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American commentators who blast the Arubans (and the Dutch) for their justice system and for "botching" the investigation, yet are ignorant of the well-established Napoleonic Code the Dutch system is based upon, make themselves obnoxious and ridiculous.

How many of these media demi-gods understand that none of the "suspects," including both van der Sloots, would likely have been detained for even one minute under our American system, given the increasingly obvious dearth of evidence to hold them, search their homes and cars, etc. ?!

OH NONSENSE! The main issue was with the Aruban police. These clowns botched the investigation from the beginning, and MANY American detectives and attorneys have clearly stated that. By not detaining the perps and questioning them carefully at the beginning it gave them time to get their stories straight, and to eliminate the forensic evidence. The Arubans have committed a travesty of justice, and deserve all the hell they get out of this.

OH NONSENSE! The main issue was with the Aruban police. These clowns botched the investigation from the beginning, and MANY American detectives and attorneys have clearly stated that. By not detaining the perps and questioning them carefully at the beginning it gave them time to get their stories straight, and to eliminate the forensic evidence. The Arubans have committed a travesty of justice, and deserve all the hell they get out of this.

Absolutely. Every word.

Good post! The inept investigation of this case is what has caused all the problems. Jorans clothes that he wore that night weren't even checked for forensics. Was it 10 days before any real investigation started on the 3? By that time, any evidence was surely gone...just like Natalee.