Natalee Holloway Case Discussion #854 11/26/10 - 12/30/10

[texasmom]

http://www.24ora.com/local-mainmenu-5/25024-sr-christiaans-di-gkmb-dialuna-lo-cuminsa-spuit-den-santa-cruz.html



nuff said...

[klaasend]

I got a couple books in the mail the other day. Loving Natalee and Into The Deep. So far I've only skimmed through Into The Deep. Having recently graduated with a bachelor's in psychology, I can appreciate the work, and know that I only have a broad education in comparison to higher degrees... but a few questions did come to mind already.

Has anyone read Into The Deep? If so, what are your thoughts?

I'm just curious because after only having skimmed it, my biggest concerns are: did Hodges take into account that English isn't Deepak's first language? It would explain a lot of grammar/spelling mistakes. Also, typing is a much different process than hand writing something. Further, some people might be well-spoken but type horribly. Some people also just aren't very skilled with language.

I tried to find something toward the back about these considerations (if they are made) but didn't find them. Just wondering if someone has read the book completely and would know.

I have no opinions as to what happened yet, I'm just reading up on everything that I can for now.

Thanks -- hope everyone has had a good day today. I spent hours wrapping Christmas presents  I'm getting excited about the holidays, but wish my husband was going to be home! Oh well. We will celebrate Christmas again when he's home.

Hi Dani.  I wanted to acknowledge your post but to be honest, the discussion of Andrew Hodges book was so long ago I honestly don't remember that much about it.  Hodges is a bit of a kook if I remember correct.

Loving Natalee is an awesome book and gives you a good idea exactly what it was like for Natalee's family.

[klaasend]

nuff said 

[texasmom]

nuff said 

 

[texasmom]

[2NJSons_Mom]

 

[dani]

Hi Dani.  I wanted to acknowledge your post but to be honest, the discussion of Andrew Hodges book was so long ago I honestly don't remember that much about it.  Hodges is a bit of a kook if I remember correct.

Loving Natalee is an awesome book and gives you a good idea exactly what it was like for Natalee's family.

That's what I was thinking. He does sound a bit kooky. I'll probably read through it anyway just for kicks. It just sounds way too far fetched to me especially given the context of the medium & the language barriers. 

I started reading Loving Natalee last night, will probably continue today. My husband is going to be so confused when he comes home and finds me engrossed in this case. 

Hope everyone has a good morning!

[klaasend]

Keeping in mind that the Kalpoes have a new attorney for their defamation case.  There were some new motions filed, only the minutes currently available.  Looks like an extension of the trial date has been granted:





Documents Filed (Filing dates listed in descending order)

Click on any of the below link(s) to see documents filed on or before the date indicated:
01/15/2010   06/18/2009   10/07/2008   02/21/2008   08/22/2007   03/01/2007   

12/02/2010 Ex-Parte Application (FOR CONTUANCE OF TRIAL AND TO REOPEN DISCOVERY; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT THEREOF )
Filed by Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner

12/02/2010 Proof of Service
Filed by Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner

12/02/2010 Declaration (OF JOSHUA D. YEARGER PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL DISCOVERY ACT )
Filed by Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner

11/17/2010 Association of Attorney
Filed by Attorney for Pltf/Petnr




   
 
Case Summary


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Case Number: BC363201
DEEPAK KALPOE VS PHILLIP C MCGRAW

Filing Date: 12/13/2006
Case Type: Defamation (Slander/Libel) (General Jurisdiction)
Status: Pending

Future Hearings

01/06/2011 at 08:32 am in department 69 at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Motion for Summary Judgment (date will likely change)

01/27/2011 at 08:30 am in department 69 at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Final Status Conference (T/D 2-7-2011)(date will likely change)

02/07/2011 at 08:32 am in department 69 at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Jury Trial (-Final Status Conference-OSC RE: Re Sanctions for Failureof Plntf/Deft Counsel to Appear @FSC) (date will likely change)

[klaasend]

http://www.cremerspina.com/yeager.php

[klaasend]

Yeager was added to the team back in 2007 I believe. 

[MuffyBee]

Thanks Klaas.  And thank you to the anonymous donor for paying for the documents.   

[texasmom]

Older article, but I don't remember seeing it before. 

The author did change all of the PR related links to links about Natalee 
...they don't carry over if I copy them here so I've snipped the actual PR article that is referenced.

http://www.auburnmedia.com/wordpress/2010/09/22/aruba-one-happy-island-no-aruba-is-one-scary-island/

Aruba. One Happy Island? No. Aruba Is One Scary Island.
22 SEPTEMBER 2010 262 VIEWS NO COMMENT

A redesign of the new Aruba logo to more accurately depict the island's true nature.



I live in Alabama.  I’m really not the person you want to pitch with news of Aruba’s new rebranding initiative.

That didn’t stop them, though. They pitched me via email today.

A PR agency just found one long list of PR people and sent out the blast email release. Yet one more example of poor PR practice.   I only write of this because it is so ironic that they would pitch me on this story, of all stories.  A truly clueless effort.

Why does Aruba need to rebrand itself?  Because of the horrible way they handled the Natalee Holloway disappearance (and much more).

We in Alabama remember that.  It is the reason the mere mention of Aruba raises angry and bitter feelings.  It is the reason we are certain that Aruba is a horrible place.  They seem to care more about their tourism industry than the safety of those that visit Aruba.

So, I’ll reprint their release. That’s what they wanted, right? I’ll just use different links … and I’ll tell you the reason why they have to do a rebranding.

Now, do you still want to go to Aruba for your vacation?

Do you really want your children to take their Spring Break trips to Aruba?

Yeah, I didn’t think so.

The long string of stories in this Google News search is representative of the reason why Aruba is undertaking this rebranding effort.   Gee, if they would only spend as much effort in finding Holloway and/or truly solving the case.

ARUBA LAUNCHES ‘ONE HAPPY ISLAND’ GLOBAL BRAND IDENTITY,
FEATURING COLORFUL, NEW LOGO AND TAGLINE


Natalee Holloway - the innocent victim of Aruba's disregard for life.

 

[texasmom]

Thanks Klaas.  And thank you to the anonymous donor for paying for the documents.   

Thanks to both of you from me too!   

[texasmom]

The redesign by Klaas is the BEST!   

http://www.diario.aw/2010/09/joran-por-fabor-basha-abao-pa-caba/

[klaasend]

I love that Jossy printed it! 

[Tamikosmom]

What is the hold up?

Janet

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SEPTEMBER, 2010

Van der Sloot: I've 'misused' Holloway case 'for my own advantage'
By the CNN Wire Staff
September 7, 2010 9:11 a.m. EDT

Also Monday, a Peruvian court voted 2-1 to reject van der Sloot's contention that he is being held unlawfully, but the court requires three votes to secure a decision. Alteza said that a fourth jurist will hear the case and cast a vote at a public hearing next week. If that judge votes in favor of van der Sloot, a fifth judge will hear the case to break the tie.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/07/peru.vandersloot/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_cnn


DECEMBER, 2010

Van der Sloot not Peru's most notorious prisoner
Last Update: 9:33 am

Meanwhile, down the road at Castro Castro, Joran van der Sloot is still awaiting word his appeal to have his murder confession thrown out of court. His lawyers charge both coercion and procedural improprieties to his confession he murdered 21 year old Stephany Flores after she found material about Natalee Holloway on his computer. Flores corpse was found in van der Sloot's Lima hotel room five years to the day of Natalee Holloway's disappearance on a high school trip to Aruba.

http://www.cbs42.com/content/localnews/story/Van-der-Sloot-not-Perus-most-notorious-prisoner/WbjNq4sK0U6QzOspmsOJhA.cspx

[MuffyBee]

I love that Jossy printed it! 

ITA   

[Tamikosmom]

I love that Jossy printed it! 

ITA   

 

[Tamikosmom]

Klaas

Thanks for posting the Phil McGraw document.

It appears that the attorneys representing their respective parties are standing firm in their positions.

Have a good Sunday All.

The weather is crazy in our nic of the woods.  In the past month we have had below freezing temperatures ... six inches of snow ... rain rain and more rain and ... yesterday walkers/joggers and bicyclists were making the circuit of the sea wall at Stanley Park in shorts and T-Shirts under clear skies.

Janet
9:10 AM PT

[texasmom]

I love that Jossy printed it! 

Me too!