federal charges. In 2023, he admitted responsibility for Natalee’s death as part of a plea deal.

Aruba’s 12-year statute of limitations prevents prosecution there.

He is currently serving sentences in Peru and in the U.S.

4. Closure

Natalee’s mother, Beth Holloway, said the confession, though painful,

brought some resolution: “As far as I’m concerned, it’s over. Joran van der Sloot… is the killer.”