He was initially sentenced to 28 years for the murder. But his jail time has been increased due to his involvement in a drug smuggling scandal in the prison.
Joran Van der Sloot extradited
The decision to temporarily transfer Van der Sloot to the United States was made by Peruvian officials in May.
The move has sparked renewed interest in the Natalee Holloway case, with crime experts and legal analysts examining the extortion charges and the alleged cover-up involving Aruba’s tourism industry.
Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Chloe Carmichael described Van der Sloot as a “vicious sociopath” who heartlessly played with the emotions of the Holloway family. She expressed relief that he is being extradited. This is the only way to get a semblance of accountability for his alleged actions.
Some experts, like former district attorney Matthew Mangino, caution against jumping to conclusions. And point out that Van der Sloot’s conviction only pertains to the murder of Stephany Flores. And the pending charges are not for Natalee’s murder.
