Van der Sloot kept in high-security Peruvian prison
It has been reported that Joran van der Sloot, accused of killing one woman and suspected in the disappearance of another, is under 24-hour watch in a high-security Peruvian prison.
CNN reported on Tuesday that the 22-year-old Dutchman is waiting for a judge's decision on his request that his confession to Peruvian authorities in the slaying of 21-year-old Stephany Flores be set aside as coerced. Van der Sloot told authorities in Chile, where he was apprehended, that intruders were responsible for Flores' death.
A judge is expected to issue a ruling Wednesday on whether van der Sloot should remain in custody.
It had obtained a court document showing Flores suffered a cranial fracture and other significant injuries to her face and neck, CNN said. CNN further said that she also showed signs of asphyxiation.
Forensic tests in the Lima hotel room where her body was found last month indicated there was blood on the floors, hallway and mattress, the document said.
CNN has also reported that the autopsy also revealed she had used amphetamines.
The report also noted that Van der Sloot is charged with murder in Flores' death and he is suspected in the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway in Aruba, though he has not been charged in that case.
(With Inputs from Agencies)