Joran van der Sloot’s attack in prison is a complete 180 from how his time behind bars had been just months prior. In October 2023, it was reported that van der Sloot was living a cushy life in prison. The convicted murderer has bounced from Peruvian prison to Peruvian prison and reportedly had access to the internet, television, and a cell phone during some of his stays in certain locations. At one point, van der Sloot even felt comfortable enough to threaten a guard while serving his sentences.
Besides all the amenities van der Sloot had access to in prison, the convicted murderer also struck up romantic relationships. A report from the New York Post in February 2024 revealed that van der Sloot was reportedly having sex with three different women. When asked about his relationships by the outlet, a spokesperson for Peru’s National Penitentiary Institute responded, “He was approved for conjugal visits. He has the same rights as any other prisoner.” As shocking as this may seem to the public, it doesn’t seem like much of a shock to former childhood friend Cas Arends. Arends shared, “He’s [van der Sloot] a player, and has always been a player. Women have always been attracted to him for some reason.” Van der Sloot’s time in prison has been bizarre, as he continues to face the consequences of his dark past.
