Madeleine McCann: The Scenic 17, Dr Denny Says And DNA
MADDY WATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
DAILY EXPRESS page 21: “New DNA tests could unlock the mystery of lost Madeleine”
More DNA tests at the Forensic Science Service laboratory in Birmingham And this after the DNA tests proved inconclusive…
“Seventeen human cells could provide a major breakthrough in the Madeleine McCann mystery…The DNA samples are being examined by scientists in Britain and Portuguese detectives believe the evidence could unlock an investigation which is now in its eighth month”
The Tapas 7. The Tapas 9. The Scenic 17…
Guilhermino Encarnacao, head of the Policia Judiciaria in the Algarve, says: “We have asked the laboratory to carry out more tests and exhaust every possibility of obtaining conclusive results”
Says Forensic scientist Dr Ronald Denny (not working on the case): “A cell is negligible – you can just about see it under a microscope. It’s a sample someone would leave behind with the touch of a finger. But when placed with certain biochemicals a small amount of DNA grows to a size that can be analysed”
“GP Kate and heart consultant Gerry” are “both 39”
THE SUN page 15: “Only 17 cells of DNA in hol car”
“Cops looking for Madeleine McCann are banking on ‘a smidgen’ of DNA evidence. Scientists have found just 17 cells on samples taken from a hire car rented by Kate and Gerry McCann and their holiday flat”
Says independent forensic expert Dr Ronald Denny: “It is not a hopeless task. If they have 17 cells then they can carry it off very effectively in Birmingham, one of the leading labs in the world”
DAILY MAIL page 5: “Mission Impossible – Forensic evidence too poor to solve mystery of Madeleine, say police”
But Dr Denny is telling two papers otherwise…
A source tells Portuguese newspaper 24 Horas: “It is highly unlikely they will find a DNA connection…If everybody refuses to make statements, which is perfectly possible, we will be left with our hands tied. This is a case which could hang by a thread for years and we may never be able to prove what actually happened to that child”
But what about Dr Denny. Why don’t they ask Dr Denny?
Says Dr Denny: “A person, or their possessions, have to be present for the cells to come off”
DAILY MIRROR page 7: “Maddy: Smidgen of DNA will work?”
Dr Denny is on the case, or not. But the “independent British expert” does have an opinion which is able to share with all of us
DAILY STAR page 9: “MADDIE: IT’S ALL DOWN TO 17 CELLS”
Dr Denny is talking to Star readers…
“Top cop in blast at private eyes” – Former deputy chief constable of Manchester Police John Stalker says of Metodo 3: “I’m not impressed with these people at all. I’d be very surprised if they get anywhere”
This is the same Stalker who delivered “MY VERDICT” to Express reader back in October
“There’s a world of difference in following a paper chase and finding a flesh-and-blood child”
Or a newspaper chase…
DAILY TELEGRAPH page 11: “Madeleine tests are ‘mission impossible’”
Says a source in 24 Horas: “The samples reportedly include microscopic spots of blood from the Ocean Club apartment where Madeleine went missing and ‘bodily fluids’ and hair from the Renault Scenic hired by the McCanns 25 days after their daughter’s disappearance. The samples are so small that, while it will not be impossible to find a DNA link between the car, apartment and Madeleine, it’s highly unlikely The tests being carried out are extremely complex”
But Dr Denny says…
Says Clarence Mitchell: “Kate and Gerry’s friends have consistently said they are happy to be re-interviewed by police if necessary. Indeed, they are keen to help if it clears up any inconsistencies. They, like Gerry and Kate, have nothing to hide”
THE GUARDIAN and THE INDEPENDENT: “No Madeleine news today
Posted: 4th, December 2007 | In: Broadsheets Comments (1,344) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0 | TrackBack | Permalink
Comments
December 4th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
978 Stickler
Great post, brilliantly put.
Why can’t the whole world see what is staring at them in the face in this case?
December 4th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
1063
Ariel
Yes, I suspect Garth is a nice person too…
December 4th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
1020
Rationalist Says:
yes.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
Lulu 2…
You promised me and now its almost midnight and there is nothing big and no reason to dance the conga.
Well, nevermind mate, at least you haven’t disappeared your daughter.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
I’m sorry but i have a bee in my bonnet - very embarassing - however, could K have been out jogging the day after because the rule of thumb states that fat is punished.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
1056
a couple of days ago and had to explain I was not completely “insane” …
sam Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 11:02 pm
Re Metedo3:
“i have also had the thought maybe they did suspect the mccanns too and were doing a blind thing and secretly really working with the police. ”
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I suggested this, as a test
What stands is that the choice of this Agency is questionable or “strange”, be it money-laundering or police informants …
December 4th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
1056 sam…
If they are working with the police then they are taking the mickey with the £50K/month fees! And where is the followup on the phenomenal discoveries they have allegedly made?
I don’t think that private investigators have any obligation to work with the police whatsoever… especially not across national boundaries, and Metodo 3 is in Spain whilst the PJ are in Portugal.
The McCanns are spending most of the publicly donated money paying Metodo 3, the corporate financial fraud experts, to do… what, exactly?
December 4th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
the McCanns are protecting their fund rather than looking for their daughter. The fund disappears if M is dead as the fund was set up purely to find M and bring her home. Metedo’s job is to generate sightings thus perpetuating the myth that M is alive. Hell, K and G have already taken a few days out to ‘grieve’. i always thought you grieved after someone had died.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Dont’ miss this (from Paulo Reis blog):
More than 700,000 pounds have been already spent, from the 1,1 million pounds donated to the Fund to help find Madeleine. John McCann, brother of Gerry McCann, accused the Media for the sharp reduction of donations: “The funds aren’t anywhere near the level they were a few months ago thanks to a lot of the crap that’s been written over here.” John McCann didn’t elaborate about the level of the other fund, created for facing legal expenses and paying lawyers.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
noseycow
http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/scot2007.cfm?action=vote
December 4th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
1057 Garth
I think you must be a very nice human being unlike the rest of us cynical know it alls - What planet are you from by the way
December 4th, 2007 at 11:04 pm
1056
Sam
Highly suspicious I think, Metedo 3 are specialists in corporate fraud. Your child is missing - you get in a private FRAUD agency!
December 4th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
monstie - stop it! I was trying hard not to think that!
December 4th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
monstie - stop it! I was trying hard not to think that!
December 4th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
yep goodnight folks time to turn in……..si thi later……..as they say in yorkshire…
December 4th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
i would be willing to bet that a certain man rules his wife with the rule of thumb and perhaps a certain little girl had reached an age when she required to be taught a lesson. This lesson went a bit over the top and the results had to be covered up.
Now when said wife speaks, rule of thumb must always be applied and a firm grip kept on the situation so to speak. this often makes the wife sound a little punch drunk, drugged or insane whilst he remains charming and wonderful - man of the year so to speak.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:02 pm
1051
Ariel Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
Garth
But the whole point is there are no innocent explanations forthcoming der
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You only need an ‘innocent’ explanation if the reports are correct and need to be answered. Now thats the whole point!
December 4th, 2007 at 11:02 pm
1018
Trismegistus Says:
‘The use of the Metodo 3 private detective agency seems to me highly suspicious. ‘
i dont know, i read they had tried a few agencies before. i have also had the thought maybe they did suspect the mccanns too and were doing a blind thing and secretly really working with the police. i always had the idea, probably mistakenly, that private detectives had to be licensed and were kind of obliged to work with police, one way or another. i do not think the pj are fools
December 4th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
time for a kip
nite all
December 4th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
Thanks nosey cow. Still, they could have been visiting friends when one of them got one of their ‘urges’.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
986
chenier Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
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I know I’m running late on comments [and had no time to read all of the posts, so if any doubles, forget about his one]. Would like to mention it seems to me that the scenario was not “watertight” and the “actresses” didn’t always remember their text
December 4th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
1043,garth…Oh yes……..now wheres mi…..ganja……..luv it man…
December 4th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
Garth
But the whole point is there are no innocent explanations forthcoming der
December 4th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
it’s ok.. i promise to vote GM for the irishman of the year too:)
December 4th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
The McCanns do have big egoes - or at least G does. I’m a humble teacher, if i make a mistake at work, a child might learn a wrong spelling or not understand a principal in maths. If G makes a mistake someone’s dead. Personally, I could never forgive myself if I gave a child incorrect information - generally speaking, surgeons have to be made of stronger stuff. They have to have the ability to sweep it all under the carpet no matter how gross a mistake they might make. they have to come out believing in themselves and convincing others to do the same even when they have killed somebody - you could say they are complete a*** wipes - it goes with the territory. I might also point out that doctors will cling together and cover for each other when mistakes are made because at the end of the day, they all make them.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
Chenier
That was a hideous phrase in my post…it’s time I went to bed!!!
Nite all
December 4th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
1017
delboy Says:
’sam…that sounds like my local hospital…ha ha!!’
hey you know i don’t mind what they do in their freetime, i couldn;t give a ,well you know,
December 4th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
thanks chateleine - it was a horrible thought am pleased to be able to drop it
December 4th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
1035
Chenier
Well, it’s still maddeningly possible that we may still not yet ever know the whole story…It drives me crazy…obviously..or I wouldn’t be here! The story doesn’t make sense…
December 4th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
1041… Thus sprach Garth the Genius. All others tremble in fear!