Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American teen Natalee Holloway, was beaten in a Peruvian prison over the weekend, according to his lawyer, who is requesting better security for his client.
Natalee Holloway (right) murder case is still open , prosecutors have said, amid warnings the extradition of the prime suspect - Joran van der Sloot (left) - could take up to 18 months.
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