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Crime Against Tourists

Disappearances, murders, crime, scams and other events in the news.

The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba

Natalee Holloway, an American teenaged girl, on the last night of her vacation in Aruba, disappeared and has not been found since. Immediate and regular searches for her on Aruba have not been successful.

Natalee Holloway - The Investigation Ten Months Later

Nearly a year after Natalee Holloway disappeared from a beach on Aruba, the investigation continues. TV legal experts, criminal and forensic experts have all commented on the case. Speculations, allegations, accusations, rumors and theories abound, and only now does the lead investigator speak out.

Disappearance of Natalee Holloway Poll

The three prime suspects in the case investigating the disappearance of Natalee Holloway from a beach in Aruba have been released from custody. Will the case continue or fade away?

MISSING! – DESAPARECIDO! – VERMISST!

Katharina Koller and Peter Kirsten Rabitsch were last seen on the bus from Copacabana to La Paz on Jan. 26th and when they got off the bus shortly after 1 pm in the area of the Cemeterio in La Paz. The maximum daily amount was withdrawn from their bank accounts.

Scam: Fake Police and Kidnappings

The disappearance of Katharina Koller and Peter Kirsten Rabitsch in Bolivia is attributed to a gang of fake police who take passports, credit cards and bank cards.

Articles from Aruban Sources

A listing of articles about the case from various sources, mainly focused on the effects of the case on tourism.
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