Episode 197 - 18 Years In The Dark - The Natalee Holloway Case
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Join us as we re-examine the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. A case that spawned a media frenzy. A relentless personal investigation by Natelee’s family, and a thousand unanswered questions.

Now, finally, we have a chance to return to the case with a more complete timeline of events, with answers from the killer himself.

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Editing: Aiden Wolf

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