RBN #20 - 6/23/05 Evening

[coco]

I think the TV has Marianne Croes on precisely so they can make a big deal about the authorities not releasing any information.

[cancon]

Ok I am going to be a bit of a downer.

If Natalee is still alive ON THE ISLAND. At this point the people holding her would have figured out sometime of ransom deal at best or plea deal to get the patsy's out of jail.

Her family and this case has been front and center for them. But never a request for say 1million dollars no threats nothing. There also doesn't seem to be chatter on the island to support this. There was then the chatter just ended.

wait a minute, just because we haven't heard about any ransom demands, are we sure there haven't been any demands and might explain the unusual FBI presence????

I know we think Mrs. H is just in denial but........

[dragonfly]

I just cant understand why a judge (whatever) could poosibly be stupid enough to let his son get into this and help him out.  Its crazy.

Yes, and his career is over.  If it wasn't before, it is now.  Even if he is never formally charged or anything, his career is over.  Just my opinion.

[tuberide]

Ok I am going to be a bit of a downer.

If Natalee is still alive ON THE ISLAND. At this point the people holding her would have figured out sometime of ransom deal at best or plea deal to get the patsy's out of jail.

Her family and this case has been front and center for them. But never a request for say 1million dollars no threats nothing. There also doesn't seem to be chatter on the island to support this. There was then the chatter just ended.

i would imagine any ransom demand would be kept super quiet in hopes of not spooking anyone into doing anything drastic

absolut, what did you figure from the 1 mile walk?

[wwizard]

BH said that jvds and kalpoes kidnapped her daughter.

 I think she means they kidnapped NH initially - at CnCs,  that NH did not go with them willingly.  Perhaps she was drugged and did not have the capacity to make willing choices.

My thought too

[cancon]

that Marian chick is like a robot

remember the robot on Lost in Space

[icey]

Did you see Beth Holloway's interview?

My heart goes out to her, she really can't go home without closure. Can you even imagine her pain and suffering on a trip home and entering her home without closure to her daughters disappearance????

Beth is strong now, but her home is now a thing to dread. Too many memories, and Natalee's room just as she left it. Probably welcome home Natalee stuff from before she went missing.

I know I would not be able to deal with it, no way.

God Bless Natalee's family and give them strength.

icey

[gaijin]

-"Paulus is held on reasonable suspicion of involvement in her disappearance.  suspected of the same charges as other suspects."

any possibility that this is a language barrier thing here? I mean, that is a major distinction in charge...

[HannieC]

Juvenal wrote:

I don't mind, Hannie. Welcome.

Oh, and the Europress never "plays" anything at all, do they?

hi Juvenal , I`m not talking about Europe, but I know for a fact that in my country a crime or a trial isn`t tried in the media, never.

We (dutch) are not used to accuse criminals or suspects in the media
That`s the difference we don`t need too b/c we have no jury to influence

[arubagirl]

a very tiny robot....

[CaliGirl]

Ok I am going to be a bit of a downer.

If Natalee is still alive ON THE ISLAND. At this point the people holding her would have figured out sometime of ransom deal at best or plea deal to get the patsy's out of jail.

Her family and this case has been front and center for them. But never a request for say 1million dollars no threats nothing. There also doesn't seem to be chatter on the island to support this. There was then the chatter just ended.

wait a minute, just because we haven't heard about any ransom demands, are we sure there haven't been any demands and might explain the unusual FBI presence????

I know we think Mrs. H is just in denial but........

If there was a ransom demand...would be be able to know? I don't think we would in hopes of keeping her alive. Kidnappings with ransoms would be better kept under the wraps especially since Natalee's disappearance is kept in the media 24/7.

[cancon]

Juvenal wrote:

I don't mind, Hannie. Welcome.

Oh, and the Europress never "plays" anything at all, do they?

hi Juvenal , I`m not talking about Europe, but I know for a fact that in my country a crime or a trial isn`t tried in the media, never.

We (dutch) are not used to accuse criminals or suspects in the media
That`s the difference we don`t need too b/c we have no jury to influence

very clever Hannie very clever.......you understand the way it works here very very well

[nikkibnurse]

Ok, just wanted to check in before Greta!!!

ARUBAGIRL..about the rumor you posted on van Rijn...is that a rumor from folks in town or whom? What is the source?
By the way, thanks for ALL of your input..sorta gives us an inside link....
This is driving me nuts!!!!!
Everytime the FOX breaking news music plays, I freak!!!

[Rob]

the way she describe it.. it looks very very dastardly.....

[DAG]

Ok I am going to be a bit of a downer.

If Natalee is still alive ON THE ISLAND. At this point the people holding her would have figured out sometime of ransom deal at best or plea deal to get the patsy's out of jail.

Her family and this case has been front and center for them. But never a request for say 1million dollars no threats nothing. There also doesn't seem to be chatter on the island to support this. There was then the chatter just ended.

wait a minute, just because we haven't heard about any ransom demands, are we sure there haven't been any demands and might explain the unusual FBI presence????

I know we think Mrs. H is just in denial but........

I heard it mentioned the other day that if she was alive and still on the island she would be to "hot" to be moved being that everyone was looking for her and paying attention to everything that is going on.  Also the same would apply if she was alive, no possible way to hide a body at this time.

Just what I heard on the radio.............  (???)

Let's pray that we have a positive outcome!!!

[Kshe78]

Whoa...is anyone watching the interview with Beth Twitty on Fox?

She just said she believes Natalee is being held by others and is alive on the island!!!  WTF????

You're not nuts, nancy.  I saw and heard that too.  It took it a minute to register...

At the moment I am totally and completely stunned!!!

She's obviously considered the alternative, but she's holding out hope (and hopefully has facts we aren't privy to) that Natalee's still alive, and still on the island.  I don't care if Beth thinks Natalee ran off to join the circus - if that keeps her so strong and focused to find her daughter, more power to her!

[cancon]

a very tiny robot....

well gang I have to hurry home and catch Greta Of the Sisters talking about Lords of the Ditch

[Ting]

I think the TV has Marianne Croes on precisely so they can make a big deal about the authorities not releasing any information

LOL coco I was just thinking the same thing!

[Wayoutwest]

Ok I am going to be a bit of a downer.

If Natalee is still alive ON THE ISLAND. At this point the people holding her would have figured out sometime of ransom deal at best or plea deal to get the patsy's out of jail.

Her family and this case has been front and center for them. But never a request for say 1million dollars no threats nothing. There also doesn't seem to be chatter on the island to support this. There was then the chatter just ended.

I'm with you there.  I keep wanting to believe in that theory, but at this point this is a MAJOR case down there and everyone knows who Natalee is.  If they are holding her, why no ransom?  Why, after all the craziness, do they just not let her go to save themselves?  Anything?  I just have a hard time believing that.

Exactly....if someone has her, and anyone (and I mean anyone) finds out, that person is in a million times more trouble than family VDS. The supposed 'nappers can already see the s*** storm swirling. If a person had her alive, why wouldn't they just drop off somewhere and get the hell off Aruba weeks ago? Also, if she's around, don't you all think this smart girl would be doing something to help herself? It ain't a deserted island.

[WonderWoman]

Ok I am going to be a bit of a downer.

If Natalee is still alive ON THE ISLAND. At this point the people holding her would have figured out sometime of ransom deal at best or plea deal to get the patsy's out of jail.

Her family and this case has been front and center for them. But never a request for say 1million dollars no threats nothing. There also doesn't seem to be chatter on the island to support this. There was then the chatter just ended.

wait a minute, just because we haven't heard about any ransom demands, are we sure there haven't been any demands and might explain the unusual FBI presence????

I know we think Mrs. H is just in denial but........

which would explain them (media)keeping all of us going crazy over other news that seems so UNreal. If the info of ransom, etc. leaks, she dies. The FBI was involved almost immediately.