The disappearance of Natalee Holloway in May 2005 during a high school graduation trip to Aruba sent shockwaves around the globe. The case, marked by years of rumors, dead ends, and a desperate search for answers, is revisited this Tuesday on Crime & Investigation’s “Spring Break Murders.”
“Spring Break Murders” revisits the circumstances of Natalee’s last night, exploring her time spent at a local beach bar and the immediate aftermath of the discovery she was missing. After five years of tireless effort, the truth emerged. The eighteen-year-old had been murdered, and the crime was covered up. This episode, “Natalee Holloway,” details how investigators painstakingly reconstructed the events, eventually leading the FBI to finally apprehend her killer in October of 2023, bringing a measure of closure to a tragedy that captivated the world. The series also turns its lens to the lack of appropriate care and attention from local authorities.
“Spring Break Murders” airs Tuesday, May 27th at 10:00 PM GMT on Crime & Investigation.