Ep 77. Joran van der Sloot Behind Bars

Joran van der Sloot was once known as a self-proclaimed ladies' man and even a killer. He first made headlines in 2005 after the mysterious disappearance of American teenager, Natalee Holloway, during a high school graduation trip to Aruba. Her body was never found, and the case remains unsolved to this day.

Fast forward to 2010 when Joran van der Sloot was arrested for the murder of another young woman, Stephany Flores, in Peru. He was caught after being seen on hotel surveillance footage with her just hours before she was found dead.

This episode of Dateline explores van der Sloot's life in prison as he awaits trial for Flores' murder. Correspondent Andrea Canning speaks with his attorney, friends, and fellow inmates to get an inside look at his life behind bars.

Canning also delves into van der Sloot's history and mental state, trying to understand how someone could commit such heinous crimes. She speaks with experts in the field of criminology and psychology to gain insight into van der Sloot's psyche.

In addition to exploring van der Sloot's life in prison, this episode also dives deeper into the case of Natalee Holloway. Canning speaks with Natalee's mother, Beth Holloway, about her ongoing search for answers and justice for her daughter.

Throughout the episode, viewers will gain a better understanding of the complex and troubled life of Joran van der Sloot. Despite being behind bars, his actions continue to affect the lives of the families he has hurt.