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
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December 4th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
SteveT
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Tag.
Like the ones that cows have in their ears? or the ankle variety?
Oh well, now you can wear a mini skirt again eh?
December 4th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
Will it’s amazing what a surgeon can do with a scalpel.Were they not allowed to leave Portugal with no bail restrictions.
December 4th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
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Lulu
But Sofia is in Bulgaria.
December 4th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
Nice one Brandon.
The interesting thing is that when the couple had those really long interviews in Portugal,Kate made a big deal about being offered a deal and her indignity and that offer.
And yet now they could beg for an offer, show the body anything - no deal.
The PJ have enough. One can feel it in the air.
So I think it’s a race between KandG and Robert to fess up first. Show the scene of the crime etc. A body would come in use now although I have no doubt that those foresnic guys can crack it even though it is only 17 cells. Really nice title for a book or song.
My whole interest in this case was to find out why my gut was reacting to what I was reading. It has never been about punishment or hanging or any such thing. I have always wanted to know the truth. And I wish suffering on nobody.
Just the way I’m made. And I do believe that Madeleine would not want her parents to suffer - not from her vantage point of supreme understanding.
December 4th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
bye all, don’t worry.. I’ll be back
December 4th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
Totje
Okay, bye for now then.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:59 am
131
Lulu
Yes, I had the tag removed.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:59 am
Sharks for Christmas? Where in the world?
December 4th, 2007 at 11:59 am
129
Lulu, thanks for reminding me, yes it was creative!
And re your post about Murat, I guess he’s observed too by the police as are some “witnessess”.
I discussed his arguido status yesterday with Peter O. Several things still bugging my mind. No time left to react, I have to go to an appointment. Sorry
December 4th, 2007 at 11:58 am
125
Totje
Hello. I am againt the exploitation of fish. Sharks are needed for ecology and not just for Christmas.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:58 am
They always run away when the pj are in town.
I have never seen the mcc’s jog since they have been back in England. I thought they were keen joggers- they were practicing running and timing themselves, why?
December 4th, 2007 at 11:57 am
SteveT
You danced off yesterday talking about champagne in the fridge. Was it a special day?
December 4th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Before I go…
Why does the police leak the fact that the witnesses are not obliged to answer any questions… Well, maybe when asked. That leaves them with the many statements saying that all the Tapas9 indeed are more than happy to answer police questions to clear up any inconsistencies. And what if they actually aren’t happy and don”t answer? That would not give an innocent impression for sure!
December 4th, 2007 at 11:54 am
Totje
125
With a fried egg I might add. Such an insult to my creative abilities.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:54 am
126 chenier
“Well, in a break from knocking the kitchen wall down, I can summarise today’s press as a litany on the vital importance of 17 cells.
Now, if we could only find the other eight…”
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If the reward is big enough, I’ll go and search my house..
D*mn Lulu I need those get well cards, loads of them. Thank you June for your suggestion.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:51 am
From Daily Mail 23.11.07
edit……. Dawn [Murat] reveals that last month Murat secretly travelled to Britain to see Sofia during half term and she allowed her daughter to stay with him overnight at the Devon home of Murat’s sister Sam. ……..edit
I wonder if he was tracked. Who else could he have met up with?
December 4th, 2007 at 11:50 am
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Totje Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 11:46 am
Hi all, I’m back …. says the little she-devil
I can see almost all my favorite posters are around .
No news, I’m afraid it’s either a blackout or the papers lose interest in the case and can’t twist their minds anymore to re-write old stories or make-up “facts”……
I have to go soon, work, work, work, loads of work.
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Well, in a break from knocking the kitchen wall down, I can summarise today’s press as a litany on the vital importance of 17 cells.
Now, if we could only find the other eight…
December 4th, 2007 at 11:49 am
Hi SteveT
We missed you yesterday. We needed a fisherman to catch our festive jaws.
doing it.
I suspected the puppy ate him, and Lulu found out it was in fact Rationalist
December 4th, 2007 at 11:48 am
What a diversion - thay wait for the PJ police to go to UK and then they sneak back into Portugal
December 4th, 2007 at 11:48 am
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Matt. Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 11:41 am
114…brandon flours
Yes….Clarence wasn’t as reliably clear as usual regarding from when to when.
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Ah, the miracle of clarity that is Clarence.
Plenty of time to scream about TV3 refusing to give them money, and not a word on O’Brien apparently suspected of involvement in moving Madeleine’s body…
December 4th, 2007 at 11:47 am
Learning self defence before starting long prison stretch.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:46 am
Hi all, I’m back …. says the little she-devil
I can see almost all my favorite posters are around
.
No news, I’m afraid it’s either a blackout or the papers lose interest in the case and can’t twist their minds anymore to re-write old stories or make-up “facts”……
I have to go soon, work, work, work, loads of work.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:45 am
Staying with relatives… or they could have had a crisis / planning meeting with the other 7.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:45 am
rehearsing , and acting lessons I bet
December 4th, 2007 at 11:44 am
Is it at all possible that they are answering questions now? That the press blackout is because they are with the police now? I’m sure someone will tell me that isn’t possible? Could it be?
December 4th, 2007 at 11:41 am
114…brandon flours
Yes….Clarence wasn’t as reliably clear as usual regarding from when to when.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:41 am
December 5th
December 4th, 2007 at 11:41 am
Oh, I read the mcCann’s were reportedly staying with some relatives last weekend. But perhaps we were all aware of this as I don’t remember anymore where I read that.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:38 am
matt
I read it today somewhere but I dont know if it starts from saturday or friday?
but soon
unless they know exactly where they are anyway
December 4th, 2007 at 11:35 am
103…brandon flours
so…today or tomorrow ?