12. Extensive Search Begins
After questioning Van der Sloot, the Aruban authorities as well as hundreds of volunteers both local and from the United States began searching the island. The rescue effort, along with subsequent investigations, was initially unorganized and offered many false leads and findings. In one instance, blood was found in the car of Joran’s friend’s car, however testing proved it was not blood at all. The reliability of the surveillance cameras at the hotel was also called into question. While Natalee’s mother stated they hadn’t been working the night of her daughter’s disappearance, the truth was they were, however; Natalee didn’t appear on any of the tapes that evening.