Madeleine McCann: Her Blood, Official Tabloid News And Michaela Walczuch Denies
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
DAILY EXPRESS front page: “MADELEINE: IT WAS HER BLOOD IN PARENTS’ HIRE CAR”
“New results sent to Portugal in the last few days show the blood samples could only belong to Madeleine, it was claimed” – claimed…
Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha reports: “The definitive result of the tests leave no doubts for the Policia Judiciaria. The blood found in the McCanns’ car is that of Madeleine as well as those samples detected in the flat”
No doubt? So says a newspaper report that provides the basis to THE WORLD’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER’S lead story
Says McCanns’ spokesman Clarence Mitchell: “These reports are very distressing for Kate and Gerry, they are depressed that again wild rumour and speculation is being presented as fact. We wish Portuguese police would just get on with their investigation, come over to England and carry out the interviews with Kate and Gerry and their friends. All those interviews will prove, yet again, that Kate and Gerry have nothing to hide.
“As for the supposed DNA testing, we cannot comment on yet more unsubstantiated rampant speculation in the Portuguese press. It is ridiculous to suggest that Madeleine’s blood was in the hire car because she was never in it. It was hired more than 20 days after she went missing, which means it was impossible for her to have ever been in it”
A friend of the McCanns says: “They were in no way involved in her disappearance, reports like this just add to their anguish. We would also point out that low copy DNA is under review by police forces in this country following the outcome of the Omagh bombing trial”
But it is a sign of police progress, right?
THE SUN front page: “Maddie blood ‘in hire car’”
“The tormented parents of Madeleine McCann reacted in fury last night to new claims that DNA evidence backs the theory they killed her”
KATE AGONY OVER ‘WILD’ DNA CLAIM – Blood specks behind sofa and in car ‘are Maddie’s”. The scent of death?
A ‘wild’ claim repeated in the Sun…
“Now it is being claimed new and ‘definitive’ results from Britain support the police theory that Maddie was killed in the apartment and her body moved in a car hired 25 days AFTER she vanished” – Claimed by Portuguese newspaper Correio Da Manha, from where the Sun gets its news
The Forensic Laboratory in Birmingham says: “Tests are still being carried out. No final report has been submitted to the Portuguese authorities”
DAILY STAR front page: “MADDIE – Blood in car is hers OFFICIAL”
“BLOOD IN CAR IS MADDIE’S OFFICIAL – ‘No doubts’ after test on Renault”
“The findings appear to support the police theory that Madeleine was accidentally killed in the apartment and her parents disposed of her body to mask their negligence”
Only…
“But they come from low-copy DNA analysis – a controversial technique based on just a few human cells which was recently branded unreliable by UK police. Last month, Omagh bomb suspect Sean Hoey walked free after a judge decided this type of testing was not at a sufficiently scientific level to be considered evidence. The Association of Chief Police Officers then announced it was suspending use of the technique in criminal inquiries. And the Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales is reviewing a number of cases in which it was involved. That means the results in Madeleine’s case could probably never be used in court”
DAILY MAIL: “Did Maddie witnesses mistake this friend of the McCanns for Murat”
As Anorak reprotered yesterday, David Payne, one of the so-called Tapas 7,9 etc., looks not a lot unlike Robert Murat
Mr Murat’s lawyer Francisco Pagarete says: “Robert has always said the witnesses were mistaken. He was not there that night”
“MR MURAT’S girlfriend Michaela Walczuch was yesterday forced to deny claims she had been named as a police suspect in the case. The Portuguese newspaper 24 Horas claimed the mother-of-one, 34, had been made an ‘arguido’, or formal suspect, alongside Mr Murat and the McCanns. Lawyer Mr Pagarete insisted he had been misquoted by the tabloid when discussing her. Police refused to confirm or deny the report”
DAILY TELEGRAPH: “Murat’s girlfriend ‘is Madeleine McCann suspect’”
“The Portuguese newspaper 24 Horas reported that Michaela Walczuch, 32, was made an arguida after a witness claimed to have seen her with a small girl two days after four-year-old Madeleine went missing last May”
He is an arguido. She is an aguida
“A spokesman for the Portuguese police said yesterday that she had ‘no information’ about Miss Walczuch being made an official suspect”
Or not…
“ARE spin doctors taking over the world? - The rise and rise of the profession is not confined to politics: even the McCann family, campaigning to find their daughter Madeleine, sought the help of a former BBC journalist, Clarence Mitchell, to manage their publicity”
DAILY MIRROR: “ NEW LEAD ON MADDY”
British tourist Gail Cooper says she saw a “mystery man hanging around Madeleine McCann’s holiday flat just days before she vanished”. Like Paul Gordon did
Ms Cooper say: “He was horrible looking man , really creepy, unkempt and dirty. He definitely wasn’t Portuguese. He scared me”
Is there more than one creepy man in Praia da Luz? Another oddball?
Says Cooper: “I’m sure this man had something to do with Madeleine’s disappearance”
THE SCOTSMAN: “New claims on blood in McCann’s hire car
“Blood traces found in the hire car used by Kate and Gerry McCann were from their missing daughter Madeleine, according to a Portuguese newspaper”
IRISH INDEPENDENT: “Please don’t make this into another Maddy’”
Amy Fitzpatrick is missing. She is Irish. Her mother lives in Spain. Amy is 15. she went missing as she walked home on New Year’s Day from a friend’s house where she was babysitting in Calahonda near Mijas in southern Spain
“Outside Amy’s home, a gated development called Riviera Del Sol, just outside Fuengirola, children played in the shrubland, oblivious to the fact a teenager had vanished nearby without a trace. Some poked through shrubbery, others rode their bikes. It was a very different scene to that when Madeleine McCann disappeared last summer in Portugal, when locals and ex-pats joined the search to try and find the missing girl. But the family does not want a repeat of the publicity which has surrounded her case. ‘Please don’t turn this into a circus,’ a family spokesman said last night. ‘Don’t make it another Maddy. Let the police do their job’”
There is only one Madeleine McCann – Her story so far
Posted: 8th, January 2008 | In: Madeleine McCann Comments (1,118) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0 | TrackBack | Permalink
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January 8th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
575 Karen Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Does Ireland have any serial killers? I’ve never heard of any.
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Just finished a novel set in Ireland, In the Woods, by Tana French.
It was a Christmas gift.
Don’t want to give away the plot, but a serial killer may be involved.
January 8th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
398 Stevo
LOL!
to Mods and Admins
I know it’s an impermissible link, but I think it adds a real satirical element to Anorak, don’t you?
January 8th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
604…Will
Thanks, Will.
Legal Issues are not my forte.
January 8th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Good book name for K+G - ‘Great excavations’
January 8th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Checking in to see if I can post yet?
January 8th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
602…Tinsel
Of course….but if one has for some strange reason…not good for
Happy Families.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
601 Ade
Or even BEFORE the fact, if they knew or had reason to know that something foul was afoot, and they did nothing to stop it, report it, or protect the children.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
593
rockhopper Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
So long as there is a company secretary the company can have a sole director.
how does that work if you’re a one person business?
can you be company secretary and director as well, or can you just not have a ltd company?
January 8th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
584 Matt.
Legal requirements are to inform Companies house of resignations. Would only need replacements if required in articles of incorporation. Quite possible only one director is legally required.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
589 Logic
No problemo! But common law traditionally treats accomplices the same as principals. I haven’t kept up with our great CL traditions lately in criminal law, and so perhaps there is a civil (i.e., French, Roman, etc.) law influence now that we are all EU, as other jurisdicitions do charge accomplices differently.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
594
Matt. Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
587…Tinsel
Also :
J McCann……Brother
B Kennedy…..Uncle
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Yes, but guessing they will not cut and run–at least not as obvious as some of the others have.
591
Stevo
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Are you asking about the resignation? Are they giving you a recording, or what? Sorry, I need an update as I got on line late.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
589 logic
it could get nasty about the accessories
if what we hope for happens and the odiates are charged it will be up to all their accomplices to demonstrate how they weren’t accessories after the fact.
the fact that they didn’t come forward and concocted a myriad of stories requires an explanation.
excellent sport
January 8th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
593…rockhopper
Who might the Sect be ?
Wasn’t McVey…only referred to as “spokesperson”.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
looks like they’re writing a book as well.
what was oj’s called?
‘how we would have done it if we had but we didn’t’ or whatever.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
588
Stevo Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
571 firestar Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
“and it doesn’t alter the fact that it’s the military standard now does it?”
Yes it does. The words of an anonymous blogger in that other website is hardly a military guideline complete with spelling mistakes.
You’re pissing in the wind firestar.
rubbish.
that’s what the military do.
i know, i was part of it.
you were wrong.(again). all who can read can see that.
just live with it.
your post was as accurate as the baby grace (with the hair twice the length of madeleines) stuff you harped on about for weeks.
i’m fed up of pointing out your errors now.
please leave it alone.
a little humility never hurt anyone.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
590 Jolie
Thanks Jolie. I haven’t finished yet. Making another call in a moment. And for those that would like to call another Director - here’s a link to the phone number: http://www.sportfocus.com/comdir/cditem.cfm?nid=45091
Mods and admin…this is in the public domain and director’s details are public. I assume this is ok…if not feel free to pull it. Just trying to find the truth etc….
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Mods and Admin
If its in the public domain , not a problem, I’m sure they will be expecting some calls anyway, but there may just be an answering service
January 8th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
592…catkidd
Maybe Scots/Irish then.
Def a very Scottish clue dropped.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
564 Ian Bully
How history does repeat itself! The Ramseys hired criminal lawyers less than 48 hours after their daughter JonBenet was found murdered in their house. The Ramseys also hired a professional publicist less than 72 hours later. Reportedly, John Ramsey’s plan was to do what the McCanns did–he allegedly wanted to “go public” and beg people around the world to help him search for JonBenet’s real killer. His lawyers talked him out of it. And his professional, paid publicist also advised against it, and in fact, spent most of his time trying to convince the Ramseys to keep a low, low profile and avoid being photographed.
The Ramseys begrudgingly followed the advice they paid for, and were never charged.
That Kate, Gerry, and “friends” like Corner believe that the barrage of film, pics, media stories, blog, etc. somehow paints them in a saintly light just shows how utterly deluded they are.
But as Ade is fond of saying, it’s very interesting for us Anorakers!
January 8th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
587…Tinsel
Also :
J McCann……Brother
B Kennedy…..Uncle
January 8th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
584
Matt. Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Leaving No Stone Unturned Fund
“”””Madeleine’s fund is a non charitable not-for-profit company””””
What are the Legal Requirements for the replacement of Resigned Directors
in such a Company ?
Time span…Advising of the replacements…etc ?
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So long as there is a company secretary the company can have a sole director.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
MATT.im hitting on at 38 but no way would i recodnise older saying from scotland
January 8th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
587
Tinsel
Call them up…ask their lawyers…they have to tell you by law. See if you can get further than I did.
From the USA, call 011 44 20 7551 7777
This is Bates Wells - Madeleine Fund, Leaving No Stone Unturned’s lawyers.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
581 Stevo
I commend you for taking action and making that call. You’ve put a lot of effort in finding out what facts you can about this case.
It does seem as if we will have some real answers soon, if this week’s articles in both the Portuguese and UK press are to be believed.
If not, what new PR missteps from the McCanns/Clarence are we in for next. The movie deal consideration seems to be a new low, even for them.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
580 Remigius
I don’t doubt what you say about accessories. I was meaning that I doubt that someone could be charged with murder because they helped cover it up after the event. Of course, an accessory after the fact is committing a crime.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
571 firestar Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
“and it doesn’t alter the fact that it’s the military standard now does it?”
Yes it does. The words of an anonymous blogger in that other website is hardly a military guideline complete with spelling mistakes.
You’re pissing in the wind firestar.
January 8th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I think the film story is just a smoke screen because it sounds like the combination of evidence against the McCanns is compelling and reorganization is underway in camp McCann.
I think Clarence knows what the score is but can’t cut and run–therefore puts out film news as the camp reorganizes and everyone plans their exit strategies.
We know Esther McVey quit the fund this morning … who else do you think quit today? The Daily said that it was more than one person …. remaining list is:
- Peter Hubner: retired consultant, industry unknown
- Doug Skehan: clinical director in cardiology at Glenfield Hospital, Gerry’s boss?
- Philip Tomlinson: retired solicitor, retired coroner
- Michael Linnett: retired accountant
January 8th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
544;EXCELLENT someone who dosent think im twisted in the f.b.i.MY HUSBANDS WORDS WHEN I PUT MY THEORY TO HIM .nice piece of info why do you think all the moving maybe to save face.i know rep is everything in his position.but you would have to have physco personality for the disposal of remains.but in sayiny that the ability to detach is a trait most dr have certainly all consultants.HOW MANY GP would come in contact with death.six in a week k claims well if thats the truth shes blody useless gp.like to know if luminal was used on curtains feel there would be patteren
January 8th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
573 remigius
not too close
wouldn’t like any blood on mw zoot suit and spats
January 8th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Leaving No Stone Unturned Fund
“”"”Madeleine’s fund is a non charitable not-for-profit company”"”"
What are the Legal Requirements for the replacement of Resigned Directors
in such a Company ?
Time span…Advising of the replacements…etc ?
January 8th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Logic
I wasn’t counting terrorism, it’s a different kind of psychology. I meant your Fred West/Yorkshire Ripper type.