Aruba Prosecutor to Appeal Kalpoe Brothers' Release

Aruban prosecutors will appeal a judge's decision to release two Surinamese brothers previously detained in the investigation into the disappearance of Natalee Holloway and released Monday. A hearing before a three-judge panel is scheduled Friday.

Fox News' Greta Van Susteren reported near the end of her "On the Record" program Tuesday night that the prosecution had decided to appeal the judge's decision July 4 to release Deepak and Satish Kalpoe, who had been detained as suspects in the case since June 9. Under Aruban law, either side can appeal the decision to a three-judge appeals panel.

Earlier in the program, Natalee Holloway's step-father George (Jug) Twitty told Van Susteren that the reason the family hired an attorney was so that they could gain more access to legal proceedings and the investigation.

"If the public knew what we know they would be shocked that these two were released," he said.

Meanwhile, F-16 fighter planes equipped with special infrared equipment will begin searching the island today for the missing Alabama teen.

Background:
Natalee's Mom: Don't Let Kalpoe Brothers Leave
Kalpoe Brothers Freed in Holloway Case
Aruba Suspects Face Key Court Hearing
Only Three Suspects Held in Aruba Investigation
Aruban Authorities Confirm Murder Suspicions
Suspect's Dad Arrested; Joran's Story Changes
More Arrests in Natalee Holloway Case
Helicopter Searches Aruba, Police Search Teen's Home
New Search Launched for Natalee Holloway
Security Guards Released in Natalee Holloway Case
Natalee Holloway's Family Clings to Hope
Confusion Reigns in Natalee Holloway Case
Three More Arrested in Natalee Holloway Case
Security Guards Detained in Natalee Holloway Case
Alabama Teen Disappears on Senior Aruba Trip

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