Peter de Vries, the investigative reporter responsible for last year's tapes of van der Sloot admitting to a "friend" that he knew exactly how Natalee died and what had happened to her body (statements he later denied, insisting he was only telling his friend "what he wanted to hear") is premiering a second video tonight, and this time, van der Sloot is shown in a Dutch hotel room, explaining "how he supplies girls for 10,000 euros each, who work for 300 dollars a month in Dutch brothels," van der Sloot apparently thought he was discussing his business with a "Dutch Sex Entrepreneur," who was, in actuality, working for de Vries.

Which brings us to this question: if this is true, how the hell does Joran van der Sloot keep getting away with shit like this? I know his father is a powerful judge, and I know the family is quite well off, financially, but the fact that van der Sloot continues to be caught in these incredibly shady situations, making confessions on camera and being taped while performing illegal activities in hotel rooms and still walks about freely, says a lot more about society itself than it does about the sociopathic tendencies of van der Sloot.

de Vries is airing this evidence on television, seemingly to let the public be the judge. Where do we draw the line with this case? Where do we finally say, "Hey, this tape needs to be Exhibit A in court, not a ratings booster on a Sunday night?" Or is de Vries' desire to air his tapes a result of worldwide frustration with this young man, that the authorities seem to let him slip out of their hands too often, and that only by public outrage will anything be done? And if so, as guilty as we may think van der Sloot is, is this a modern witchhunt, or is it a public service?

Millions of people go missing each year; we know why Natalee's disappearance gained more attention than others. But if these tapes are true, then it's not just Natalee's life who was affected in some way by this man, it's the lives of many, many other women, which is genuine cause for concern. Though we may never know what happened in Aruba, if nothing else, perhaps the airing of these tapes will save other women, before it's too late.

Holloway Suspect Now Caught Women-Trafficking By Undercover Reporter [NIS]
Meet the Man Who Got Van Der Sloot to Talk About Holloway's Disappearance [ABC News]

Earlier: Natalee Holloway's Mom On New Video: "Look What They've Done"

So in keeping with the theme of this fake newspaper, the back of the menu had a weather report, that also included four reasons why you should go to Carlos 'n Charlie's. Check out #4: "You're daughter could be here."

So. Fucked. Up. Particularly because that place is known because of Holloway's disappearance. Also, Carlos 'n Charlie's was one of the main contributors to the reward fund for Holloway's safe return. Was that just another way to get some publicity out of her probable rape and murder? I'm all for off-color jokes, but you know, in private or behind people's backs. This just struck me as totally tasteless. But you know, I was still hungry, and we were there and all, so I ordered the nachos. They were only so-so.

Natalee Case In Court Today [NY Post]

This news comes on the heels of new developments in the Natalee Holloway case, which still remains the mother of all missing white woman news stories. The three suspects who were originally detained in the Holloway case, Aruban brothers Deepak and Satish Kalpoe and Netherlands native Joran van der Sloot, have been arrested again as "new material in the investigation" has surfaced. The trio were the last people to see Natalee alive and will appear in front of an Aruban court today. Natalee's dad is also attempting to search for her body, telling the AP that he thinks Natalee's "body was thrown into deep water that has not been adequately searched." We really hate to break it to a grieving father, but it's been over two years since Natalee went missing. Her body, if it was buried at sea, was fish food a long time ago.

Finally: An update in the investigation of alleged murderess, Amanda "Foxyknoxy" Knox. The day after she killed roommate Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy, in the midst of what is believed to be an "'extreme' sex game," Amanda Knox bought panties with her boyfriend and fellow murder suspect Raffaele Sollecito (whose name we keep confusing with Anne Hathaway boyfriend, real estate crook Raffaello Follieri). Anyway! The day after Kercher's death, Knox bought two g-strings and told Sollecito in front of the shopkeeper, "After I get you back home, we are going to have wild sex."

Suspects in Holloway Case To Appear In Aruba Court Friday [CNN]
Letter To Suspect Says Missing Illinois Woman Spotted [CNN]
Knox 'bought underwear after Meredith murder [Telegraph]
Mississippi College Student Missing For A Week [Concrete Loop]

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