I don't think he walked home with or without shoes. But, if he did indeed lose a shoe perhaps that's why the car was seen at the site days later. Were they looking for the shoe?
We should know something today. There is such anticipation about what secrets that pond holds, that it will be a massive let down if nothing is found. That will work in favor of the boys.
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The family of Natalee Holloway is now offering a $200.000.00 reward for information that will lead to the safe return of Natalee. A trust has been set up through Amsouth Bank in Birmingham, AL.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Fox Update 2
Tito Lacle confirms male DNA found on Natalee Holloway's toothbrush. Without additional information that either Natalee returned to her room alone, or with one of the boys, it's hard to understand the significance of this new evidence.
Also claims several witnesses besides the Gardner have come forward to corroborate whatever information is leading to the draining of the pond. Search is also underway for a missing shoe (sneaker) of Joran Van der Sloot.
Developing - updates posted here.
Update A: Attorney of Joran Van der Sloot is fighting additional interrogation. Court hearing on Friday 2 PM. A procedural mistake in taking the DNA samples may delay the case. Possibility is that the judge allowed the DNA to be taken without the defense having been heard. This would present more of a time delay than anything, as the prosecution could re-apply for the permission to take the DNA samples.
Update B: Here is the video of the John Walsh appearance on H and C tonight. (http://thepoliticalteen.net/2005/07/27/2040/)
Update C: Link to video of Tito Lacle on Greta tonight. (http://thepoliticalteen.net/2005/07/27/2041/)
Update D: From reader Michele
http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/breaking/index.ssf?/mtlogs/bama_bhamnews_break/archives/2005_07.html#070356
DNA samples from suspects in the Natalee Holloway case may need to be re-taken because the correct procedure was not followed, the Aruban prosecutors office says.
Attorneys for Joran van der Sloot, 17, and Satish Kalpoe, 18, went before a judge today to protest DNA samples that were sent to a lab in Holland last week.
A judge is expected to rule Friday. Prosecutors argued they had the right to take the samples, but agreed the procedure was improper, said a spokeswoman. Tests arent complete on the samples or on strands of blond hair found stuck to duct tape, which were also sent for testing. Meanwhile, police brought in extra pumps as they worked to drain a marshy pond on the Caribbean island. They believe there may be a clue there based on information from a new witness.