Madeleine McCann: 4650 Articles, Christian Ridout Was Here And Lawless Morocco
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann.
DAILY EXPRESS front page: Poster blitz in Morocco”
“More than 11,000 letters and posters have been distributed in remote parts of the North African country to jog the memory of someone who may have seen the little girl”
A spokesman says: “E-mail is great within larger towns and cities, but there are still a lot of people who do not have Madeleine’s picture or the phone contact details to report sightings or information”
Do you have Madeleine’s picture? Do you know the phone number?
DAILY MAIL: “Letter blitz on remote Moroccan mountain villages that Madeleine McCann campaign cannot reach”
“Agents [of Metodo 3] have distributed photographs of the little girl with an appeal in French and Arabic to call with information about her whereabouts. But it has proved difficult to reach all of the isolated communities where a child could have been taken, many of which are in lawless, mountainous regions”
Those lawless Moroccans…
“Madeleine: Private detectives hunt for British barman known as DJ Shifty, accused of grooming an under-age girl for sex”
“Part-time barman and disc jockey Christian Ridout, 32, allegedly sent the British girl obscene text messages when he worked in an expats’ pub 200 yards from where Madeleine disappeared. When the 12-year-old’s mother discovered the explicit messages, Ridout - also known as DJ Shifty - left Portugal in a hurry”
A suspect?
Says the paper: “By coincidence, the Ridout family were next-door neighbours of the family of Robert Murat, the chief suspect in the Madeleine hunt, when the Murats lived in the nearby village of Almadena. The night after Madeleine went missing, a British expat walked into the Plough and Harrow pub in Praia da Luz, still owned by his parents Tony, 57, and Jill, 58, and asked: ‘Where’s Christian then?’ Locals have disparagingly nicknamed the pub ‘The Plough and Paedophile‘ and the missing man is widely disliked in the tight-knit community”
So where is Christian? Well, he left Praia da Luz a few years ago. His mother says she has not seen him for two years. Says the girl’s mother: “I went in to see them just before Madeleine disappeared and they confirmed they’re still looking for him. ‘No one knows where he is, but he could have been back to this area”
Or not…
THE SUN front page: “Publicity blitz for Maddie in Africa”
“Many still don’t recognise her”
Help make Madeleine McCann the world’s most recognisable face
“Despite a massive campaign highlighting the seven-month search for their daughter, experts believe many in the north African country still lack the crucial information they need to help trace her”
Many?
“Now a silent army of volunteers from the Helping To Find Madeleine campaign have given their time over the festive period to flood businesses across the nation with 11,500 letters and posters”
Not so silent
“The initiative comes after the McCanns’ Spanish detective agency pin-pointed Morocco as the most likely place little Maddie may have been taken”
Can you pinpoint a “likely place” to an entire nation? Is this detective work or guesswork?
Kate and Gerry McCann are “doctors”. Fact
Kate pins on badge of hope: “ANGUISHED Kate McCann returned to church yesterday – with a badge of hope bearing a picture of missing Madeleine pinned close to her heart”
A new merchandise push?
One “worshipper” at Kate’s church says: “Every mother wants to cuddle her children at Christmas – it’s heartbreaking that Kate has been denied that. The badge is a symbol of hope that could help focus new eyes on the hunt for Madeleine”
“347 new Maddie calls combed” - The McCanns’ spokesman Clarence Mitchell says: “We are pleased with the calls and they are continuing to come in. Every single call is much appreciated and we are going through them with a fine-tooth comb. Any that need to be acted upon swiftly are being acted upon swiftly. We don’t go into detail because if there is any significant information”
DAILY STAR: “TECS: MADDIE BEING HELD IN MOROCCO”
“More than 11,500 posters appealing for information about the youngster have been sent out to the furthest reaches of the north African country”
Francisco Marco, the PI hired by the McCanns, says: “Morocco is the perfect place to hide a kidnapped girl”. He has said this before. Is Morocco the perfect place? Why not Algeria? Or Malta?
DAILY RECORD: “Maddie Poster Blitz In Morocco”
“Schools, supermarkets and medical centres are being blitzed with thousands of photos of the missing four-year-old. And letters written in French and Arabic are being sent to towns and villages in the most remote parts of the country”
Madeleine in Morocco. Or not. Again… Isabel Gonzalez saw her. Mari Pollard saw her
Clarence Mitchell says: “Anyone who puts effort into assisting us in any way, we are incredibly grateful for, and it sounds like they have done a fantastic job. I have no doubt that it is this kind of effort and initiatives that will lead us to finding Madeleine”
Gerry and Kate McCann are “doctors”
THE GUARDIAN: “From Mr Bean to Shambo the bull, the media obsessions of 2007”
A review: “Almost nine months after she vanished, we know a lot about Madeleine McCann and her family. We know the legal implications of being named an official suspect in a Portuguese criminal investigation. What we do not know is who took her, if she is alive and whether any trace of her will ever be found again. A total of 4,650 articles have appeared in British newspapers since she disappeared on May 3”
THE SCOTSMAN: “Madness, badness, hate and heroism - Robert McNeil continues his unique take on the events of 2007 with a look back at the second three months of the year…”
“Hell also visited the parents of three-year-old Madeleine McCann on 3 May when the toddler disappeared from their holiday apartment in the Algarve. In the ensuing months, Kate and Gerry McCann used the media to keep the case in the public eye. The Portuguese police did the same, but their efforts were directed more at casting doubts on the McCanns and their friends. Supposed sightings of Madeleine were reported periodically, but each time hopes were dashed”
THE TIMES: “Hundreds ring hotline after Madeleine plea”
Yesterday in the latest entry on his internet diary, Mr McCann wrote: “Madeleine should not be spending Christmas away from her loving family. The person who took her has it in their power to end our suffering and will be able to appease their conscience that they have done the right thing – especially at this time of year. Kate and I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to write to us and let us know Madeleine and our family are still in their thoughts and prayers. We still have at least one hundred cards to open! As always, every single one will be read and the support expressed helps renew our determination to find Madeleine”
The story, speculation and sensation…
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December 27th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Come on Rooster
You intellectual fecker. What makes you stand out from the rest apart from being a lady and wearing no knickers?
December 27th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
411 garht
well one thing i am very well qualified in is childcare my dear little gart. One thing niether you or the mccanns seem to have a clue about
December 27th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
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Ann Says:
December 27th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
All this cods-wallop about “good-parenting” is insulting to the poor beggars who have a child with this disorder. You can be a wonderful parent but if they are really chronically affected it desroys your own relationship with them and within the family circle as well.
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Too true!
December 27th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
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RedRooster Says:
December 27th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
garth
and another thing you ludicruos comments dont even begin to challenge anything as there is no substance to your silly childish claims of abduction
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Oh yes there is……………
December 27th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
406 Stevo
My children eat a vegan diet which is at least 50% raw. They are full of energy and despite a few temper tantrums (on both sides) we have never had to use violence to control them. I believe that our diet is a major factor in their behavior.
December 27th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
405
RedRooster Says:
December 27th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
404
according to garth this is exactly how it happened. Not sure if garth works for metodo3 but is obviously well qualified to do so dont you think?
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Remind us all what you’re so well qualified in luvvy?
December 27th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
garth
and another thing you ludicruos comments dont even begin to challenge anything as there is no substance to your silly childish claims of abduction
December 27th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
372 Meejician
Garth with ADHD…now you’re talking!
December 27th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
407 garht
now now theres no need to be nasty. just because i mentioned your foul mouth you dont need to get on your high horse and threaten me with your vile tongue.. now young man i think you should be a little more polite when speaking to a lady dont you think you naughty boy
December 27th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
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RedRooster Says:
December 27th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
398 garht
try some bleach as well, it mighjt help to wash out that foul mouht of yours
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RedRooster
I dont recall being foul mouthed to you luvvy. However, I have noted your continuous attacks at yours truly. Now if you dont like to hear challenges to your conspiracy theories then i would suggest you go and do one…..unless of course you want to continue getting a little nasty then i might just oblige your claims hmm
December 27th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
352 Ann
Speaking of which…small anecdote…there was a child of about 8 climbing all over the table, his chair and everywhere else whilst picking up his chicken nuggets and chips with his fingers. His long-suffering Mother told him repeatedly to sit properly, eat with his knife and fork and behave himself. Eventually she said “If you don’t soon sit still and eat properly like you have been taught, then I will slap your legs ” Tiny Terror smirks and says ” If you do that I can have you prosecuted !!
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Perhaps if the parents didn’t feed their kids chicken nuggets - loaded with Monosodium Glutamate, they wouldn’t have as many problems. Perhaps if the fed their children proper home cooked food without additives, their children would be more stable in the first place. MSG is a powerful drug and I have a powerful reaction to it and have to steer clear of the stuff. God knows what it does to young kids who are developing.
http://www.truthinlabeling.org/
December 27th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
404
according to garth this is exactly how it happened. Not sure if garth works for metodo3 but is obviously well qualified to do so dont you think?
December 27th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
So let me get this straight. The patio doors were unlocked but the alleged abductor chose to carry a sleeping/dead M through the window? Through the bleeding window !!!!. When the doors were open !!!!!!. Wow, this guy thinks outside the box.
December 27th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
347 Meejician
Here’s a great book on Spoiled Brat Syndrome….known as Pampered Child Syndrome in the profession: http://tinyurl.com/2nzk8m
Sure…ADHD probably does exist. But a huge number of kids diagnosed with it have PCS and the parents are to blame.
December 27th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
AND THE OSCAR GOES…
Well, after a long casting and so many candidates, anorak main protagonist seems to be GARTH, our dear black sheep…
Not jocking chap, everybody wants to chat with you, answer your provocative posting, refute yours arguments… anorak in yours, rogue!
December 27th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
398 garht
try some bleach as well, it mighjt help to wash out that foul mouht of yours
December 27th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
398 garth
now calm yourself down young man.
getting yourself excited again are you????
December 27th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
347
Meejician
I qualified my comment re-ADHD. I said in all the cases I’ve seen…(approximately 30).
No problem though. Each to his/her own opinions
December 27th, 2007 at 4:19 pm
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RedRooster Says:
December 27th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
garth who the hell is FIRKS????
Will you give it a rest, Im trying to get some ale down me throat. You’ll have to entertain yourself with no knickers on for 5 mins…..
December 27th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
345
brandon flours
Looks heavy to me….maybe he was carrying a 32lb, 90cm-long cargo in there…
December 27th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
garth who the hell is FIRKS????
December 27th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
342 Logic Says:
December 27th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
Stevo 169
So do you think that the parents are to blame for all children’s psychological and behaviour problems? That’s awfully judgemental.
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Firstly, I’m curious why you’ve chosen in the past couple of days to misquote me to suit your own ends. I’ve always been courteous and respected your posts but your tone has altered lately. Take the question above. You ask me a good question, you fail to let me answer then you make a comment based on me not answering you. What’s that about?
To answer your question, NO - I don’t believe parents are to blame for all children’s psychological and behaviour problems. And, if you read the posts I made this morning, I was absolutely specific about what I was talking about - ADHD. ADHD is not ALL problems so I don’t know why you even asked me that question.
What’s the real problem here? I’ve got no argument or fight with you.
December 27th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
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RedRooster Says:
December 27th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
388 brandon flowers
yes but there are exception to every rule and you are talking about garth not the sharpest knife in the draw eh
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I dont get that! I’m not a knife firks sake! And wos your draws got to do with it…..fought we covered that one?
December 27th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
no comprende garth
December 27th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
388 brandon flowers
yes but there are exception to every rule and you are talking about garth not the sharpest knife in the draw eh
December 27th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
389
RedRooster Says:
December 27th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
gatrh
yuo srue hvae my odl maet
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Could you please post in english and not spanish maet?
December 27th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
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clouseau Says:
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Thank you for posting the links to the Sky videos, Clouseau
December 27th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
gatrh
yuo srue hvae my odl maet
December 27th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Thats a turn up for the book
most men use the “drunk card” to explain away their foolish behaviour
Garth does the opposite
December 27th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
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RedRooster Says:
December 27th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
better get some down your silly neck gart hic hic hic er hic
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Well hang on a mo…………..looks like ive got some catching up to do…..gulp!