
Madeleine McCann: Another Robert Murat, Maddy At The Oscars And Posters
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
DAILY EXPRESS: “LOOKALIKE ‘WILL PUT NO 1 SUSPECT MURAT IN CLEAR’”
Meet Praia da Luz estate agent Angus Symington (pictured). Look like anyone? Robert Murat, perhaps?
“Their resemblance shows that witnesses who claim they saw Mr Murat outside the McCanns’ apartment on the night Madeleine vanished may have named the wrong man. Expatriate Mr Murat has always insisted he was with his mother”
Doesn’t Robert Murat also look like David Payne?
Says Robert Murat of Symington: “I’m amazed by the likeness, The hairline and the nose, it could be me. Just the chin is different. This guy has every reason to be at the Ocean Club. Remember – people work. I wouldn’t want what happened to me to happen to anyone else”
Says Mr Murat’s uncle Ralph Eveleigh: “Bloody hell – it’s Robert. They are very similar”
The WORLD’S BEST NEWSPAPER says “The lookalikes could force police into a total rethink of their eight-month investigation”
Or the police could just speak with Mr Symington. Says he: “I had been away in England for 10 days and came back the day before Madeleine went missing. I was here on the day, and for a few days following, but then I left again for a week. I categorically wasn’t around on the night she vanished. I left Praia da Luz at close of business at 6pm to go home. It couldn’t have been me. The first I was aware of the story was when I arrived at work the next day”
So how will this lookalike put Mr Murat in the clear?
A MILLION posters go up” – Posters of Madeleine in French, Arabic, Portuguese and Spanish. But not in English? The poster will feature the likeness of the man Gail Cooper says she saw
DAILY MIRROR: “MURAT’S DOUBLE”
Angus Symington is British. He is an estate agent in Praia da Luz. He looks not a lot unlike Robert Murat
But Symington says he wasn’t there. So how could his looking like Murat be relevant?
DAILY STAR: “MURAT: MURAT LOOKALIKE No2”
Two lookalikes. Angus Symington. David Payne. Anyone else look like Robert Murat, apart from Robert Murat..?
A “source” close to the investigation “said it mans indetification evidence againt Mrs Murat, 34, is worthless”
How so? Mr Symington says he was elsewhere and is not a suspect. And Mr Payne was dining with the McCanns. Robert Murat say he was at home all night…
THE SUN: “Murat has holds double”
Angus Symington again
“MADDIE WEIRDO HAD ACCOMPLICE – 2nd prowler spotted”
The weirdo looks like Killer Bob from Twin Peaks, George Harrison and a waiter who used to work in a cafe off the Holloway Road
Says Clarence Mitchell: “It’s a sinister development because there could be at least two paedophiles working together. We are investigating this closely”
How is it being investigated? Are the police helping?
THE TIMES: “Defence lawyers ready to seize on DNA doubts”
“Dozens of serious criminal cases, including prosecutions for murder, rape and terrorist offences, could be in jeopardy because of growing uncertainty over a controversial DNA technique. The Times has discovered that prosecuting authorities in different parts of Britain have adopted contradictory positions on the use of the Low Copy Number (LCN) method of DNA testing, which was heavily criticised by a judge in the Omagh bombing case last month”
And: “LCN, or low template, DNA, was pioneered by the government-owned Forensic Science Service and has been used in cases around the world, including the Peter Falconio murder trial in Australia, the conviction of the serial rapist Antoni Imiela and in the search for Madeleine McCann”
BELFAST TELEGRAPH: “’Maddy factor’ could see Amy pick up Oscar”
“The ‘Madeleine McCann factor’ could well play a part in this year’s Oscar ceremony after Amy Ryan was nominated yesterday as best supporting actress. New Yorker Amy plays a Kate McCann-type role in ‘Gone Baby Gone‘, a movie that bears so many remarkable similarities to the Maddy case that its UK release has been delayed”
So some good news, then…
“And, in a further twist, the role of the Amanda McCreadie, the little girl who goes missing, is played by a five year old called who just happens to be called Madeline (O’Brien)”
That’s a twist?
GLASGOW DAILY RECORD: “Maddie Witness Flies Back To Portugal”
“A British gran who saw the Madeleine McCann kidnap suspect has flown to Portugal to help in the hunt for the toddler. Gail Cooper, 50, has returned to the resort in Praia da Luz where she spotted the long-haired man lurking days before Madeleine vanished. She’ll meet private detective agency Metodo 3 and retrace the suspect’s movements”
Is her being a “gran” relevant?
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January 25th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Good morning Nosey!
Oh my God, those early morning starts used to kill me! I was always running late! Hope your shift isn’t too busy.
January 25th, 2008 at 6:21 am
morning miss match - hope you are well - off to work now and late as usual - thanks for email!! will reply tomorrow when i get some time - pleased to see you connected again
happy sleuthing
x
January 25th, 2008 at 6:11 am
I’m an hour ahead of UK time so am just waiting for you all to wake up.
January 25th, 2008 at 6:04 am
Good morning everyone!
January 25th, 2008 at 4:44 am
I am afraid - and please, tell me I am wrong - that the fact the guy is innocent will not stop Gate&Kerry.
We may be soon informed (via Clarrie), that the guy has been ruled out only because PJ are incompetent and unwilling to accuse any locals. They may see it as a proof of them being biased and will destroy poor farmer’s life. They may spread rumours/or find out that - for example - farmer’s uncle is working for the PJ and therefore … Or, that his British wife knows Murat, and who knows … The more rumours, the better - this poor guy, completely smeared in all tabloids even AFTER it was established he’s not the ‘beast, who took Maddie’.
Bloody hell, my blood pressure really jumped when I read that article with ‘ramshackle house’ describing ’swarthy’ farmer shouting ‘obscenities’. He should sue them all (what an opportunity for a good lawyer). I just feel so sorry for this poor guy and his family.
And yes, I have right to critisize it, as I DID pay money to their bleeding Fund myself. It was first few days, the case seemed so heartbreaking and I wanted to help somehow … I regret it deeply. If there was any way I could ask them for my money back and send it to any other charity, I would do it. I just feel sick when I think of it all …
(OT - if anyone needs some Polish phrases to chat up builders, I can help
January 25th, 2008 at 3:38 am
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Grande Finale Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:59 am
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Tinsel Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:52 am
Do you feel this will drag out into May, or something will happen sooner?
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Purely IMO the authorities will do whatever needs to be done to get to the truth in this case and that won’t be overnight I think the truth never changes with time unlike the alternative…….
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Well said. The truth is the truth.
And that’s all the difference.
January 25th, 2008 at 2:59 am
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Tinsel Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:52 am
Do you feel this will drag out into May, or something will happen sooner?
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Purely IMO the authorities will do whatever needs to be done to get to the truth in this case and that won’t be overnight I think the truth never changes with time unlike the alternative…….
January 25th, 2008 at 2:52 am
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Grande Finale Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:49 am
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Tinsel Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:47 am
I think you are soooo! right
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Do you feel this will drag out into May, or something will happen sooner?
January 25th, 2008 at 2:49 am
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Tinsel Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:47 am
I think you are soooo! right
January 25th, 2008 at 2:47 am
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Grande Finale Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:36 am
Ive actually been quite “bouyant” all day, heard some news last night that there is masses of evidence mounting up against the perpetrator in this case, a lot of which we haven’t heard of due to new technology !
Can’t say more than that though.
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I’ve heard rumors along the same lines and it’s good to know science will help answer many questions. This could be trial of the century for many reasons.
January 25th, 2008 at 2:36 am
Ive actually been quite “bouyant” all day, heard some news last night that there is masses of evidence mounting up against the perpetrator in this case, a lot of which we haven’t heard of due to new technology !
Can’t say more than that though.
January 25th, 2008 at 2:30 am
not me
I am made of steel
hic……..
January 25th, 2008 at 2:29 am
Ooooooooooohhhhhh I just can’t resist 1500
I wonder who that is under the table ??
January 25th, 2008 at 2:19 am
grande finale
awww I came back for a tipple
January 25th, 2008 at 2:15 am
Me too good night
xxxxxx
January 25th, 2008 at 2:14 am
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brandon flours Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:11 am
chicco was a runner up to exfactor 3 yrs ago morrocoan goat herder
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Oh right Chicco Time
January 25th, 2008 at 2:13 am
have to go xxxxxx
January 25th, 2008 at 2:11 am
chicco
was a runner up to exfactor 3 yrs ago
morrocoan goat herder
January 25th, 2008 at 2:10 am
Yeah but my kids were safe!
and I never murdered anyone or transferred the body!
January 25th, 2008 at 2:10 am
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brandon flours Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:06 am
“I think chiccos cousin is quite sweet” Who ?
January 25th, 2008 at 2:08 am
I hope Mrs cooper delivers
I doubted cooperman existed, but now, she might show team mc cann how to feel stupid!!!
January 25th, 2008 at 2:08 am
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brandon flours Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:04 am
“I still cant walk*
Well it was quiz night and happy hour last night, I thought earlier on you were still partaking of the cocktails
January 25th, 2008 at 2:06 am
I think chiccos cousin is quite sweet
January 25th, 2008 at 2:04 am
Having seen the Pig farmer and Ms Cooper I’m not sure who’s more creepy ? LOL
January 25th, 2008 at 2:04 am
grande finale
I still cant walk
January 25th, 2008 at 2:03 am
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brandon flours Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 1:58 am
“are you well hung? ”
No complaints so far, is the bar still open and will you be doing more high kicks tonight ?
January 25th, 2008 at 2:01 am
Tinsel
Oh I wanna be there
January 25th, 2008 at 2:00 am
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Batman Says:
January 24th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Brandon
Please ease my complete confusion.
Cooper’s description = drawing of toothy George Harrison, long greasy hair (is this right?)
Pig Farmer that PJ matches description of Cooper’s drawing = photo of man with dreadlocks (is that right?)
McC say Pig Farmer does not = George Harrison (is that right?)
So if Cooper says - pig farmer is who she saw then McC are once again screwed (is that right?)
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Right. Also, if Pig Farmer remembers panhandling on Mrs. Cooper’s street, he can also ID her in return.
They will probably recognize each other.
And Clarry has nothing to do with that.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:58 am
grande finale
your name suits you!
are you well hung?
January 25th, 2008 at 1:56 am
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brandon flours Says:
from earlier today
YES YES YES OH YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Did you forget to put down the shutters on the bar after happy hour last night?*
*I bet you don’t remember last night, he he he gems such as these
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HIPP HIPP HOORAY !!! :lol
:lol:
(((((((((((((((((((((((((( CLAPSALOT))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
CARMEN!!! NUDGE NUDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your time to bow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Garthy is an anti
Garthy is an anti……………………………..high kick!!!
January 25th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Bye all, have to go, way past my bedtime and lots of work to be done tomorrow [eh today].