He said the pair eventually realized they were being pulled out to sea by the current. That is when Giordano tapped on Gardner's leg to signal that they should swim back. When he got to shore, Lopez says Giordano noticed she wasn't with him and ran to get help after looking for her in the water. Giordano initially assisted the search but was detained at the airport as he attempted to leave Aruba.
Authorities said they had found discrepancies in his story. A judge ruled Monday there is enough evidence to hold Giordano for at least 16 more days on suspicion of involvement in Gardner's presumed death. Gardner's cousin, Kelly Reed, said the family recognized the dress was Gardner was wearing in the photo. The time stamp on the photo is -- p. A law enforcement source said that Giordano, 50, is seen in surveillance video at p.
At approximately p. Those who saw the couple at the restaurant tell ABC News they were clearly in a romantic relationship, with Gardner reportedly telling the server, at one point, she was waiting for her "husband" to order. The server at the restaurant said Giordano "inexplicably" jumped up after the couple sat down and introduced himself, saying, "My name is Gary and this is Robyn and we're from Maryland.
A worker at the restaurant also told ABC News that Giordano returned to the restaurant less than 12 hours after Gardner vanished, this time with an attorney, and appeared "indifferent" to his girlfriend's disappearance. And we thank all who are helping to find out what happened to Robyn and ask anyone with information to please, please contact authorities," the statement said.
The statement came out as Aruban authorities suspended the search for Gardner. But he denies any wrongdoing and says Miss Gardner was swept away while they were snorkelling off the Dutch Caribbean island. Two hours later, Giordano is seen alone on a security camera, wearing no top but with his toupee still in place.
He reported her missing and initially assisted the search but was later detained and arrested at the airport as he tried to flee the country. Prime suspect: Giordano, covering his head while being led to jail from a police station on August 15, is the only suspect in the case.
He is alleged to have threatened to kill his friend while grabbing her by the neck and shoving her into an elevator on the last day she was seen alive. Prosecutors need more evidence to charge him, but witnesses have come forward to claim he was sweating profusely on that August 2 day.
They say there was blood next to him on the beach and a large scratch mark on his throat. Hunt for remains: Cadaver dogs have joined the search for missing American tourist Robyn Gardner in Aruba. Pictured, an earlier search party. His father, Frank Giordano has said his son is a 'not a monster' but a 'good human being, who is good to his family'. Miss Gardner's boyfriend Richard Forester, 40, said the couple had a row before she left for Aruba.
Giordano is said to have read a text on her phone to Mr Forester, which said: 'I love you. I care about you. We'll sort this out when I get back. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.
Argos AO. Privacy Policy Feedback. Share this article Share. He was not charged. A Judge ordered his release due to insufficient evidence. When he was released, Gary returned to the United States.
Gary has maintained that Robyn drowned while the two were snorkeling off Baby Beach. He blames it on a riptide or powerful undercurrent. Robyn's sister Danielle doesn't believe his version of events as she described Robyn as an excellent swimmer.
Robyn's boyfriend Richard and some of her friends believe that Robyn would not have gone snorkeling under any circumstances as she would not have wanted to ruin her hair or makeup.
They claimed the policy was not legally enforceable because Gary and Robyn were not married or related, were not business partners and did not own property together. Robyn Gardner. An American Express spokeswoman Gail Wasserman said that when taking out such a policy, you have to have an economic interest in the person. The insurance company won their law suit and did not have to pay out on the policy.
Her friend said there were lots of red flags about him, but she still went. I guess if u want to kill an American and get away with it, then do it outside the US and u can get away with it!
Read More. This magnitude of a tragedy has left many scars that will never heal and forever emptiness in my heart. The joy I once knew in life ended with the last breath of my daughter Tasha's breath only to be taken by God, not by this man. To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever. There are predators everywhere. They are not hiding in shadows.
They are in our work places, our friendship groups and sometimes even our homes. Protect yourself and those you love. Powered by Shopify. Robyn Gardner Robyn knew Gary for over a year. Christina said: "He was texting her while we were at breakfast, very angry at her because she decided she wasn't going to go on the cruise. The text message said: "I love you. I care about you. We'll sort this out when I get back. Robyn Gardner Police arrived at the restaurant and spoke to Gary.
When asked if he went back into the water to look for Robyn, he said that he did not. Gary Giordano As police questioned Gary further and examined the details and area, they found some inconsistencies in the account provided as to what happened in that 2 hour window from when Robyn and Gary left the bar to Gary returning alone.
Robyn Gardner As police investigated further, a sinister picture began to emerge and a possible motive for murder.
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