Natalee Holloway: A Case That Captivated The Nation

The Murder of Stephany Flores

Five years, to the date, of Natalee’s disappearance (May 30, 2010), a 21-year-old college student named Stephany Flores was found murdered in Joran van der Sloot’s hotel room. Stephany had been horribly attacked and people around the world were certain that this was the second murder that Joran had committed. He attempted to run again from his crime, but he was soon brought back to Peru where he was finally charged with murder.

He ultimately confefossed and he said in court, “I truly am sorry for this act. I feel very bad.” Joran was sentenced to a 28 year prison sentence. In 2010, Natalee’s mother went to Peru and visited Joran in jail. She still believed that he could tell her where Natalee’s remains are, however soon the prison officials realized who she was and made her leave the prison.