Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Photo Sparks New Search in Natalee Holloway Case



Patti Muldowney of Manheim, Pa., took this underwater photo while she and her husband, John, were on vacation in Aruba in early October 2009. John Muldowney says he has a gut feeling that the picture may show the remains of Natalee Holloway.

Updated: 2 days 11 hours ago
(March 20) -- Authorities in Aruba (click title to entry - thank you) said today they would launch a new search in the Natalee Holloway case after a Pennsylvania couple came forward with an underwater photo that they believe may show human remains.

Patti Muldowney snapped the image while she and her husband were snorkeling off the coast of Aruba.

"It would be great if this is Holloway, and her family could get the closure that's needed," 78-year-old John Muldowney told AOL News.

The photo was captured in October in about 15 feet of water, but the film was not developed until December, according to Muldowney. As they looked through the shots, Patti remarked, "'My God, this looks like a skeleton,'" he said. "And then we all looked and said, 'It sure does.' Our first thought then was that it was Natalee Holloway.'"...


No Word From Aruba About Holloway Search (click here)

Last Update: 3/21 10:00 am
There's still no word from Aruban police authorities on what, if anything, a search for underwater remains has turned up. Initial reports said the island police would be searching this weekend.

The latest development in the Natalee Holloway disappearance was triggered by an underwater photograph taken by a vacationing Pennsylvania couple. Although the image is not distinct, some feel the photo shows skeletal remains.

Aruban authorities said they would dispatch a dive team to what they think is the site...which the Pennsylvania couple could not pinpoint....