Natalee Holloway: A Case That Captivated The Nation

Is It True?

This information and more is to be revealed in Oxygen’s six-part series, The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway. The series premieres on August 19th, but the network released a sneak peak clip that reveals this interview between Gabriel, the informant, and Natalee Holloway’s father Dave.

It’s truly heartbreaking for Holloway’s family, and everyone connected to the case, to relive the tragedy 12 years later. Although Gabriel’s information is devastating, it is yet to be determined if his recollection of the events is true.

Hurricane Katrina’s impact On The Case

On August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina tore through Louisiana and Mississippi. All the news media vacated Aruba to cover the hurricane. Days later, on September 3, 2005, after spending 12 weeks behind bars, Joran Van Der Sloot was released from prison. It seemed like a prime time to release him, without all the media there to capture the moment. The case seemed to be dismissed as the U.S. switched its focus to the devastation of Katrina.

Natalee’s father Dave worked in the insurance business, so he also had to return and help some of his affected clients. He let the investigation go for two months before returning to Aruba on October 21, 2005.