Keep in mind the Kalpo brothers have never fessed up nor confessed their role in Natalie's death and what they knew.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Her mistake was going off with a strange man, unchaperoned.

[@darobles76]

A mother's ❤️....RIP SWEET NATALEE. FOREVER YOUNG❤❤❤❤❤

[@reuelray]

Since I live in Alabama, we heard about the case here before it went national and worldwide. It really pissed me off, besides the fact that my only child is a daughter. I almost wanted to go down there, get that guy and choke the truth out of him. I suspected all along it was a failed sexual encounter, alcohol was involved and he probably threw her body in the ocean. There are more people who need to take some of the responsibly leading up to this crime however. Why did the chaperones allow any of the students to be without supervision? Why did she go with a stranger in a strange land? Why did the parents allow their children to leave the country without personally escorting them; especially with stories abound about females being murdered while on vacation in the tropics. Don't get mad at the messenger but these things need to be said. Stop dropping the ball parents as well as these pre-college educational institutions. The town I live in, one of the colleges had what they call college days last week. The chaperones shut themselves up in their motels, while the kids were nilly willy all over the place. I rest my case..🤷🏿‍♂️

[@loralieisa]

College kids do need supervision. I think the Alabama teens were very naive and didn't know about so much evil in this world. Forget "me too" it needs to be "count me out" meaning don't put yourself in a position of being compromised with unknown males.

[@reuelray]

@@loralieisa Natalie and her group, and the kids who came here were high school not college students; who need even more supervision because most of them, were-are still minors.

[@crissy7183]

I boycotted Aruba & will never go there.

[@Winter-aka-Winnie]

The love Beth has shown for her daughter all these years and the strength it must've taken to keep fighting for the truth, it makes me appreciate my daughters even more. I can't even imagine the neverending pain this poor woman has endured all these years. She's really an inspiration. Also I'm curious to know how many other women Joran has killed. Probably more than the 2. And I don't believe him..I guarantee he raped Natalie before he killed her.

[@chicgal3]

I agree with you wholeheartedly on those last two points someone like that who is a sexual predator will not stop toil they get what they want and I can bet my bottom dollar that he raped her maybe more than once or twice before and maybe once after he killed💔💔 her and I’m sure there’s other women on the island or visitors that he sexually assaulted but they just were too scared to come forward or too embarrassed ashamed And it’s really sad. I think he did get a boat like someone said above from his father or his father’s employees that would’ve been the only way to dispose of Natalie’s body without her washing back up on shore💔 I know she’s at peace in heaven, and smiling down at her mother, because her mother has fought so hard and has been front and center for 18 years the exact amount of her life almost longer just fighting for justice, and I know her father and brother have done the same the whole family has been dealing with the Trauma of this tragedy, so I hope they do have their peace 🙏🏼❤️‍🩹🙏🏼

[@Trinityx1967]

Brother was spot on "he forgot about one thing, and that was me. he will be seeing me again when he thinks he's a free man"

[@67jujub]

Good for Matt, I don't blame him I would be waiting for him if she was my daughter.

[@waynefoote3781]

I agree but isn't Matt her brother?

[@8Platinum8]

@@waynefoote3781yes

[@bobbizzle77]

Sister not daughter

[@67jujub]

@@bobbizzle77 yes I am aware his sister, I was said if it was my daughter. I wss agreeing it's ok for family to react that way.

[@osiris_blanche]

He should stay in prison FOREVER. Why give him any more opportunity to harm another person?

[@kellyhiller3977]

I hope his confession of Christ is genuine, why did it take a plea deal to finally confess if he were truly repentent?

[@julesjay424]

He’s a narcissistic sociopath, and a murderer. Nothing out of his mouth is true all of these sociopathic narcissist claim they find Jesus in prison it’s the end thing to say the only thing he found in prison is probably a boyfriend.

[@lindatohara6438]

He isn’t sorry he is lying about her whereabouts

[@melanieUsh]

i dont believe a word he said, we have a show in the netherlands, he tells it all himself in this show , his own damn words, the one thing he says i believe is " i hope my daughter never meets a man like me" thats the only genuine thing he says , he told so many storys and i believe every story has some truth

[@8Platinum8]

we dont know exact details or reason and or exact condition of his heart i am in agreement with Him and you. 1 Corinthians 4:4-5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart.

[@8Platinum8]

What concerns me as much is people that claim to follow God and get up and double down on Never forgiving in front of the whole world. The case where cop entered wrong apartment and shot man . The family claimed to follow christ and spike of how good the man was going to church and the brother requested from judge to give herrr a hug after forgiving her from the stand and then the mother got up and said I cant forgive her .....

[@donna-leeking2211]

How fabulous🎉 and for those who reported at Court Tv, Thankyou😊 I’m an Aussie 💁‍♀️🇦🇺, who has also been following this Case since inception. I am a Mum, and my children are grown. My grandsons are my Gift from God. My Sons name is Jackson . Pop you can now embrace your Boy & ‘make up’ to him all of those lost hours & start making precious memories with him. He deserves a joyous life❣️Nats name, like so many other unsolved youth cases is etched in our minds. For the Holloways & to Jackson, take respite, knowing you have done your best, fought the hard fight for the right result and we exhale with you all❤Happy Heavenly 36th birthday Miss Holloway. Blessings abound🙏

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

Finally. We always knew, but this ends it for us. For her loved ones, i wish you as much peace as possible. There is no end to grief, but there is also no end to your family's love for each other.

[@niloo_atribecalledlove]

I really LOVE how the autogenerated captions spell his name URINE. 🤣🤣🤣

[@eddiecanejr2921]

This demon was a serial killer, or definitely on his way to becoming one.

[@JM-qb2lf]

18:30 he says that he pushed her body out on the water from the edge of the water front??? First we should all know that water always pushes heavy items back to shore, and fishes don’t digest 🦴 bones. So it’s obvious that he is lying.

[@cynthiagerardinadeau3564]

Can we really believe his account of what happened that night? I don’t believe that story at all. She most likely would’ve been found had he merely walked into the ocean up to his knees & pushed her out to see? She’d be very close to the shore

[@RYMAN1321]

No, you cannot verify what he says because he’s already lied so much. He’s pathological

[@hansdekorver7365]

Story is true . Also the opinion of the FBI !! And.......just .after the sandbank a very strong current.