Misplaced blame

I am familiar with the Natalee Holloway case. Having read Beth Holloway's book, I'm discouraged to see that she continues to ignore many possible avenues of investigation and possible explanations.

Instead, Ms. Holloway continues to focus on three young men who were the last people that we know of to have seen her daughter alive. There is no evidence that any of the three harmed Natalee. There is not enough evidence to hold any of the three for further questioning. Nonetheless, rather than looking beyond her blinders, this book continues with her campaign against three young men and an entire island.

Furthermore, Ms. Holloway doesn't address documented culpability closer to home. The excessive behavior on the graduation trip put all the students in danger. Natalee could have died of an overdose, of alcohol poisoning, or of a fall. She could have disappeared into the ocean without anyone being responsible but her, the tradition within her high school community that encouraged such excess, and the parent who allowed it.

I had hoped for better ideas and more rational consideration over 2 years after Natalee's disappearance. Beth Holloway's loss is devastating, but she seems to have purveyed it into a media career and a platform for making unsubstantiated accusations. I was disappointed.