Very likely. The problem then becomes is Natalee seen as a liability if she's still alive.
Right, but if they kill her it will be impossible to get rid of her body with the search teams and publicity around. If she's alive, her kidnappers are probably flipping out.
Wasn't there a rumor about Joran's half brother Lorenzo being involved? He is Daddy's son from a previous relationship. He is supposedly close to Joran.
Daddy and Joran like to gamble. Have they accrued any large debts to unsavory characters?