He apparently confessed in hopes of getting charged with manslaughter and avoiding a long sentence. That's the way I'm reading this. Apologies, its Google Translate
http://translate.google.com/transla...oot-buscaria-evadir-pena-carcel-mayor-20-anos
http://translate.google.com/transla...oot-buscaria-evadir-pena-carcel-mayor-20-anos
However, the criminal lawyer said that Van der Sloot will have to prove their claims, for what should determine whether your computer has been tampered with during his time with Stephany Flores. Así se comprobará si no se trata de una coartada del acusado. This will check if it is not an alibi of the accused.