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 7:44 pm
739
Garth Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Julie wrote
………………low on the brain cell count!
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I’m glad you spelt that last word right!
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It was close, very, very close
December 4th, 2007 at 7:44 pm
738…chenier
Can you “source” that cameron quote please ?
Interesting that one….never read that one before.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
713 Stevo,
the way in which Catriona Baker seemed to have cozied up to the McCanns (if the Daily Mail’s http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=487506&in_page_id=1770 is to believed) was a bit alarming because she’s also given evidence in this case. gullibility, perhaps
December 4th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
More in that Catriona Baker story:
Her location is being withheld on the request of the McCanns.
Ms Baker refused to comment about the investigation into Madeleine’s disappearance, adding: ‘I don’t want to go through it again.’
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I thought she wasn’t allowed to comment? Who do the McCanns think they are telling witnesses what they can and can’t do?
December 4th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Julie wrote
………………low on the brain cell count!
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I’m glad you spelt that last word right!
I’ll get me coat!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
557
Totje Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
542 chenier
edited…..
The parents, worshipping at the altar of the God Respectability, cannot tolerate the idea that people who would think they are the sort of people who would leave their children alone every night to go to the bar with their friends, would think that they were responsible for their child’s death.
So they hide the body and pretend the child was abducted. Claiming very loudly that the child was abducted enables them to sidestep the whole issue of what the hell they were doing, and the Great God Respectability is satisfied once more.
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Chenier, think again, they didn’t succeed is it. They admitted that they left the children alone in the apartment for a couple of nights.
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No, not at first they didn’t. If you look back at the early reporting of the case, you will see that they consistently claimed that they had simply been dining at the restaurant that night and that they had been checking on the children at regular intervals. Nothing was said about them having done this on any other occasion.
As to the diversion of a claimed abduction, Trish Cameron, reported by the BBC on 4th May said:
‘”They last checked at half past nine and they were all sound asleep, sleeping, windows shut, shutters shut.
“Kate went back at 10 o’clock to check. The front door was lying open, the window had been tampered with, the shutters had been jemmied open or whatever you call it and Madeleine was missing… ‘
Of course, the shutters hadn’t been jemmied open and Kate subsequently admitted that the front door had not been locked.
Worst of all, Trish Cameron went onto say:
“She’s an absolutely beautiful, wee blonde girl, blue-green eyes - one distinguishing feature is that one of her pupils runs into the iris of her right eyes. She’s an absolutely gorgeous wee girl.”
Providing that detail to reporters is contrary to the recommendations of all police forces, and if Madeleine really had been abducted, it would have ensured that she would have been killed….
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December 4th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
730
Ian Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Im off, Garth is in one of his negative modes
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alwight, alwight, I’ll stop it. If everyones gonna get all moody on me then I’ll shut up and learn.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
731…Garth
Good….told you I’d straighten you out.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
728…Portia
That’s probably the reason.
I know I tend to re-read my musing before actually posting but
when they “arrive” there can be all sorts of typos I never noticed.
Happens to us all I guess.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
730
Ian Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Im off, Garth is in one of his negative modes.
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Now that’s a priceless one, coming from someone who considers anyone who believes in a God to be of rather …. erm ….. low on the brain cell count!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
Remember this tosh about Catriona Baker:
“It is believed Ms Baker has since been reinterviewed by both British and Portuguese police but she has been told not to comment on the investigation.”
If she’s been told not to comment then how did an entire article appear with her comments? Duh!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=487506&in_page_id=1770
December 4th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
686 rationalist
my hubby shows interest in the case and hates the mcScams, but generally i think his nose is out of joint. this site is very addictive!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
726
Matt. Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
719…Garth
I come on here for the complete opposite reasons to you Garth.
I come on here for intelligent and enlightening chats and sleuthing.
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Thanks for putting us straight on that one!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Im off, Garth is in one of his negative modes.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
719 Garth
721 Garth
Stop it Garth, you are getting boring too.
If you want to play devils advocte for the McCanns, at least play some kind of advocate.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
697. Matt.
Not sure what happened. In the original post, I had used the term “bantered about” in an entirely different section but changed it to considered or something like that. I re-read the post before posting, so I am certain the word “bane” was not in my post.
I guess the ban_e in bantered about slipped through something. I’ll run it by my avionics software engineering son when he comes home for Christmas.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
724
Nemesis Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
719 Garth The nanny is being auditioned for the new Allo Allo.
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Getaway?
December 4th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
719…Garth
I come on here for the complete opposite reasons to you Garth.
I come on here for intelligent and enlightening chats and sleuthing.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
Garth
There’s two of you at least. Yesterday’s Garth could type proper words. Today’s is Mr Txt-Spk Garth. You can’t fool us with your 14 SMS messages.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
719 Garth The nanny is being auditioned for the new Allo Allo.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
715
Ian
No…cannot talk to him about it…it’s too tedious anyway…because he doesn’t know who the main characters are..what happened..etc etc…No one is much interested in the story that I know…so..I’m here!!!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
I’m off, cooking, eating. See y’ll later
December 4th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
716
Stevo Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
699 dummy
Back in the 80s, Palma Nova/Magalluf was more like bomb alley. I was doing the 18-30s bit but looking back, it was mental. Santa Ponca is nice as you say.
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Stevo………….its becoming boring!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
708 Mary ……The silence of the (L)McCanns
December 4th, 2007 at 7:27 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 the Pratt. Why do you bother coming on here. Do you have no mates or sumfing?
December 4th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
708 Mary
I know what I’d like for my pressie!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
be back later……dying of drouth here….need a refreshing cuppa.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
699 dummy
Back in the 80s, Palma Nova/Magalluf was more like bomb alley. I was doing the 18-30s bit but looking back, it was mental. Santa Ponca is nice as you say.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
707 Rationalist
Must be difficult when you want to share something about the case!
She does like new stuff but gets a bit fed up with me when I pick over old ones, if you know what I mean!
Our daughters Hamster shuffled off its mortal coil this weekend and wife was more upset than Kate appears to be about Maddie! Still collapses into tears at the mention!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
708…mary
I would think…..going rather badly for the aforementioned personages.