Natalee Holloway: A Case That Captivated The Nation

Natalee’s Friends Were Scared to Date

Natalee’s disappearance left Claire and Mallie scarred. Because they believed that Joran was the cause of Natalee’s death, they were afraid of men. Though the pair went off to separate colleges, they admitted that they couldn’t hold a boyfriend out of fear.

“When I met a guy, I’d be scared. I’d be, Why are you talking to me?” said Claire.

“Me, too,” admitted Mallie. “I didn’t date in college. We never went on single dates. We would always go on group dates—the guy had to be surrounded by people we’d known for a long time.”