[Quilla]

Natalee's stepfather and mother were initially flown to Aruba on a McWane International jet. Although I don't find Phoenix Metals listed as a subsidiary of McWane, I believe the businesses have worked in conjunction in the past. I was told that Mr. McWane has offered to pay any ransom should Natalee's disappearance be the result of kidnapping or sale into slavery.

Additionally, Natalee's biological father is said to have worked in a special ops division of the military.

[Rippersnapper]

Additionally, Natalee's biological father is said to have worked in a special ops division of the military.

I saw that mentioned once in the other thread but not as a quote from any article. Not sure if I would hold too much stock in that one. Her stop mom said that her husband (Natalee's biological father) wasn't taking this well and was falling apart. I realize he is being deeply affected by this but would also think a former special ops would be able to deal with it and not 'fall apart'. jmo