Madeleine McCann: The Nanny Suspect, Amaral Policing And Jail
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann.
SUNDAY EXPRESS front page: “MADELEINE MYSTERY. BRING IT ON.”
The Sunday Express is not the Express, which has form some weeks led with the front-page banner “MADELEINE”. The Sundays Express goes its own way.
“McCanns remain defiant as they face 40 questions from UK police this week”
“Kate and Gerry’s fury as new sighting in Morocco by businessman is ignored”
SUNDAY MIRROR front page: “MADDIE HUNT: THE TRUTH.”
The truth… At last…
“DISGRACE.”
A picture of Madeleine McCann (on the right). A picture of Portuguese copper Goncarlo Amaral (left).
“Police have ignored 250 sightings of her” – and have investigated how many?
“Cop leading police probe works four hours a day” – Amaral’s not overworked and fresh.
“He has three-hour boozy lunches with pals” – Amaral holds lengthy meetings to discuss and masticate over the case with team.
“Puffing on a cigarette and knocking back beers, the man leading the world’s biggest missing child inquiry enjoys yet another long, boozy lunch.”
Good to know that the Mirror is not wasting its time and watching him.
STAR ON SUNDAY: “THREATS TO McCANNS.”
“Friends say the couple are ‘extremely concerned’ by the nature of the threats and are considering hiring extra security.
Last night a spokeswoman for the McCanns, both 39, confirmed that they had been sent what she described as ‘negative letters and fear mail’.”
INDEPENDENT: “Maddie ‘kidnapped by maid’, says email.”
“The McCanns’ spokesman, Clarence Mitchell, said they were ‘encouraged’ by the development.”
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Kate McCann will risk jail to find Madeleine
Kate McCann has been told by her legal team that she faces jail sentence if she flouts Portuguese law to discuss details of the four-year-old’s disappearance in a high-profile television interview.
She tells a “close friend”: “I will do what I must. What does any of it matter if it helps find Madeleine?”
“It is what Kate thinks will help,” a close friend tells the paper. “What choice does she have? Unless Kate and Gerry ignore the law and speak out, their chances of finding Madeleine will dwindle further. Better to risk prison if it helps find her.
“Will the Portuguese police really prosecute a mother whose sole aim is to find her daughter or at least, God forbid, discover the whereabouts of her body? Kate, most of all, believes risking a jail sentence is nothing compared to finding Madeleine.”
Who needs an interview with Kate with friends like that?
THE OBSERVER: “This limbo that lasts a lifetime,” writes Carol Sarler.
“The McCanns are said to be devastated by dashed hopes; if so, they must get used to it, for there will be more sightings, more dashing and, to add to their misery, more harassment of more innocent families. I know this because, having investigated the disappearance of Ben Needham on Kos in 1991, the unfolding of the McCann case has felt like one long, wretched, groundhog summer.
“Ben, recapped in a nutshell: his grandparents, Eddie and Chris Needham, moved from Sheffield to Kos with their teenage son Stephen, daughter Kerry and her boyfriend and their son, Ben…
“…The singular difference between the Needhams and the McCanns is, crudely, class. Eddie has homemade tattoos on his knuckles, Chris was a grandmother at 38, Kerry and her boyfriend - a man known, as they say, to the police - lived in a council block. Perhaps this explains why, throughout their ordeal, nobody from the British consulate in Athens once got off their butt or went to Kos to help or support; surgeon Gerry McCann, by contrast, mobilised the world.”
“Arabic adverts aid Madeleine hunt”… “Despite the disappointment of last week’s misleading sighting of a blonde girl in the Moroccan town of Zaio, the McCanns believe that their daughter might be somewhere in the country.”
TIMES: No Madeleine news today.
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September 30th, 2007 at 9:30 pm
Why on earth are the police convinced Madeleine fell down the stairs outside the apartment? Have they found blood traces there?
September 30th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
634 Tony Bennett
I’m not sure I am with you on the hoax theory, even though I am taken aback that the fund is paying ‘household expenses’ -staggering.
No, I think that Kate Mccann had misgivings about individuals in and around Ocean Club and that was why she didnt want to use their services out of hours. I think thats why she cried ‘theyve taken her’ and why they (Clarence and co) have challenged what was reported as her words. The fear of the Mccanns and the others in the party is that they will be open to a charge of neglect. If they thought the children were not at risk, its a good defence. If they were not sure and they took a risk anyway, I think this could be the basis for a charge.
I think the others would be implicated because they - perhaps - were all complicit in the use of sedatives and had encouraged it, to give poor old Kate a break from the children (Gerry being a bit of a lad and not very ‘domesticated’).
The fund etc was a diversionary - Brunt says that it isnt true (its one of the ‘myths’ his rather biased and ’shoddy’ search for the truth program ‘dismissed’) that Sky were called before the Police. Personally I dont see why we should beleive him, he didnt exactly show how far away that bar is from the apartment, in practical access terms - the programme seemed only out to attack the portuguese police.
No mention at all of DNA etc being handled by UK agencies.
So though I think the Mccanns are guilty of neglect and one would hope will be punished for that (I mean properly by the law) but not sure about the rest. I do think that this exposes the UK as being totally money and position orientated.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Because all of the info is unconfirmed leaks, I have no hard opinion either way as anything is possible until all of the facts are confirmed…but I do wonder, from the hearsay out there:
Why would cuddle cat be washed 4 days after dissappearance? I have never washed any of my 5 year old stuffed animals…ever…if she went missing, this would be the LAST thing I would do. Aside from the obvious sentimental factor, intelligence alone for DNA would be a reason not to. If the cat was placed up high and was one of the reasons for suspecting an intruder, as Ms McCann has supposedly said.
Statistically…what are the odds that a group who just happens to think it’s ok to leave children (even nearby) unattended would just so happen to have been targeted by a would be kidnapper…parents who think this is statistically low. Even lower are combining that with the low statistics of stranger abduction. Not judging them for leaving the children alone just pondering the statistical logistics of it…
Did Kate run back to the restaraunt to inform the party that Madeleine was missing? (I’m not clear on this detail) But if she did, as has been reported..
If you thought one child had been abducted, would you leave your other 2 alone in the room to go tell the others in your party or would a normal hysterical mother scream from the balcony / patio area and not leave the other 2 alone to also possibly be abducted?!
The reason for not using the hotel provided babysitters of “We didn’t want to leave them with strangers”…They left the children with these “strangers” many hours already during this vacation. Seems odd they would not do it at night.
The whole Find Madeleine Fund / Website leaves me uneasy…who thinks about trademarking / copyrighting just 15 days after a child goes missing a fund …I would think you are more worried about finding your own child rather then setting up a fund to find her and help other famalies and for it to be so organized…many parents become activists after losing children in horrible circumstances…public service for this cause usually comes later.
People greive and show emotion differently so I do not fault them for lack of emotion in public. But the gung-ho attitude for for the fund, items to sell such as bacelets, Gerry’s constant blogging (up until they were made suspects),meetings in Washington and various media outlets to promote the fund, not just Madeleine missing..just doesn’t seem what most would do…but again everyone is different…with all of that money, why were DNA experts and cadaver dogs not brought in earlier? Why does the money seem to just sit there? For what if not Private Investigators and experts right off the bat?
One more question…thought:
Have any of the British investigators (or anyone credible) let it leak or stated that the DNA results are weak in proving the McCann’s were involved…in other words, is anyone (besides the McCann spokespeople)counteracting the DNA and saying it is NOT pointing the direction of the McCanns or that it is flimsy, at best? I have seen the press and spokespeople’s thought’s but any one credible?
OJ Simpson was found innocent when there was more DNA proof against him then most convicted murderer’s sitting on death row, according to prosecutor Marcia Clarke. Public opinion and war of words and press can overshadow true science.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
658 Be in no doubt that any further failure on K&G’s part to answer police questions will be a major public relations disaster for the McCanns.
Can you tell me what questions they have failed to answer so far?
Let’s go through them together.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
478
There is something in what the Sheikh is saying, the Mccons are targeting the rich and famous, all the top people.
Doesnt anyone find it just a little odd that this recent email was sent anonymously to HRH price charles.
It was just a matter of time before the royals were dragged in. I really think that he does have a point here. we will just have to see who is next.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
633.Miss Match
“The fact that they appear to be hiding something makes me think that Madeleine died due to the actions of her parents, and isnsuch a way, that the death could not be explained as an accident in a subsequent postmortem. Suffocation, strangulation, sedation overdose are examples of something that could not be explained.”
Thanks for clarifying. Not above quote but last post.
Re above quote, if Madeleine overdosed in bed, she could have fallen asleep and not woken up, she could have had projectile vomiting, diarhria - can’t spell it - wouldn’t the extreme reaction warrant a tox test?
Re London News about falling down the stairs, the only thing I am going to take notice of is the blood or sniffer clue. The rest is guesswork.
I haven’t read any speculation that says forensic/sniffer findings include brain goo.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
I’m knackered. it would be a hurtful slur to imply otherwise and ludicrous to try to stay awake when the effect of the sedative is beginning to cloud the need to leave no stone rolling in the search for a bed… Nite
September 30th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
660 Willo
Although possible, the sexual abuse doesn’t seem likely to me. Remember these folks (T-9) were all about leaving their children with others or by themselves to enjoy adult activity elsewhere? If they had paedophilic tendencies, wouldn’t they be spending more of their time with the little ones?
The McCanns might be unlikeable, but I don’t see the situation as bleak as that.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
637 DeeDeeDee - If you had a child’s body on the autopsy table that had died from a fall down the stairs - what sort of evidence would you need to request a toxicology report?
A toxocology screen would be requested if the child had an odour of alcohol or if undigested tablets were found upon the examination of the stomach contents which could indicate an accidental overdose. Visible signs of a recent injection, whether IM or IV could be another reason. Possibly, parents with a history of drug abuse and the possibility that the child had been medicated intentionally or deliberately. Sometimes if the story of what happened and the subsequent injuries do not ‘marry up’, then a tox screen could be performed, but physical abuse would be the first path to go down.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
Just got back from having a real life for a few hours and scanning through the posts for this afternoon. Excuse me butting in off topic but have just read Gerry’s Blog for DAY 17 - 20th May
It gives an blow by blow account of visits to swimming pools, lunch, games etc. and then
20.30-23.00 We try to sit down for a family meal, again usually cooked by one of the small family group out here with us. Chat about the day’s events and plan the next day
23.30 bed and prayer for Madeleine that she will be returned to us safely ASAP.
In addition to above we try to attend various church services during the week, and make multiple phone calls to family and friends. We try to watch the main news early morning and late evening but have had almost no time to read the newspapers or even look at the pictures!
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This is just over 2 weeks since they lose their daughter and they are behaving as if they had their telly stolen. I am stunned. Can anyone else please explain why the whole world is expected to find the McCann’s daughter (who they lost through their own negligence) when they themselves have clearly had far more important things on their mind.
OK, so DAY 17 was a Sunday, but if my child was missing I would have been going door to door and handing out leaflets or in my bed crying my heart out.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
*654* me chinese to,wer yoo flom pleeeezzee
September 30th, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Sex and drugs and rock and roll your own.
Just thoughts, quite distasteful but still not as tarte as actual murder :
Maybe the T9, some or all, were involved in some sort of sexual behaviour that is frowned on in most parts of society. Maybe if it became public it could destroy some higher up people in the circles these guys mixed.
This might have involved paedophilia or just swinging amongst the group.
If the child had been used in a session by the group it would not be easy to hide the evidence of activty on her body. Thus after an dramatic accident of some kind the body would have to removed (killed first?) to hide this fact. This would rope in a few helping hands to cover tracks etc. This could explain some of the ‘cone of silence’ from the T9 and maybe also the change of stories of some of them. The child might have been drugged (before or after) the session. Another reason to hide all evidence.
Or maybe they were just swingers and drugged the kids while the parents needs were serviced.
It could also explain the behaviour difficulties of the child. I wonder if the other T9 children were tested for drugs or sexual abuse?
Maybe it could of all happened a few days earlier perhaps and they hired a body double for the child whilst the clean up operation was on going. There seems to be a ready supply of body doubles available. Over 250 at last count.
Or maybe the K&G are in the power of one of the group who has started the clean up and it has turned into a runaway train. Everybody too scared to jump off.
Has any checking been done on the donors to the fund? Did they mix with this group before? Donations or payments? Fighting fund or hush money?
Just thoughts, all repugnant ones, but maybe a couple make more sense than most.
Enjoy the day.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Here’s a good ‘un..
Car found before reported stolen
Cornish police had a swift resolution to a case of car theft when the missing car was reported found to police - two minutes before being reported stolen.
At 0826 BST police were called by security staff at Drake’s Circus in Plymouth to report a suspicious driver of cream-coloured Rover in the area.
Two minutes later colleagues in Helston received a call to report the theft of a cream-coloured Rover overnight.
A 19-year-old was arrested in Plymouth and is awaiting questioning.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7021012.stm
Sound familiar? Call to Sky News on 4 May?
September 30th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Anti-Catholicism
Maureen the Hoosier and Portia
Catholicism may well emerge from this case with credit. Right now it’s too early to say one way or the other.
Team McCann
Be in no doubt that any further failure on K&G’s part to answer police questions will be a major public relations disaster for the McCanns. It will be no excuse to say Caplan and McBride advised “no comment” answers - think about it.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
Anyone read Private Eye? I do and the latest Eye has nothing about McCannFever - not even a pisstake like on the last issue’s cover. I suppose Northern Rock, party conferences and a looming election (or not) are enough excitement. Maybe the tabloids should take a lead from the Eye…
September 30th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
634 Tony Bennett
Thanks for posting those detailed explanations.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
653
apparently there was a lot of commotion in the flat, and it mwas noticed that the twins didn’t wake up.
the family refer to it somewhere.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
If Gerry McCann isn’t lying, I’m Chinese
September 30th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
Firestar, if the other children were drugged (which if one was then I’m sure that the others were too)
If she simply fell down the stairs, the PJ wouldn’t wake the other children so they wouldn’t have known they were drugged.
Something else was ‘not right’ with Madeleine’s body that would have sent someone questioning. Causing T9 to dispose of the body and cry abduction.
I’m channelling some very sinister scenarios right now.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
646
ty.
took me ages though.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
643 Michael.
Well said, is the capitals kid Filmabucket (sorry ‘can’) maybe?
No normal loveing family leaves little children like these Mccanns, anyone who says they do doesnt know what loving is.
My children are much older and we still keep checking on them when we are all in the house together!If only the Mccanns werent afraid of being charged with neglect they would categorically admit that they have done wrong and advise parents never to do as they have done.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
634
in that case i reserve my judgement.
thank you for the reply.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
May I also commend Mr Tony Bennett for his forthright and honest delivery of his postings here and I support him completely.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5jtmkXXv58
September 30th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Anyone here fancy calling themselves Dan Druff?
Always amused me - comes from the fabulous Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band’s Vivian Stanshall.
Now dandruff would be a good source of DNA methinks. Any of the tapas 9 not using Head and Shoulders perchance?
September 30th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
641 firestar
If you web google sighting (not news google) you do get lots of UFO stuff - plus a bit from twitchers… good floyd by the way (in case you missed it see 619)
September 30th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
Miss Match 957 - errr. no need to cover up?
You are missing the most probable point - that the very reason the Mccanns are in their predicament is because they cannot afford for Maddies dissapearence, death or abduction, to be down to their neglect. They couldnt have her having an accident resulting from their not being there. Even now they are desperate to divert attention from the root cause, their neglect.
They have consistantly stated that they felt the resort to be safe - a vital requirement if they are not to be charged with neglecting their child. One of the important parts of proof of neglect is ‘did you think it was safe’. As a GP Kate will definately have been fully aware of this. I believe she didnt think it was safe.
I dont think they killed her and I dont actually think she fell down the steps (but I cant know for sure for course!). I dont think they disposed of her body either.
I think Kate thought she knew who had taken Maddie. I think thats why she shouted ‘theyve taken her’. Think about this, why would it matter what she shouted, matter enough for the Mccanns to bother with a rejection of that cry? The only reason I can think of is because Kate thought there were suspicious people around and yet still left the children, hence open to charge of willful neglect.
This causes all kinds of difficulties for theior stories and is the basis for suspicion, the PJ have taken it a bit further than it should go. Kate should admit these fears and help catch the abductors. She won’t, because it is career damaging for all of the T9
September 30th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
626 Ian - Please read my post number 571. I have previously stated that the McCanns are guilty of neglecting their children. I have even copied and pasted it onto this post below. We both believe that the McCanns are involved in the disappearance of Madeleine. We both have theories of what happend to her and, like you, just want the truth to come out and for there to be justice for Madeleine.
Miss Match Says:
September 30th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Ian 571
Firstly, I believe that the McCanns are guilty of neglecting their three young children. Their actions are, without a doubt, the cause of Madeliene going missing. What happened to cause Madeleine to go missing is what we are trying to debate in a civil manner.
September 30th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
Re 398 justice4gerry&kate who prefers to write in capitals, maybe I shall try and answer your questions in a dignified and honest way.
Firstly I shall make your post so everyone can see it.
LOOK YOU BLOODY SMART ARSES YOU THINK YOU GOT IT ALL SEWN UP. YOU KNOW SOD ALL ABOUT GERRY AND KATE AND I’VE BEEN MONITORING THIS SITE FOR WEEKS. AND DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE ALL WRONG. THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING WRONG AND NOTHING ANY NORMAL LOVING FAMILY WOULDNT DO. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YUO ALL IDIOTS, WHERE IS YOUR EVIDENCE, ANSWER ME THAT IF YOU DARE.
May I take some flattery of your grammar and set it to one side and lets look at why a few questions could be raised by your remarkable post alone.
Firstly either you are of low intelligence or perhaps a McCann groupie, which would be considered quite similar.
Maybe in your unique wisdom which has seemed to pass the majority you can explain this, preferably not in capital letters as my eyes are not as closed as yours.
If there is no evidence against them then why are they suspects?
Why not simply answer the 40 questions the police asked them?
Why try and explain the obvious with strange explanations?
Why seems to be an obvious question, so why not simply answer it?
Maybe I shall make it clearer so you can read it.
WHY WHY WHY?
September 30th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
sentence even.