Madeleine McCann: ‘Bad Dad’ Gerry McCann, The Psychic Barber And Drugs
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann.
DAILY EXPRESS front page: “Madeleine was drugged but it was by kidnapper says her grandmother.”
Page 9: “Madeleine’s family: She was drugged…but not by parents.”
Eileen McCann, Gerry’s mother – says: “I really believe they [whoever took her] gave her a drug. There is no way they carried her out of there without her waking. If she was taken when she was sleeping by somebody she did not know, she would have screamed the place down.”
Alternatively, she was taken by someone she did know? Or Mrs McCann is just speculating.
“’BAD DAD’ GERRY” – Carlos Anjos, head of the Portuguese Police Federation, says Gerry, “a heart consultant”, is a “negligent father”. This is his “astonishing rant”.
THE SUN front page: “Mystics hunt for Maddie.”
Around 150 leads provided by mystics have been followed up.
Page 6: “ASK PSYCHIC BARBER TO HELP FIND MADDIE” – Clairvoyant Gordon Smith has been contacted by the family. Smith hosts TV’s Most Haunted show. He says he can tell if Madeleine is alive or dead. Mick is nicknamed “THE PSYCHIC BARBER”.
DAILY MIRROR front page: “McCANNS: SHE WAS DRUGGED.”
Page 5: “‘Madeleine must have been drugged..she would have screamed place down’” – GRANDMOTHER EILEEN McCANN YESTERDAY.”
“Couple call on psychic to help” – Ex-hairdresser Smith is a “wacky medium”.
Says he: “In order for it to work I need to sit with the closest relatives who would be the parents. Then I’d tune in and see what I can pick up. But I would always warn them that there’s a possibility nothing might happen.”
Best to warn them of that first…
DAILY MAIL page 5: “Now police leader mocks ‘negligent’ Gerry McCann over his fears that an abductor was in Maddie’s room.”
“Call for the ‘psychic barber’” – “Despite both being strict Roman Catholics, the couple have already made contact” with Gordon Smith.
DAILY STAR front page: “MADDIE I’LL FIND BODY IN DAYS. Parents call in psychic.”
Page 7: “MADDIE’S PARENTS CALL FOR PSYCHIC BARBER” – “I have offered my help for free,” says Smith. “I never charge for private readings. I have already assured them I will say nothing to the press.” Indeed, not. Best save it for the book.
DAILY TELEGRAPH page 15: “Police chief accuses McCanns of hindering inquiry” – Carlos Anjos accuses McCanns of using “diversion tactics”.
THE TIMES page 27: “McCanns ‘considering psychic help’”
THE GUARDIAN no Maddie new today.
Madeleine McCann: A Life In Headlines
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October 2nd, 2007 at 11:54 pm
1069. Firestar
Didn’t think of that. (-:
Really is bedtime. nite
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:53 pm
I bet that K & G are celebrating the news of Amaral tonight…HMMMM I wonder if they left the twins home alone??
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:53 pm
gerry certainly isn’t lacking in emotion.
he nearly had a total breakdown at the airport when he got to the bit about ‘and we didn’t do it’
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:52 pm
Chloe- it is well documented that Madeleine is extremely small for her age. Besides, in your attempt to find proof of guilt in the grandma’s statement, you ignore her basic point, which is: Umm, yes, of course Madeleine’s DNA Was found in the car.
I mean, what are you trying to say here– that Eileen McCann ALSO knows Kate and Gerry overdosed their daughter and she, too, is covering for them??? So far, we have about 10-20 people who — if what you guys say is true — know that Kate and Gerry killed their daughter and ALL of them are covering up for the McCanns???? Pray tell, WHY?? I don’t personally know a single person who would cover up for their relative or friend if they killed a child. I love my sisters to death, for instance, but if one of them killed a kid– on purpose or on accident– I’d go straight to the cops. Your theories here are so wildly implausible!!
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:51 pm
the kids of the mothers on here must be sick of their mothers looking in on them and coming in to kiss them every time they read a post.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:51 pm
Just my observation but Kate McCann is not devoid of emotion. She doesn’t break down or weep tears for sympathy in public but the pain in her eyes tells a very different story. She looks in the depths of despair to me but it is probably important to her to keep hold of her dignity. I have noticed her struggling with her breathing, almost on the verge of panic, but she manages to steel herself. Some people release their emotions in private which is as it should be, when they are able to lean on the support of family and friends. She will always have to live with the guilt of leaving her small children asleep and unattended but that doesn’t make her a killer. If she is found guilty as a result of a fair trial in a court of law then she will have to take the consequences. If she is innocent, then some people on this forum will have to live with their consciences, if they have a conscience. Don’t forget there are two other children who could suffer as a result of all this unsubstantiated rumour mongering and fantasy scenarios about their parents. How would we like our children to read this stuff about us in the future, or have it cruelly pointed out to them by their peers? Incidentally, a child of 10 should not be left in a locked house on their own. The NSPCC do not recommend leaving a child alone under the age of 13. Serious accidents do happen and having to deal with an outbreak of fire, for instance, would be a very scary situation even for a mature adult, particularly if you were locked in the house. I’m not at all religious but I can remember from school assemblies the saying “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone”.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:48 pm
1079
well its better than listening to all the bitching i suppose.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:47 pm
just kissed mine good night again
and I cannot imagine how a missing one would feel ( abducted or killed)
I go into mourning whenever they sleep over
watching yesterdays clips of the “church outing” again really puzzles me
I wish someone went past in thei car windows down blasting
DONT YOU FORGET ABOUT ME
they seem to already have
How many of you would understand forgive a parent for killing a child if they were sobbing over them and saying sorry
Last year that father jumped with his kids after a row with his wife on holiday
I had real empathy for that family
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:46 pm
1058 firestar, LOL
first time I’ve laughed out loud reading this forum
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:46 pm
grannie Mccann - Eileen McCann “I believe whoever took her gave her a drug. There is no way they carried her out of there without her waking.
“If she was taken when she was sleeping by somebody she did not know, she would have screamed the place down.”
Her comments came as it emerged that hair - thought to belong to Madeleine - was found behind the sofa in the Praia da Luz holiday apartment which could reveal if she was drugged.
- So did the mystery person also drug the twins? He was a busy fellow- hiding behind doors, putting a needle in a child without them screaming and waking up the others before he got to them - or did he syringe sedatives into their screaming mouths? - come on this story is an obvious cover-up given to her from PR McCann.
- But most disturbing are these words she says;
But Eileen said of the fact Madeleine’s DNA was found in the McCanns’ hire car: “Little Amelie is wearing Madeleine’s sandals and she is in and out of the car.
“Cuddly toys are in it. Madeleine’s toys are in it. Madeleine’s tops are in it that Amelie is wearing. It’s nonsense.”
- it sure is nonsense Eleen - if one of your kids is presumed dead are you telling me you put their sandals and clothes on your remaining children?
Most people would pack them and keep them in a memory box.
Maddie is 4 years old and Amelie is 2 years old - tell us grannie does Amiele have particularly large feet or does rapid growth run in the family - ie - grannies nose has suddenly got longer - pinnocio style!
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:45 pm
as are beef crips.
but not cheese and onion or rizlas.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:45 pm
i think it’s yeast extract.
its suitable for veggies
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:44 pm
I’m so very confused. I unfortunately came along after Paulette went anonymous so I can’t tell which Anonymous is Paulette, because I don’t know what Paulette was like. Is the person making trouble now Stevo? Maybe he’s mad at me for pulling his chain yesterday with all that organ talk.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:43 pm
1065
spot on.
otherwise you end up with marmite all stuck to your fingertips.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:43 pm
1054 A Twiglet is a small breadstick with a coating of marmite.
Marmite is like thick black tar in substance, made with a savory beef extract, which I believe is called vegimite in the USA. (Could be Aus) (Both USA to a drunk)
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:43 pm
1060 - Anonymous Says:
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:36 pm
1050. Well to a former New Jerseyian (East Coast).
I know where it is…but it’s never described that way. Are you really stupid or just faking it today? I can’t figure you out. And won’t waste another brain cell attempting to do it.
Figures you’re from Jersey. The Arm pit of America. Gives Springsteen a bad name - if that’s possible.
So tell me, what Exit?? LOL!!!!!!
Goodnite. We’ll see u back on here igcongito in a few mins. Do you use a changing room to stage your next entrance or just wear the same old clothes
I hope Judge Judy comes back on - I miss her!! Come on Pauletter, bring us the nasty ol’ Judge. Do you realize her husband cheated on her and she had him sent to prison for a month to clean him up? Oh, wait, that’s you!!
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:42 pm
thats another thing.
if everyone sends the bbc one of bennet’s emails, it’ll clog up their inbox for a month.
in fact if 3 people send the bbc one of bennet’s emails, it’ll clog up their inbox for a month.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:41 pm
I’m off now to find a pack of twiglets myself and run a bath. Night night.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:40 pm
1066
i hope you like 45 page lectures as answers.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:39 pm
the portuguese seem more pissed no one just threw the email in the bin where it belonged.
it was a 2 minute check to find out it was rubbish.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:39 pm
We are stinking to lower depths here. Night all!
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:39 pm
1056: Tony Bennett.
Don’t you think you are being rather hasty in all this?….no one has been charged and nothing has been proved one way or another yet.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:38 pm
Although I do not doubt for a minute that Firestar was enoying them in a bath!
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:37 pm
But I support your right to play games and to make up stories. This is perfectly acceptable. Just try not to hurt anyone in the process.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:37 pm
1059
i think you’ll find ‘grease’ is the word.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:37 pm
Bit late in the day but…
746. K-9
Thanks, you make a lot of sense.
841. Sunny
See K-9 at 746.
858. Gofigure.
So are the portuguese pissed of with the British police because they first learnt about the email to Prince Charles at the same time as the British press.
Report I saw said The British police couldn’t trace the address.
The portuguese might have been able to trace the address in Spain if they had been informed by the British police before it came to press..
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:37 pm
Krissie Says:
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:20 pm
1019 Anonymous- Portia is making fun of me for my crazy statements yesterday
LOL - Paulette, get over there. Krissie needs you to defend her on the otherside of the room. Hell, you must have done some WWE training. Are you taking steroids too? Big Mama Paulette is gonna kick yer butt if you mess with her “girl” Kissie Kissie Krissie. LOL. Funny thing, Krissie is not a little girl. She’s a boy. Paulette. You’re havin’ yer proverbial chain jerked.
But what the hell - get over there and take a swing at Portia. She’s ready and waitin’. The damsel in distress is calling on yer services again.
Do you drink milk out of the carton? What about Steak? Do you use a knife and fork or just pick it up with your bare hands? I’d love to watch you eat. It would be enough to put me on a diet for life. Disgusting. De gouter.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:36 pm
1050. Well to a former New Jerseyian (East Coast). SW US is west of the Mississippi and south of Chicago. You have a keen sense of humour. I thought it was a joke but I’m tired. Good night.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:36 pm
1048 Does lawsuit and defamation of character enter into your little game? Oh, libel I believe is the word.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:36 pm
dear giver of funds.
a source near to the mccanns says you can get fucked.
yours sincerely the trustees.