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 7:22 pm
700
Pray For Little Soul
I agree but remember also the other nanny - the one that the McCanns told not to say anything (Catriona Baker). That story was quite fishy at the time as well.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
Can one of the technical guys do an identity line up picture featuring the constipated baboon and the rest of the crew?
December 4th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
707…Rationalist
Nah…..he’s just doing a Mr Rebelo quiet and unobstrusive…then when least expected
….wham bam….culprit(s) in clink.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
The papers are being strangely silent on the towel in the barn/phone call story. The Express have gone 2 days without a mention on the front page. Is it looking good or looking bad for K and G? Maybe there will be a Christmas twist and something no-one expected will happen. Almost every possible scenario has been speculated on so I can’t imagine what.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:20 pm
693
Ian
Mine used the opportunity to switch the TV over to the crap he knows I don’t like watching….he was happy I wasn’t there bugging him to switch it back to ‘girly stuff’ as he calls it…I don’t think he cared if I sat in front of the computer all night…he did come up behind me a couple of times …out of curiosity…read a couple of posts… and walked off…he has zero interest in this case…I’m the only sleuth in the family….
December 4th, 2007 at 7:19 pm
704 Matt Yep meant Payne.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
702
Ian Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
696 Sorry Garth, you just dont like truth do you!
What did you mean, that was crap? Are you claiming it isnt true?
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Only a wild theory. Anyway wos wrong wiv dat?
December 4th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
701…Nemesis
Think it was by Sherlock.
Peter McCann ?
I know he looks like Payne though.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
680
Ade Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
has anyone been fingering Charlotte Pennington?
we should be told…
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Ade?!
no a full fledged fingering, but someone might be stroking her strings
December 4th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
696 Sorry Garth, you just dont like truth do you!
What did you mean, that was crap? Are you claiming it isnt true?
December 4th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Re Identity line Dooesn’t Robert Murat look like Peter McCann?? Also earlier today someone mentioned a constipated baboon lookalike… who was it again ,must go back and read the earlier posts.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
679
Matt. Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
665…Pray For Little Soul
Think the Nanny is showing signs of being a wannabe mini-celeb.
Can be a useful step for future career prospects I guess.
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Matt,
ok…so she’ll go down as another household name, having ‘benefitted’ from all this publicity. but my little nose says there’s something more to this and it might just get sniffed out. it wouldn’t surprise me to learn at some stage it’s an orchestration of sorts.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Stevo LMAO, I guess that’s what they do most of the summer. a lot gets stolen.
Santa Ponca and Palma Nova are nice places though, Arenal…..we call it the Getho.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Rationalist, MrT is wondering why I’m grinning while I’m typing. I think he’ll soon install a kind of a keystroke checker. So I’d better be carefull.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
695…Portia
Odd that. Could it have been part of a correction which you overlooked
re clearing ?
December 4th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
693
Ian Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
684 Rationalist
My wife found anorak and now she complains about me being obsessed (but I’ve caught her out a few times reading and sniggering over some of the posts!).
Oh and she can’t understand the demeanour of the McCanns either.
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That was crap. Go back and think up another one!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
According to my mac, poison caused Maddie’s death.
Don’t know how it knew, but there it is. bane.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
692
Matt. Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
686…Garth
Found it yet ?
Good….we don’t want any tantrums on this nice quiet evening.
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You wittle booger you!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
684 Rationalist
My wife found anorak and now she complains about me being obsessed (but I’ve caught her out a few times reading and sniggering over some of the posts!).
Oh and she can’t understand the demeanour of the McCanns either.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
686…Garth
Found it yet ?
Good….we don’t want any tantrums on this nice quiet evening.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
682
Matt. Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
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Go and wash your hands you disgusting creature! And your mouth out while you’re there!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
ted and ralph bbc1
December 4th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Omeeegawsh Ade
December 4th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
672
Portia, I don’t know anything about Mac’s, not even if they’re called McCanns..
December 4th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
562 Mary,
So now you think they snapped?
Oh sorry, no, you said good parents! My error, sorry!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
682
Matt. Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
676…Garth
Look down under your crib Garth. Maybe it fell and rolled under it.
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Blimey where did you come from? You been fingering CP?
December 4th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
666
Stevo
THE SIGN, THE SIGN ooooooooooooooiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeee
December 4th, 2007 at 7:07 pm
Totje
‘hubbies argue’……especially over the television…we’ve only got one here…and man!!…all I can say is thank god we can’t get cricket…
By the way, I would love to know what other posters spouses think of us here glued to the computer screens?
December 4th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
668
Nemesis, unnamed sources…….
December 4th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
676…Garth
Look down under your crib Garth. Maybe it fell and rolled under it.