Natalee Holloway: A Case That Captivated The Nation

Meeting Joran

At the bar, Natalee met Joran Van Der Sloot. Joran was a local but he was originally from the Netherlands. His parents, Paul and Anita, had moved to the island country in 1990. He was 17 years old and was a student at the International School. Joran was very good at sports and allegedly even had aspirations to continue his sports and play for a Florida college.

According to witnesses, Natalee immediately was attracted to Joran. Her friends remember him appearing as though he was just a normal guy their age. Natalee left the bar with Joran and his two friends, the Kalpoe brothers. The last time anyone saw Natalee, she was in the backseat of the car with the young men.