Justice Served: Confession Unveils Natalee Holloway's Killer
Joren van der Sloot, the main suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in 2005, has finally confessed to her murder while serving a prison sentence for another murder. Van der Sloot's confession came as part of a plea deal in which he was sentenced to 20 years in a US prison for extortion and wire fraud. The case highlights the difficulties and length of the fight for justice, as well as the sensationalized media coverage and the overshadowing of the second victim, Stephany Flores Ramírez. The confession, although satisfying the court, raises questions due to van der Sloot's history of fabricating details. The Natalee Holloway case remains open in Aruba, and the disappearance of two Thai women allegedly connected to van der Sloot highlights the erasure of women of color in high-profile cases.