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Joran Van Der Sloot

What is joran van der sloot?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

full name Joran Andreas Petrus van der Sloot[1]
date of birth 6 August 1987[1]
place of birth Arnhem, Netherlands[1]
nationality Dutch[1]
Peru conviction murder of Stephany Flores Ramírez[1]
U.S. conviction extortion and wire fraud[3]

Joran van der Sloot is a Dutch national convicted of murdering Stephany Flores Ramírez in Peru and of extortion and wire fraud in the United States, and the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway.

Context

Joran van der Sloot is a Dutch national known for the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway and for being convicted of murdering Stephany Flores Ramírez in Peru [1]. He was also convicted in the United States of extortion and wire fraud related to the Holloway case [3]. In 2024, he pleaded guilty to soliciting money from Beth Holloway in exchange for information about her daughter's remains and death [3]. His legal status differs by country and date, with convictions in Peru and the United States, and a plea agreement in 2024 [3].

Documented claims

  • Van der Sloot was the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway. [2]
  • He pleaded guilty to soliciting money from Beth Holloway in exchange for information about her daughter's remains and death. [3]
  • He was sentenced to 28 years in prison in Peru for the murder of Stephany Flores Ramírez. [4]
  • He was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the United States for extortion and wire fraud. [3]

Questions and answers

What is Joran van der Sloot known for?

He is known for being the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway and for being convicted of murdering Stephany Flores Ramírez in Peru [1].

What was Joran van der Sloot's sentence in Peru?

He was sentenced to 28 years in prison for the murder of Stephany Flores Ramírez [4].

What did Joran van der Sloot plead guilty to in the United States?

He pleaded guilty to extortion and wire fraud, and was sentenced to 20 years in prison [3].

Sources

  1. Joran Van Der Sloot Biography, Life, Interesting Facts — barneslawassociates.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Joran van der Sloot pleads guilty to extortion, provides ... — abcnews.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Joran van der Sloot (PICTURES): Five Things You Need To Know — cbsnews.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Van der Sloot sentenced to 28 years for Peru murder — cnn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People