This heartbreaking show reminds me of Natalee Holloway's case in some ways.
The Girl in the Little Blue Dresshttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23592454/This child, Michelle, has been missing since 1969. She sadly died that year and her death was covered up by the perps.
Michelle's father has been searching for her ever since.
Because of the father's Persistence the mother is now in jail and on trial for murder. She is awaiting a retrial as the jury was deadlocked 10/2 in favor of a guilty verdict and a mistrial.
I am struck by the fact that there is no physical evidence, yet the state of California is able to charge and prosecute the one seen last with the victim. There is more evidence in Natalee's case than Michelle's.
The difference?
The cover up of Michelle's murder is not directed by LE and other state authorities.Tragically, child welfare laws were not friendly to fathers and, in 1969, this father had no rights to get LE involved with investigating the disappearance of his child, as his ex had custody.
I realize that there is a huge difference in US - CA law and the laws of Aruba but still!
If California can do it, why can't Aruba???
Of course, there is no guarantee that Michelle's case will see justice, but at least the DA in California is trying hard to see justice done.
Why does Aruba not care about justice? The corruption is exposed for the whole world to see and still - nothing happens.
I am excited about Greta's lawsuit! What a hoot! Between that and Dr. Phil, we may see some great depositions.