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 10:19 pm
…The Scot of the Year…who’s famous for…who’s contribution to society has been…leaving his 3 children all under the age of 5 (let alone 14) alone in an unlocked apartment in a foreign country…while he drank and dined and was quizzed with his darling wife - mother of the 3 children - and his faithful friends.
would sure look good in Who’s Who…
[Note to diary: Reject all honours thrown at you and never aspire to 'Fame']
December 4th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
aha humble pie
steve marriott, peter frampton
i’ll be doin’ a natural born boogie when they go down
what fun fun fun
December 4th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
962,ade he should be banned as well,the dirty bastard……..
December 4th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
966…Stevo
Was her lawyer I think.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
evening all - just reading the earlier posts about the McC’s visit to holland and the anonymous tip off the police received.
Do we know what date the letter was sent/recieved?
It was taken seriousely because it was similar to one that pin pointed the location of two bodies ( little girls) in holland a few years ago.
Does anyone know the names of these girls?
Has someone been charged with their murder?
When did they dissapear?
When were K & G living in Holland?
Can K speak / write dutch (or whatever language the letters were writen in?)
Sorry but just had a (really rather horrible) thought..
December 4th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
970 Nasty.!
December 4th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
GCSE English comprehension
Read the following sentence carefully.
“They will do anything necessary if it helps them move on and be eliminated as suspects.”
1 Choose from the following four statements that which best describes what the speaker has said.
(a) They will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
(b) They will help in any way that leads to the truth being ascertained about the disappearance and possible death of their daughter.
(c) They will do anything with a view to being eliminated as suspects, whether or not it falls within (a) or (b) above.
2 Do you think the speaker is trying to imply (a) whilst actually saying something else?
3 If so, why?
4 Would you buy a used car from this man?
You have 20 minutes for this question.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
965…Ariel
Well, Martin and Ian are still behaving sensibly in Stormont.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
960,petrocelli, Its disgusting what that parsons wrote in the mirror a few weeks ago,the saddest thing is the editors letting it through,so it was not just him who was racist…
sardine munchers………………….if it pj was of pakistan origin….and someone called them chuppati muncher they would have been closed down and thrown in jail…and london would be bombed in retaliation……..what was the arsole thinking……it was a racist slur….and somehow he managed to get away with it…the tosser…
December 4th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
Jose M cant become England’s manager until this is sorted out. It will be our gift to him .
December 4th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
950
chenier Says:
‘It is, like other amphetamines, highly addictive, and there are known to be cases where other household members have become addicted to it, diverting the medication from the person it’s been prescribed for.’
that’s really not true chenier, it’s not addictive, i’ve had it prescribed in the past and my son still has it prescribed. in people who do have ahdh it doesn’t work like speed/amphetamines, it works strangley enough the other way around and slows them down somewhat.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
2nd Delivery,there will be more than enough humble pie for the McCann haters here to have a double helping and sour grapes aplenty Petrocelli .
December 4th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
960
Petrocelli Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
We won’t let them forget though, will we Anorakers: Parsons, Pearson and all the other nauseous drivellers!
There are mountains of humble pie to be force fed to the tabloid geese.
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Well, until that happy day we will just have to hope that Anorak can carry on serving up the tabloids to us. I’m in awe of the sheer amount of hard graft at the keyboard, not to mention the iron stomach…
December 4th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
The shirts didn’t start of pink they have been washed with the blanket found in the barn
December 4th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
Just a question about E Hoos the Creon Starlight Crem man. Does anyone know the location of his hot house in Spain–just been thinking about how easy it is to cross the border between the 2 countries. Also remember that Hoos had an eye op near the time when M went missing. God anEYE OP yet another one with an eye problem……How many is that now?
December 4th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
966 stevo
Maybe they are going to trademark pink shirts aswell. green and yellow for supporters and pink shirts for bouncers!
December 4th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
922
Chenier
The thing is that Tanner has given her witness account and I can’t account for it in your scenario!!! Why would she do that? We know the idea about giving the impression of being better parents…but doesn’t explain why they’d be prepared to go that far….unless they really believed it had been and abduction?…All doctors do time in the ER…in their first couple of years..
December 4th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
951 WTF
Who was the portly chap walking behind Kate in PDL? He was wearing a pink shirt. What is it with those shirts?
December 4th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Hi im back ,see we still havent got a solution to the Irish problem then!?
December 4th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
949
Taybie the Saxon
I wish I’d thought of it first…great idea. Like I said, the “Eggman” is on the Beatles I Am The Walrus song.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
960 petrocelli
I think so. I was expecting the usual sickly reporting claiming they were to be cleared soon, if clarrie had influence anyway
December 4th, 2007 at 10:05 pm
here’s the tapas 10 and a totyally innocent explanations as to why he left the tapas bar:
Flatulence ban for club pensioner
A social club in Devon has banned a 77-year-old man from breaking wind while indoors.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7126973.stm
December 4th, 2007 at 10:05 pm
953
Porridge
December 4th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Anyone else notice a definite change of tone (at least on- line)in some of the most pro-McCann tabloids today - more explaining the problems PJ have with getting enough evidence from DNA rather than mocking the sardine munching swarthy monkeys barking up the wrong tree as previously. A gradual repositioning by the tabloids perhaps?
We won’t let them forget though, will we Anorakers: Parsons, Pearson and all the other nauseous drivellers!
There are mountains of humble pie to be force fed to the tabloid geese.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
956
I said earlier would it have been possible for them to get the use of the private jet again
December 4th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
953…Stevo
You have to support Celtic or Rangers, wear a Kilt, and say Haggis a lot.
Oh…and celebrate Burn;s Night.
Jesting by the way….(to any miffed Scots reading.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
should put that jade goody on a radio phone in…probably get more sense from her…..er…ok.wrong choice but you know what I mean….
December 4th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Stevo 946
I was just following up on what another poster said earlier on this thread. But I guess if a private or military airfield was used then that would keep leaks to a minimum.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
936
Ade Says:
December 4th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
922 chenier
the “appear to be calm” thingie can have a totally innocent expanation
drugs
they could be using drugs of some form to mask their emotions
after 14 bottles of cheap plonk they were probably pretty well pissed too…
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Ade,
re alcoool - that’s the thing. i remember there was discusssion here sometime ago on how much the Taparses were likely to have drunk that night. my sentiments on this: if they had cast iron stomachs, they could have had their fill of alcohol and looked as sober as bats. if they weren’t seasoned drinkers however, they would have drunk moderately to avoid raising suspicion at dinner by not drinking at all (they were known drinkers) and to keep a fairly cool head and avoid blurting out unnecessary info when questioned about the night’s events. they would have drunk just enough to still be in control of their senses, imo. so the 14 bottles if all consumed i also questionable, imo.
December 4th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
952…delboy
Yep…we sure are in the manure.