Portrait Of A Monster: Joran Van Der Sloot, A Murder In Peru, And The Natalee Holloway Mystery - Plot & Excerpts
He had heard the pitch—everyone’s parents were allowing it; last year’s identical trip had been uneventful; Natalee, more than anyone, deserved a graduation trip. He didn’t care what the other parents thought. He did not like the idea.He had fears about safety. He was concerned that seven chaperones for 124 teenagers were insufficient. Common knowledge held that the island’s tourism slogan, “One Happy Island,” hinted at Aruba’s drinking age, young and barely enforced. In Dave’s opinion, an 18:1 student-to-chaperone ratio, even with the utmost diligence, was inadequate.Besides, Dave and his second wife, Robin, were old-fashioned and thought the $985 cost for a five-day jaunt was too extravagant for high schoolers. Holloway was a conservative man in his midforties with bushy brown hair combed to one side and a charming gap between his front teeth. He was a responsible and loving father.He knew, however, that in spite of his misgivings, the trip would likely take place even without his blessing.
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