Madeleine McCann: Kate McCann Suspects Robert Murat, Morocco And A Prediction
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann.
THE MIRROR: “Kate McCann: Murat must tell us the truth”
“Kate McCann has told friends she is still suspicious of Robert Murat after another person claimed he saw him the night her daughter Madeleine vanished”
Robert Murat is the suspect. So too Kate McCann. Finger pointing…
Says a friend of the McCanns: “Kate has always felt there are questions concerning Murat that need to be answered. Gerry doesn’t know whether he is involved but Kate has always been suspicious”
Adds another friend: “The police have never said this is definitely the man. But they think he obviously has some questions to answer”
Like the McCanns
THE SUN: “Maddie search gets twin focus”
“The stepped-up search for Madeleine McCann had a twin focus last night – on Robert Murat and Morocco”
A British barrister has “revealed he saw a man looking strikingly like suspect Murat lurking near Kate and Gerry McCann’s holiday flat on the night Maddie vanished”
Another witness? “He is the NINTH witness to challenge the ex-pat’s alibi that he was with his mum at their nearby home in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz”
Can they swear on it? Is it a fact that Murat was there, out that night?
One fact we do know, and the sun confirms: Kate and Gerry McCann are “doctors”
“Last night it was revealed Kate McCann has always been suspicious of Murat. A source close to her said: ‘She feels there are questions concerning him that need to be answered. There is a body of evidence contrary to what he is saying.” What evidence? What body?
DAILY EXPRESS: “NOW EIGHT WITNESSES POINT THE FINGER AT SUSPECT MURAT”
One less witness than in the Sun. So not all bad news for Murat
“The latest person to cast doubt on Murat’s alibi is an unnamed British barrister who claims he saw the expat hanging around near the Ocean Club half an hour after Madeleine was reported missing”
Kate McCann wonders. A friend of hers says: “They read everything, like everybody else, and think ‘that’s a bit odd’.But because Kate is naturally more wary than Gerry she has occasionally said ‘Perhaps he has some questions to answer.’ But Murat is not a subject of discussion all the time. They do not sit there at home fretting about him”
Not like Sun readers
“PORTUGAL TRIP ‘TO BOOST MADELEINE HUNT’ - KATE and Gerry McCann want to return to Portugal in the New Year in a desperate bid to keep their daughter’s memory alive”
BELFAST TELEGRPAH: “McCanns not planning to visit Portugal”
But…
“Gerry and Kate McCann, both formal suspects in their daughter’s disappearance, will only do so if Portuguese police want to question them there again, said Clarence Mitchell”
DAILY MAIL: “Kate McCann: My suspicions over Murat’s alibi on the night Madeleine vanished”
“Kate McCann is suspicious about Robert Murat’s alibi for the night her daughter Madeleine vanished, it was revealed yesterday. The mother of three has confided to friends she believes there are questions about the British expat that need to be answered”
Any evidence? Or just a feeling?
“Mrs McCann’s doubts emerged after the Daily Mail reported that seven witnesses claim to have seen Mr Murat near the McCanns’ holiday apartment on the night of May 3”
Seven. It’s going down. Mr Murat may be buoyed…
Gerry McCann is a “consultant cardiologist”
DAILY RECORD: “Maddie Parents Have Hogmanay In Scotland”
McCann spokesman Clarence Mitchell says: “They are just spending the evening quietly with relatives”. Fact!
THE INDEPENDENT: “Dominic Lawson: If you want to know what’s going to happen in 2008, there are lots of experts who can’t tell you - Perhaps the best commentary on the futility of forecasting is provided by the film ‘Being There’”
“I predict that Madeleine McCann will not be discovered (thus preserving an entire industry in speculation). I predict that no Western political leader will mention the plight of Tibet in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics. I predict that Sarah Brown will not invite Cherie Blair round for tea at No. 10. And I predict that Martin Amis will not convert to Islam”
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January 3rd, 2008 at 5:52 am
551 - Cheryl
539 - Karen
….. English Humour
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Bloody good humour too!
I still chuckle every time I read this post.
Brilliant, Karen!
January 3rd, 2008 at 5:05 am
Mods and Admin
Cheryl, afraid you have fallen foul of English humour…..
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Fear I have to agree. No matter how long I’ve ‘hung around’ with you all over there I just can’t change into a Brit! Oh well, I guess once a Yank always a Yank!
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:59 pm
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Karen Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:59 am
Ok, if it makes you happy.
Kate and Gerry are the most wonderful, responsible parents who ever lived.
Giving interviews is such an effective search method that the Mountain Rescue Committee has decided to use it for all future rescues instead of all those pointless dogs and helicopters.
I love Kate and Gerry, their photos can heal the sick.
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REPLY: The most likely are good parents as they wanted children very much to go through IVF to get them. How many have lived in their home as they raised their children? However, the sadly fell down on their responsibility when they left those young ones and now a tragedy has happened.
I don’t believe she is lost in the mountains that search and rescue dogs or helicopters would be needed. However, I do believe when people are lost in the mountains the papers follow it daily with their pictures and non-stop interviewing family members, etc.
I don’t think even cannonized Saints pictures heal the sick - do they?
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Cheryl, afraid you have fallen foul of English humour…..
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:48 pm
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Cheryl Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 4:37 am
519
Karen Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 am
Cheryl
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Mods and Admin
Cheryl, are you inferring Karen is a common gossip?
REPLY: No I was not - that was a generalized statement to cover those vicious gossips on here - she has not been what one would consider vicious or should I be saying satirical? Thus, that was not necessarily pointed at her.
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:42 pm
534
K.Keesha Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:15 am
532
Cheryl Says: January 2nd, 2008 at 4:37 am
“Giving interviews and asking the via the newspapers to whomever took their child to bring her back is looking for their child. ”
I wonder if keeping Madeleine in the news is going to bring her back …
Those that took her, what are they waiting for??
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REPLY: May I point out that the moment any child is missing police put out a news bulleting with picture of child, what child was wearing, where last seen, if accompanied by anyone who, if taken away in a car description is given…people watch the news and pay heed…
Now if you think keeping her in the news may not bring her back (from how I interpret your missive above) then I suggest you contact the Center for Missing and Exploited Children over here and all off-shoots over there and tell them to immediately take her picture off their site, which is there with many hundreds of other missing children, as it does not good to keep them in the ‘news’. Over here all most every major store one walks into are posters of missing children with their age, name, last seen, etc. and asking for your help and who to contact if see said child.
Most likely whoever took her will not bring her back - however, maybe just maybe someone knows who took her, someone knows who has her and develops a conscience. That applies to any child in the world who has been taken and someone knows and comes forward with information.
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:33 pm
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May Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 11:37 am
532
Cheryl Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 4:37 am
519
Karen Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 am
Cheryl
In what way does trial by internet resemble being burned to death or drowned?
REPLY TO ABOVE: Once words are said/printed they are there - they can’t be taken away. Did you never hear or even learn that be careful of what words you say - they can’ t be taken away? Many statements on here are destroying their reputation that plain and simple.
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Brings to mind words from a poem heard in childhood, and I am unable to recall the writer:
“Words unexpressed may sometimes fall back dead
But God himself can’t kill them once they’re said.”
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REPLY: Lovely, May, I must remember that. I believe all good parents who have raised or are raising their children properly teach them that.
January 2nd, 2008 at 11:37 am
532
Cheryl Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 4:37 am
519
Karen Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 am
Cheryl
In what way does trial by internet resemble being burned to death or drowned?
REPLY TO ABOVE: Once words are said/printed they are there - they can’t be taken away. Did you never hear or even learn that be careful of what words you say - they can’ t be taken away? Many statements on here are destroying their reputation that plain and simple.
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Brings to mind words from a poem heard in childhood, and I am unable to recall the writer:
“Words unexpressed may sometimes fall back dead
But God himself can’t kill them once they’re said.”
January 2nd, 2008 at 8:32 am
542 Jez Says: January 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 am
439 Will Says:January 1st, 2008 at 10:26 pm
433 RedRooster
Forget the deep conspiracy theories - begrudgingly accept CM is very good at his job - 90% of which is not in front the camera. For the anti-McC campaign to come close to parity in the media war you will need somebody at least as good as him.
Hard for many on here to accept he knows what he is doing - the truth is he does and he is employed for a reason.
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Will, you’re absolutely right. Been saying this for a long time. CMs job is not to tackle Forum doubters, but to manipulate wider public opinion – and he’s been able to control that brilliantly.
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I have no empirical evidence to support my opinion, but I’m not convinced CM is winning the “public opinion” debate, he is however (or people around him are) controlling the UK media pretty well.
Maybe it’s just me, however when I see just about anyone with a “job Title” akin to “Official Spokesperson for …. Insert anything you like”, I get a tad suspicious about what it is they would prefer I believed as opposed to what the truth might actually be. My position on this of course makes me hardly impartial when passing comment on CM and his current role.
January 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 am
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Will Says:
January 1st, 2008 at 10:26 pm
433 RedRooster
Forget the deep conspiracy theories - begrudgingly accept CM is very good at his job - 90% of which is not in front the camera. For the anti-McC campaign to come close to parity in the media war you will need somebody at least as good as him.
Hard for many on here to accept he knows what he is doing - the truth is he does and he is employed for a reason.
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Will, you’re absolutely right. Been saying this for a long time. CMs job is not to tackle Forum doubters, but to manipulate wider public opinion – and he’s been able to control that brilliantly.
January 2nd, 2008 at 6:46 am
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Garth Says:
“The telegraph has the same story. Like you say the sisters are quoted as saying
“We were on the way to the bar when we heard the hue and cry about a missing child,”
When they say “we were on the way” I dont think they’d actually left the MWcomplex at that point which should, thus, make clear which bar she was referring to.”
But Mrs Jensen says she “went back up” (indicating a slope downwards to the bar?) to the apartments, “leaving Annie at the bar”. So this means that though they heard the ruckus “on the way” to the bar, they clearly reached the bar’s location or vicinity, before Mrs Jensen “went back”.
Why provide all this seeming detail, without simply stating what damn bar they were going to? In context, it looks like a place very close to the Resort. So how about someone asking the sisters what bar they are talking about, and where Jensen was when she “went back”?
January 2nd, 2008 at 6:40 am
Today is the day.
Today is the day for someone to sway.
Hidden behind the safety net of Christmas and New Year
some stomachs must be turning
as the period of cover has come to an end
and some serious questions need to be answered.
No more delay, starting from today.
Hip hip hooray.
January 2nd, 2008 at 6:20 am
Well, in this case, 9 empty bottles of wine have been found, blood trace, and negligence from the parents.
The parents are also religiously Catholics and also professionally doctors. They should know better.
Something is irritating too, the support of this people impeached the police to do their investigation.
The McCanns are suspect and need to be considered as is.
This means, they need to obey to the law, and let the police do their best. Period.
Any further media’s support is ruining chances for the Police to do their job.
Think about our boys in Iraq, the result of bad media coverage totally ruined the effort.
If the Portuguese investigations shows the total innocence of the McCanns, then they could pressure the police, they are still suspected.
God knows, we can’t really trust people who prefer keeping their eyes on alcohol instead of their children.
Did the parent’s looked themselves for the missing child when the child disappear?
No, why ?
When did the police receive the first call ? 11:45PM.
Why did they wait to call the police ?
The police came at the club with in the 10 minutes.
Why the McCanns are slandering the police who showed on the “crime” scene?
Did you know the Club had nannies?
Why did the McCanns didn’t ask the club’s nanny to be in charge of the children when the parents where busy partying?
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:59 am
Ok, if it makes you happy.
Kate and Gerry are the most wonderful, responsible parents who ever lived.
Giving interviews is such an effective search method that the Mountain Rescue Committee has decided to use it for all future rescues instead of all those pointless dogs and helicopters.
I love Kate and Gerry, their photos can heal the sick.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:45 am
Coolandcalm
I don’t think anyone would mean to be horrible to you about cancer. Hope everything goes ok for you.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:42 am
Cheryl
It’s not gossip that they left they left their children in an unlocked apartment, it’s a fact.
I think they were stupid for doing it. I’m allowed to have an opinion - that doesn’t make me part of a lynch mob and you don’t have the right to tell me I have to say nice things at all times about a couple that feels the need to be in the media every single day. No one would go uncriticised if they had that amount of coverage.
Why don’t you get a sense of perspective.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:34 am
535 - Coolandcalm
My thoughts are with you!
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:21 am
Oh Meejician… you sshouldn’t cast aspertions with no knowledge.
Tell me you disagree with my views, tell me you don’t like my style… whatever. But don’t tell me about cancer! ( that applies to mods and admin also. I thought moderators were neutral?? oh whoops, forgot, we’ve covered that before)
I would have expected more ‘reading between the lines’ from a fellow writer Meejician!
Is it solely because I’m not part of the lynch mob? Maybe read my post properly instead of labelling it so readily.
Last check in, won’t be back for a while. leaving for hospital in London at 6 am so have been killing time all night! wish me well… ha ha.
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Coolandcalm
Meejician and ourselves were referring to one of the sisters, and the apparent time delay of their comments
M and A read and comment when we need to on actual posts and what is actually said.
We are sorry to learn you have possibly developed a cancer, but we cannot know this unless we are told, none of us knows you personally, and reading between the lines may not be a successful option anyway.
However speaking for myself, I do wish you well today
(BTW having suffered pretty nasty illnesses myself, (nothing except death and a ‘good’ life confers sainthood)
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:15 am
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Cheryl Says: January 2nd, 2008 at 4:37 am
“Giving interviews and asking the via the newspapers to whomever took their child to bring her back is looking for their child. ”
I wonder if keeping Madeleine in the news is going to bring her back …
Those that took her, what are they waiting for??
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:07 am
Duncan
Thanks,
re: link to pic
No need to show the pic if you don’t want, just the link
I am aware this could clog your bandwidth and some pics could be offensive
Will leave to your discretion
January 2nd, 2008 at 4:37 am
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Karen Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 am
Cheryl
In what way does trial by internet resemble being burned to death or drowned?
REPLY TO ABOVE: Once words are said/printed they are there - they can’t be taken away. Did you never hear or even learn that be careful of what words you say - they can’ t be taken away? Many statements on here are destroying their reputation that plain and simple.
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Is no one capable of telling the difference between the media and the real world anymore?
REPLY TO ABOVE: You have never heard the saying The Pen is Mightier than the Sword? Many an article in writing has destroyed a person.
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The McCanns think giving interviews is searching for their daughter, some posters think gossip on a forum is a court of law or an actual lynch mob - if I wander round with a plastic crown on my head does that mean I just married Prince William?
REPLY TO ABOVE: Giving interviews and asking the via the newspapers to whomever took their child to bring her back is looking for their child. Gossip is the most destruction thing people can do to others - in person, on a forum, in writing to each other. No, this is not an actual lynch mob - just one in writing but gives one chills to see how people react and wonder about them in reality.
I believe the Royal Family makes it a point to stay away from indulging in malicious gossip about others , at least in public, so doubt if he’d be married to you or others on here.
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Cheryl, are you inferring Karen is a common gossip?
January 2nd, 2008 at 4:36 am
510 - K.Keesha
Have ‘released’ your post from moderation queue
January 2nd, 2008 at 4:19 am
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K.Keesha Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:11 am
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Feel sure Ferdinand was being satirical, but his point eludes me.
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:11 am
May
Is Ferdinand indicating he believes in the higher power and doesn’t believe the nannies…
…or was he being satirical..
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:03 am
522 Ferdinand
You made my day! #-|
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Happy to have made your day, but am unclear as to what inconsistency you have perceived to justify this euphoria!
January 2nd, 2008 at 2:30 am
Tinsel
I agree, I never thought there was anything sinister about little girls and pink, and photos of little girls eating icecreams being suggestive, but maybe I’ve lived a sheltered life.
Yes, G&K do behave strangely..
January 2nd, 2008 at 2:08 am
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May Says:
The Bridget O’Donnell article was interesting because she appeared to be supportive of the distressed parents, whilst at the same time distancing herself from their actions. Little clues could be read between the lines. Somebody (Tinsel?), sorry I can’t recall the poster’s name, has several times referred to the amout of pink/rose coloured hues relating to Madeleine, and even to those around her - e.g. Kate and Clarence… Little girls are certainly attracted to pink, but BO’Ds reference to Madeleine being indistinguishable from the other blonde, pink and pretty girls around, is making it clear that she was not in a position to definitely confirm that she was aware of having ever seen Madeleine.
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It wasn’t Tinsel (me) that pointed out the pink colors. I think Madeleine is completely normal in most ways except that 1) she needed at least one good parent, and 2) she was a bit slow physically developing. But it’s not unusual for little girls to love the color pink and think of themselves as princesses. Many little girls love to play out fairy tale themes of being princesses in pink–and Madeleine seems to fit that personality very well. None of her photos phase me, because a lot of little girls like to perform and have their pictures taken, curl their hair, pretend they are wearing makeup–or actually even get hold of some, dress up–on and on. I remember making pretending make up when I was a little girl–made it out of some of my other toys. Was sad when I didn’t get a pink blanket for Christmas, but a red one instead.
But I also agree with you that M is not unusually remarkable looking–nor are her parents. Any one of them could blend in, and you wouldn’t look twice.
And I also agree with you that O’Donnell is subtly pointing out things that made made them different. Acquiescing to their snob-friends pressures to party without the children, Gerry stupidly going along with the crowd in order to make a good impression, without regard to his little girl crying and scared at only age 3!
Kate going along with everything on the surface, but betraying her family by constantly shelving them in the creche. That’s what makes K and G most unique. They are both colossal fakes, play acting whatever anyone wants them to be. They’re the kind of people you always suspect of being heinous and stupid, but you can never prove it until “oops” one of the toddlers goes missing and they do something idiotic like trademarking her name. They’re the kind of people dark comedies are written about. I think in the 80s they were called ‘preppies”, but same idea.
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:42 am
Jane
I don’t want to speak for someone else - but England is pretty notorious for putting vague spirituality over absolute dogma which stems from the religious controversies that plagued the Church of England from it’s beginning until now.
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:38 am
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Cheryl Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 12:58 am
First, Maria and Jane I whole- heartedly agree with what both you said above
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Thanks, Cheryl!
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:37 am
516 May Says:
I too believe in a power outside ourselves. I believe we tune into this power, either for good or evil, whenever we think or make a significant decision/choice in life.
517 May Says:
I believe Tony Bennett has reasons/evidence for believing that the Nannies’ evidence is not safe.
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You made my day! #-|
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:36 am
May
References to pink..and rose
Is this a “message” ?? conveying what?? Did Clarrie start wearing pink shirts from a certain date and for a reason??
Does Madeleine have a “twin” named “Rose”.
….just musings.. not expecting an answer…
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:35 am
K.Keesha
I’m not sure. Sometimes I do think the McCanns have placed too much faith on experts - the psychologists and P.R.s - but surely they must realise it’s not worth it anymore? All they got was 8 months of false sightings.