Altez told CNN  that van der Sloot will use every possible law available to him, and will even reach out to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Costa Rica once he has exhausted his options in Peru.

But,

Criminal law expert, Jose Balcazar, told the AP that van der Sloot can continue the appeal but "that will not hold up the case against him."

According to the chief judge of Lima's Superior Court, Cesar Vega, Peruvian laws allow up to six months for murder trials, but legal expert Mario Amoretti said that in practice, cases like van der Sloot's can last 18 months, and that the defense is likely to drag the case out.

Superior Court Judge Wilder Casique rejected the habeus corpus motion on behalf of van der Sloot, who is jailed pending trial on charges of first-degree murder and robbery in the May 30 death of Flores, whom van der Sloot met playing poker in a casino and whose body was found in his hotel room.

Van der Sloot also remains the sole suspect in the unresolved 2005 disappearance of U.S. teen Natalee Holloway on the Caribbean island of Aruba.

Casique noted in a statement that van der Sloot had, in addition to the lawyer, been afforded a Dutch-Spanish interpreter vetted by the Dutch Embassy.

Par 1 (a) cause of death was severe blow to head.

      (b) blood would have colligated and dried
by time hotel staff found body, unless?

For now, juggling, and with no way to keep up with as many details as in the past, is the cause of death a blow to the head or a smothering? Another question due to lack of enough read time, the system in Peru similar to Aruba and thinking back there is a requirement to talk to some extent when questioned? I will read more later.

Oh, having watched some video but I need more time with what is available, some of the video interesting...

With the system being similar to the one in Aruba and remember reading some about that but not remembering in enough detail, not informed as a result without more reading to waste people's time with too many questions.

Though lacking a lot of detail pertaining to different subject matters, it is unclear to me what Joran' full, or overall, intent was when he claimed he was set up by Elton Garcia?Set up to what extent? Set up to be in Peru and how, if any, that was suppose to connect with Stephany's murder?

Also, bits and pieces of stories which I don't know how to evaluate,such as telling official
people in Chile about an abduction or incident of some kind involving men dressed as police officers yet failing to present that story to officials in Peru?

Where Joran was held during the periodof time between the attorney who left for the day thinking there would be no interrogation and when he was actually interrogated? In other words, I don't know how to evaluate the possibility intimidated in some way leading to a coerced confession rather than at the time of a recorded questioning?

Also, how to evaluate evidence without the confession that couldn't have some other possibility of explanation. For example, Joran's hair. It is possible that when Joran heard he was wanted, guilty or not, he could panic and dye his hair, or he could be afraid of someone or? such as whether he was asked to move Stephany's vehicle and when but more solid evidence? I see his shirt shown on written news sites but feel lacking a good understanding of the solid evidence and how to evaluate.

Ferocity is difficult to evaluate due to the various reports, eyeball hanging out, blood everywhere but not mentioned by the maid, decomposed yet nose running blood, and so on

I try to be open minded but,lacking in as much search for knowledge as other periods of time,
uninformed in comparison to others so any documented evidence or mentions help a lot.

The appearance of Joran leaving a room with bags and showing up later with dyed hair and more leads to obvious indications of behavior that would suggest he ran but to rule out any other possibility? Considering that there was actually an extortion sting creates more of a tendency to check for any other related or unrelated circumstances. I don't think Joran was set up by the FBI for murder. But, whether or not he could have been set up in some way as a result of the sting, or other reason, ? I don't know.

Also, I think? correct that Joran admitted in confession having taken some cards of Stephany. Any reports that Joran use the cards?

Just to touch on the men dressed as police story and why would they have left Joran unharmed? and, in theory, couldn't think of anything other than he is a big guy and the one with a gun might hesitate to make the noise? But then what happens? Joran hangs around and changes clothes? or, had already or?

Would Joran been able to take a flight without his passport? I think I read he left it at the front desk? Also, is it known who was attending the front desk? In the video I saw, if I remember correctly, Joran walked by without speaking to anyone yet it is reported that he said "not to disturb his girl" and also asked to more a car? Or, was there another exit or I missed something?

My conclusion for now is, if understanding correctly, Joran is not claiming that he was coerced but rather tricked into signing a confession that if read the same as recorded verbally wouldn't matter? or does it? Maybe if it had been written in Chinese that would help him?

Joran's confession states that he elbowed Stephany in the nose and then after noticing that she was faint? decides to choke her?  If so, I could understand better if she was yelling but she looks faint so he chokes her?  odd to me! He says he didn't know why?

If Joran is not claiming that he gave a false confession, for the first time, but rather tricked  into thinking he would be transferred to the Netherlands then how can I question his confession?

Joran's mother says he "could" have killed Stephany so if she thinks so then? I place a lot of emphasis there.

If Joran didn't kill Stephany or there are circumstances unknown which contributed that deserve consideration then, hopefully, there are people who will be capable and do their job.

Hopefully the truth regarding Natalee's disappearance will develop.

More will turn up in the legal process, I suppose.

Considering all of the above there is not much to focus further at this time. Possibly there will be more news of value at some point. For now, unless something more develops sooner rather than later, the headline filler news is not much interest to me but,

sharing here has been quite an experience. I will check back during travel for updates.

"now she walks these hills
in a long black veil
she visits my grave
when the night winds wail...."

Jeralyn, are you insinuating something?

Where will the entrapment article be, like click somewhere or a new thread?

Response to your earlier:  The smaller aspects that are more important to me than some you mentioned in your earlier post are who sent the message threat that Joran claimed in his interview started the confrontation with Stephany?, just the fact that someone with Stephany's standing happened to run into Joran in Peru and end up at his hotel (another remarkable coincidence and how that came about?) how did they meet? they appeared to already know one another? and the Elton Garcia guy who supposedly identified the body mystery? and the many more and more surrounding Natalee's disappearance, and the fact that Jossy with such a notorious reputation appears to have an agenda from the beginning which is odd mainly due to the fact that he is coming across like a good church boy and that is not how his reputation appears during search! ....   so many small but important aspects...  Also, extortion and if there was an explanation for the need of money, such as to relocate due to implication knowing Joran's mother mentioned Joran's desire to do so... Trying to understand someone to call and demand moeny for info without having an explanation is difficult for me to understand. If there is more to the story that would mean an understanding is distorted, example. Many small details from beginning to end can alter how the bigger factors materialize?

Do you think I am redundant? !!!!!!

Mr. Flores looked about as sad as I have ever seen a person, Mrs. Twitty was "overwhelmed" , Mrs. Van Der Sloot "unable to fathom" (fully unable to believe) although Jossy felt it was "practically (almost?) unbelievable" and even thought possibly an hour time frame could be pinned down. I notice that semi or supposed professional news articles here often appear like slander, not all but some, but Jossy's style is shocking! such as "God forgive him" and so on.

I have not read the 15 page confession but I need to find it. It is not that I don't believe the confession. My worry are the small details that sometimes explain the larger picture more accurately. But, you said that you have questions about the confession. Oh, and I haven't looked up cervical traumation? so admit not doing my homework. As mentioned before, some of this is a tired and juggle thing..

I read the transcript where Greta attempted to get Mr. Flores reaction to circumstances involving Stephany's death. When asked about Mrs. Twitty's attempt Mr. Flores understood her position. When asked how he felt about Joran being returned to Aruba?, can't remember the exact wording so ? , he said he would prefer to leave that decision to the justice department? and when asked about the FBI he didn't appear to understand why they didn't have a case they could prevent travel before giving Joran the money? His mention of cameras and such, as they have in Peru almost as if he doesn't think of the FBI, or Arubu, due to earlier mention, as being as capable. The fact is, the circumstances are different than what happened in Peru but regardless, Mrs. Flores actually comes across as someone who tries to be fair but might have a limit to how far he can be pushed.

having noticed something written regarding Steve Croes when asked if he planned to sue Beth Twitty his response read no yet Jossie supposedly said there was such an idea.. It is odd that Steve said no but Jossy said yes leading to a round a bout way of intimidation possibly? Did Jossy not point toward guilt involving Steve Croe but yet the others?

Mitigating circumstances are what sometimes give a complete understanding. Having to look up the word to make sure I had the proper understanding, but in this case, beginning to end, appears a significant aspect which could be lost in attempts to slant the situations in one way or another by the many involved.

Just in theory and one possibility at least considering that Aruba did bring in an additional person, nameless, for questioning. If, by some chance, he disposed of a body then I would first assume that he had a self interest rather than putting himself out to cover a murder for Joran. If so, and, if, Natalee died accidentally, exactly what Joran's guilt amounted to and what Aruba was able to determine is something to examine before accusing them of all out corruption.

If someone else disposed of the body and Natalee died accidentally Joran still has reponsibility for some of his actions, panic or not.. Or, if Joran had panic and someone helped him dispose of the body as well. Regardless, considering the possibility of this having been the case, Joran could have reason to be afraid to implicate someone. If so, then he might explain that problem if he had an intention of ever really telling the truth rather than the false confession stories.

If the somebody that he was afraid to identify had any power of actual threat to consider?

For now, I forgot to mention having seen a picture of Joran since arrested appearing different but not in such a way to suggest just traumatized?

If the lady carrying food would be disliked or more, how to interpret if there would be intimidation involving an examiner as to the outcome of a psychological examination?

Also, Stephany was reported as having remarked she was the happiest she had been yet the reason a mystery?

Many articles suggest that Stephany was a lesbian. If so, Stephany probably didn't to the hotel with Joran for romantic purpose. If Stephany was a lesbian and also had a boyfriend, which has also been suggested, then maybe she went there with an interest in Joran. The only suggestion of a boyfriend is a mention of someone in the slum which sounds odd but who knows? The blood spot on Stephany's jeans might explain her clothes removed? more than anything else obvious at this time. Were her jeans at the scene? or missing? I need to look again. If the blood belonged to someone other than Stephany the jeans would be removed but missing? There is not a lot of reason to speculate unless Joran's version proves false? or is there any current questioning of his confession, no notice.

The maid might have turned out the lights so that Stephany could rest in peace. The television at least? You would think that her thought without thinking would be danger so get moving? Possibly that indictes the maid sensed that danger had passed regardless she said Stephany's nose was bleeding. Even with that thought in mind her reaction a bit steady.

Although the dutch doubtfully physically attack people for this reason, I have read that they have high regard for privacy, having read at one time that they dislike people who show up at their house unannounced and function from a type of agenda book routine. In other words, Joran may have been more inclined to be outraged by someone snooping than some of us would expect, yet not in such a manner alone that would typically lead to  violence.

If the officals in Aruba were overly accused of wrongdoing that would likely alter any possibility of Mr. Flores input about returning Joran, if considered at all. If the Aruban officials weren't overly accused then why would Mr. Flores want them to have Joran? The best that I could determine without further scrutiny, Mr. Flores had the strongest reaction toward the FBI and Aruba although the media probably had much responsibility. Results of the media would have been more likely to have affected Joran if the situation with Stephany intensified due to past trauma and if trauma played a part in Joran's inability to face an exposed altercation at the initial point when Stephany was still alive? If Joran was aware of the FBI possibility, stress, or began to suspect or? maybe without money couldn't have financed the trip at the time, or unreported or unknown possibilities. Joran's handling by the police in Aruba was considered, or reported, in such a way that would not appear to have resulted in a lot of police trauma. He had no past history trauma with the FBI.

Regardless of what took place previously, Mr. Flores has enough reason of his own. Why important? because Joran is in Peru and how much eventual interest on that end to be helpful with the other case is unclear.

I will check back after reading the entire confession and other to see what is new and what others report.

The next reporting I remember reading stated the drug found in Stephany's system was an amphetemine, sp?. No memory of mention of any other drugs in her system?

by the time a guy is 22 years old he has more than likely been turned down for sex a number of times?  or he is especially the lucky type?

Most often wouldn't rape or murder in own hotel room?

No girls popping out all over television with stories about Joran considering the much publicity that he has received?

Stephany did claim obviously social status as you state - but in Mexico and South America it is a very common arrangement to have bodyguards.  Labor jobs, and, imo, a bodyguard would be considered in this category, are very cheap and especially it is the norm.

So, why is this young girl out and about all hours of the morning where kidnapping is rampant with no type of protection?  She is the only daughter, she lives at home and is only 21.

Also why didn't the family contact the casino Saturday morning when they found she had not returned home?  They state they knew she was entering the poker tournament and are friends of the casino owner.

Why did she lie to a girlfriend that she was walking up the steps to her house?  But, in reality, she was going back to the casino it would seem.

Yes, agree, seemed somewhat awkard - she arrives they 'greet' as Jeralyn has pointed out and it is not a first meeting.  Stephany doesn't immediately sit beside him - but takes a seat one over - when he motions for her to sit in the seat next, she, without any hesitation, moves next to him.  There were other tables for her to sit at when she walked in, yet, she choose the one where Joran was sitting.  She is from Lima and it is said a gambler so she must know other people.  They obviously knew the guy sitting across in the green striped shirt.

Then Sunday goes by without the family contacting the casino, but instead contacting the police as to a kidnapping???  Monday, the same thing.

Then oddly, within an hour of each other, Gracia has the casino phone Joran at the hotel at about eleven or so at night (Tuesday, June lst) and about an hour or less later the family are calling the casino.  

I find that extremely strange.  It is after midnight that the maid returns, finds the body, contacts her supervisor, and the supervisor calls her own husband (!!) and he (not associated at all with the hotel) phones the police.

The police select Gracia as the person to identify the body.  He says he met her three times.  Yet, he identifies the body from a photo.  The family, according to Stephany's brother, are advised not to view the body.  The brother says she is unrecognizable.  So how did Gracia identify her from a death photo?  Why would the police feel comfortable in taking the word of someone who didn't know her, was visiting from another country, and only in town to attend the poker tournament?  

Whether Joran was violent or whatever since the age of four, didn't see the show, that should be more reason to have females popping out of the woodwork on television? but?  I don't know.

Also, somewhere as a result of the evaluation was it said he didn't test as if he was violent to the point of causing death? but room for error I suppose?

I can't write much for now but will pass along a few thoughts.

Again, the 5th anniversary of Natalee's disappearance Stephany is murdered in Joran's hotel room yet it doesn't appear he was making a statement if true that he bought two cups of coffee to conceal or? whatever, or ran...  

Just by chance Stephany ends up dead in Joran's hotel room on the 5th anniversary? and a meltdown is one possibililty with the date adding emotional baggage.

More is needed to convince me that Joran tried to rape and then murdered someone in his own hotel room. Even if Joran made a typical pass which was in some way a physical and unexpected rejection, the known consequences would have most likely resulted with Stephany dead without being undressed?

Trying to explain the removal of clothes in a situation other than rape and then taking in reported parts of the confession that Joran didn't know why he took her clothes off and didn't know why he choke or smothered or whatever. ? Also, he took his shirt off yet had his shirt on? Something is a little peculiar about the not remembering parts, but keep in mind I have not read the entire confession to know how many doesn't remember answers exist.

Keeping an open mind about all of this but? at least narrowing down for now.

Back to Aruba because this also happens to take place during an alleged extortion which is yet another coicidence. No offense to Mansurs, just in theory and all of my wonders?, but didn't I read that they are banking people and exactly how that wire transfer of money took place, from who and who could have made that observation?

So, I have an open mind anything from kinky sex that Joran would not be able to explain without appearing like a rapist to a set up.  

Possibly after more reading and proof I could be convinced that Joran will have tried to rape Stephany but for now I give him the benefit of the doubt considering the many other unusual possibilities and the so many coincidences. Or, maybe Joran was checking Stephany for a set up recording or ?   as someone suggested.

Untold Story: You said to think about Elton Garcia and the unusual circumstances I have read involving him. So, I have been thinking, of course compared to some of you it will be like winning the lottery if I hit on something but? won't even cost a dollar?

Is it clear how Joran will be represented? or that will be determined after this ongoing process?

The cameras are important IF? and Elton Garcia is important because he was in the mix, oddly enough identified the body, supposedly had the casino call the hotel due to his concern that Joran and Stephany had been abducted and so on? so he is of interest in way it goes? I think? I have also read other conflicting reports.

How much evidence is there, other than video of Joran and Stephany entering and Joran leaving with his bags? Joran's bloody shirt is lying across Stephany according to some reports. Joran also left other items, cell charger, can't remember but more. Joran was unable to answer some of the questions, he didn't know?, so how to explain that? If some of his confession doesn't appear possible, then how to know that even the accuracy of what he stated otherwise? Joran has a history of telling quite a few confession style stories, never in such detail!, so and but I haven't done my homework and yes the fact that he confessed and what appears by a few short video pictures.

Joran's mother, redundant again!, said she thinks he "could" have killed Stephany. She also said she continues to believe that Joran left Natalee on the beach, indicating an innocent of harm to focus.

Mrs. VDS also sent the ex girlfriend an e mail which read , my opinion, as if she felt something was "stinking" about the situation. The e mail, best I can remember, would have been sent before she was interviewed on television. Assuming she told all that she might consider on television, or if with more information she began to believe Joran may have killed Stephany? but,

I guess what I question more than anything is if Natalee was not a situation similar to Stephany, a violent scence, and with no reported violence or stories from ladies? what led to the current? Someone who is as reported or someone as a result of traum mishandled? or?????  

Also, the coincidence , 5th anniversary, no appearance of making a statement.