This post on another thread sparked my memory re the beginning of 'Scientology'.
Hubbard made the bet w/Robert Heinlein, the science fiction writer.
Thanks for the light bulb, m_r ! 
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Sniff, sniff. I smell fresh paint! :)
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Let me mark this thread. It is a puzzle and who knows how it will turn out.
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Aruba: Decapitation Story Confirmed
A reliable source on the island of Aruba has confirmed reports of a recent murder / decapitation, and also confirmed reports of another murder currently under investigation in Aruba. A third report regarding a possible new missing person report filed today has not been confirmed at this time.
Additionally, sources close to the Natalee Holloway investigation have indicated to me that there appear to be serious problems developing in establishing a consistent time lime of events surrounding Natalee's disappearance. Problems stem from conflicts among stories by those being questioned, a growing list which now includes Father of Joran v d Sloot, Paulus v d Sloot.
It's possible that the time line as presented by the elder vd Sloot does not fit with other knowable facts in the case, resulting in his having been brought back for additional questioning.
Additionally, from other contacts who are known to be observing the Natalee Holloway investigation very closely on the ground in Aruba, there is growing concern that some of the lack of clarity in the troubling case could be the result of an attempt to minimize the impact of this tragic case on the tourism industry of Aruba.
While differences do exist between the system of justice in Aruba and a watchful America, many Americans are coming to feel more and more dissatisfied from an apparent lack of accountability to the public by Aruban authorities.
Developing, hope to have more tomorrow.
Authorities say 3 men in Aruba are strongest lead in disappearance
Sunday, June 05, 2005
HANNAH WOLFSON News staff writer
PALM BEACH, Aruba - Answers in the disappearance of a Mountain Brook teen could be imminent, relatives and authorities said Saturday as the hunt for the missing honor student intensified.
In Aruba, Deputy Police Chief Gerold Dompig said investigators have stepped up their probe into the three men last seen with 18-year-old Natalee Holloway and hinted at a swift resolution in the case that has baffled authorities and grabbed international attention.
"I want everybody to hold their breaths for the next 24 hours," Dompig said Saturday. "There will be developments after this weekend."
A family spokeswoman in Birmingham said much the same.
"They're watching them very closely," Holloway's aunt, Marcia Twitty, said of the three men.
Ten more FBI agents arrived in Aruba Saturday, bringing the total to 13. Attorney General Caren Janssen said they were brought in for "technical assistance."
Also, FBI agents were asked to come to Aruba. A US Representative from AL made some pretty strong comments that one does not do under normal circumstances. Here are some interesting (disturbing) comments from U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills, U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills, said Saturday there were circumstances surrounding Holloway’s disappearance that warranted the FBI being heavily involved. He declined to give details. “The circumstances were disturbing,” said Bachus, who formally requested the FBI’s involvement. “I can’t get into it, but it’s something the family is aware of. There was an immediate recognition that this was not simply a teen who wandered off.”
Aruban authorities still aren't calling their probe a criminal investigation, and Dompig said Saturday they haven't ruled out scenarios that Holloway left on her own or was kidnapped.
"The rule of thumb would be that, as more days pass, the fear becomes greater that we're looking at a situation where we might not find a person alive anymore," he said. "We think something will happen soon. Whether it's a conclusion that's good for the family or less beneficial for the family, I don't know."
Holloway vanished six days ago while on a five-day graduation trip to the tranquil Caribbean island with about 124 graduates and seven chaperones - four men who teach and coach at the middle and high schools in Mountain Brook and three of the men's wives.
She was last seen shortly after 1 a.m. Monday getting into a gray Honda with three Aruban residents as they left Carlos'N Charlie's bar and restaurant. The three men - two Surinamese men and a native of the Netherlands, between the ages 18 to 25 - were questioned and released, but Dompig said Saturday the men are "persons of interest" and investigators' strongest lead to date. Dompig said authorities are reluctant to release too much information about the men, who said they dropped off Holloway at the Holiday Inn where she was staying. The deputy chief said investigators are holding information close to the vest to avoid scaring off anyone.
"Of course, we keep a close eye on them and when we feel comfortable, and that's going to be very soon, there may be some new developments," Dompig said.
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Please add me to your--- not a real ping list about Natalee.
Giving backhoe a run for his money, I see :)
Thank y'all for the magnificent work you're doing on these threads. Much appreciated.
Good morning. BTTT
Bookmarked.
I finally made it to the end of the last thread after several days and many hours of reading and following links, only to discover a link to a new thread! So I'm still trying to catch up, but meanwhile I'm continuing in prayer for Natalee and her family and for the truth to come out.
The detective instincts of many of my fellow FReepers truly amaze me.
I have a question- if this Dutch teenager is found guilty, would he granted diplomatic immunity similar to some cases that have happened in the US? The thought makes my stomach sick.
I only have one question, "What did Bush know, and when did he know it?"
"I was thinking -- 'chill out, Perry Mason'". This is another land and they will conduct their business the way they see fit. I know we have FBI down there assisting.. CHILL OUT already.
Everyone wants this solved like it was some episode of LAW & ORDER that's dragged on past 11 pm Eastern.. the fact is, it may go completely unsolved. Things like this do happen when you leave the country and we have very little wiggle room.
I applaud the media for keep the story alive, that's fine. But the wall to wall coverage, the grilling of officials by essentially "him-bo's" and the incessant desire on the part of Fox, MSNBC and all the others to be first (not necessarily 'right') is disturbing.
But, I can't fault the media for going wall to wall with this. They wouldn't be unless people were tuning in in droves..
This post on another thread sparked my memory re the beginning of 'Scientology'.
Hubbard made the bet w/Robert Heinlein, the science fiction writer.
Thanks for the light bulb, m_r !
The Dutch kid probably raped her then killed her and took her to the point where the sharks feed and disposed of the body. Nasty, yes but I think that is the reality of it.