
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 6:06 pm
588 Stevo …. going wonderful thanks Stevo.
589 Ade …. darn I missed it … will have to go back and have a look-see
December 4th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
582 Garth
You’ve been going to email for a couple of weeks but never have.
December 4th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
hiya julie
lots of fun today
December 4th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
584 Julie
Hi Julie. How’s it going?
December 4th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
576
delboy Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 5:55 pm
Stevo…..just like to clarify a few things…….”there are wholly innocent explanations”
in the uk it is tradition to leave your kids alone and go on the piss..ok…….
fuck yeah ok clarry………….knobhead….
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Dont take it out of context ffs. Only at christmas!
December 4th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
543 pat
By the way Pat…euthenasia is premeditated…there’s no other type to my knowledge
December 4th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
575
Rosemary, the police already (low profile though) published a description of the girl WITH those marks way before the McCanns did.
December 4th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
Hi there Stevo, delboy, Garth, Ade, Totje and All!
December 4th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Peter mac
Just the person we need!…
December 4th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
569
Stevo Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
545 Garth
“Do you wanna put your money where you big mouth is?”
What’s that supposed to mean?
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I’ll e-mail later.
December 4th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
574
Garth
Did you get out of bed the wrong side today or what?
December 4th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
wot’s up doc?
David Southall struck off by GMC
Controversial paediatrician Dr David Southall has been found guilty of serious professional misconduct and struck off the medical register.
The General Medical Council decided last week that he had abused his position by accusing a mother of drugging and murdering her son.
The GMC said Dr Southall had a “deep-seated attitudinal problem”.
It is the second time in three years Dr Southall has been found guilty of serious professional
misconduct.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7127485.stm
December 4th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
576
delboy
I like your French! Well summed up. There are wholly innocent explanations for a Portuguese newspaper to be questioning Gerry’s paternity despite Gerry saying he will sue.
Innocent explanations?
Like what?
December 4th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
542
Chenier
Walk me through what you think might have happened …because, for me it’s as hard to swallow as the abduction scenario….
IF, the ‘accident’ happened before they went to the bar…then the kids were presumably not alone.
IF, it happened while they were at the bar…who discovered it and when? Because I’ve been through that over and over and it’s almost worse than the so called abduction..trying to figure it out..
Just putting the speculation re personalities to one side…What do you think happened??
December 4th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
560
delboy Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
552 pat….Now thats another pratt……….dubya……….all we want is peace….yeah..a piece of pipe that carries oil…
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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pYTQcVeoiyA
December 4th, 2007 at 5:55 pm
Stevo…..just like to clarify a few things…….”there are wholly innocent explanations”
sorry to every one for repeating the saying..but I find it piss funny…and like clarry I use it where I can………..(some kind of warped sense of humour I have)
“there are wholly innocent explanations”as to why they didnt use baby sitting services,lock the doors,leave them alone in the dark etc……..so come on people lay off..they didnt mean it!……in the uk it is tradition to leave your kids alone and go on the piss..ok…….
fuck yeah ok clarry………….knobhead….
December 4th, 2007 at 5:55 pm
Perhaps the coloboma was revealed, against police advice, in case Madeleine’s body was found in a temporary hiding place. Then it would be concluded that a kidnapper had murdered her as she could be so easily identified.
December 4th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
Here’s an interesting point from the Mirror thread about Gerry’s diary:
June 9
picnic in the sw, 25-30 km from PDL
June 10
“Contrary to some of the headlines in the Sunday papers the campaign to find Madeleine will not ease up.”
Same day as phone call, 25 km from PDL
3 days later
Scotsman.com News - UK - Maddy’s father: it’s time to grieve. The anguished parents of Madeleine McCann are to pause their high-profile campaign to find their daughter this week to give themselves time to grieve
December 4th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
562
mary Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
It was in the Mail last week that a loving mother had been charged with the murder of her 4 year old daughter who had mild cerebral palsy. Who says “good” parents never snap?
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Well thanks for that bit of advice. Now tell me, did the mother then put the child in the freezer and 25 days to christmas (sorry lost it momentarily)…25 days later hired a car and., well, you know the rest……
December 4th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
565 man on the hill,i have been thinking along the same lines lately to much cover up for accidental death,either they are innocent,or they or someone very close to them,or all together,have been involved in things and committed acts far too sick to think off…
December 4th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
565 man on a hill
and their name will bring new words to the english language, i’m sure
December 4th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
564 Garth
Totjje 547
edited….”Which is why the pieces dont fit!”
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YET!
I think it’s better to get the whole jigsaw, even if its a bit wrinkled, then (maybe) letting innocent people suffer for years.
December 4th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
545 Garth
“Do you wanna put your money where you big mouth is?”
What’s that supposed to mean?
December 4th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
565
man on a hill Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
I just can’t believe that people would dispose of their daughter in such a terrible manner basically to protect their jobs. At least when you add the sedation/swinger/abuse angles it gives more reasons for such intense lying (if you believe they are of course). Otherwise I’m afraid that the M’s might go down in history as two of the most shallow and heartless criminals ever caught.
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What sedation?
What swinging?
What abuse?
Now you stated them halfwit, so answer em.
December 4th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
The weird thing is who the fu*k has time to think of all this shit beforehand? Unless it’s all pre planned he one very sharp minded scot er I mean Irishman er i mean scot ….oh I don’t know…
December 4th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
554
irish girl spain Says:
What part of Ireland you from?
December 4th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
I just can’t believe that people would dispose of their daughter in such a terrible manner basically to protect their jobs. At least when you add the sedation/swinger/abuse angles it gives more reasons for such intense lying (if you believe they are of course). Otherwise I’m afraid that the M’s might go down in history as two of the most shallow and heartless criminals ever caught.
December 4th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Totjje 547
Picky!
Yes the ‘first’ PJ cocked up. And what are we left with? The second PJ who are now analysing the first PJ’s analysis. Which is why the pieces dont fit!
December 4th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Whatever happened on the day Madeleine disappeared, occurrences since have shown the McCant’s to be seriously odd.
the reason the Madeleine fund is not a charity is because they wanted to make sure that the money could only be used to find Madeleine - they didn’t wnat any of it used to find other missing children - are these people for real?
They have hired a bunch of spanish detectives to find Madeleine - where did they find them and why - by all accounts this firm have absolutely no experience in finding missing children.
these two facts alone make me seriously suspect that the McCant’s are not entirely sane (or at least one of them isn’t) and therefore, I can almost belileve any story about them no matter how ludicrous it might sound. (I just love that word ludicrous - Freudian slip from Gerry me thinks)
December 4th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
It was in the Mail last week that a loving mother had been charged with the murder of her 4 year old daughter who had mild cerebral palsy. Who says “good” parents never snap?