Madeleine McCann: ‘Screaming Contradictions’, Scotland Yard And Francisco Marco Interviewed
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
SUNDAY EXPRESS (front page): “MADELEINE – News call for Scotland Yard probe”
Are Scotland Yard for hire? Benazir Bhutto. And McCann? Have the discovered who killed Rhys Jones yet?
“Retired Chief Superintendent Dai Davies, former head of the Yard’s Royal Protection unit, says that if the Yard can send detectives to probe the assassination of Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan, then they should also fly to Portugal to try and solve the Madeleine mystery”
He says:
“The Portuguese investigation has quite simply not solved the crime and it is now looking increasingly likely that it will be shelved. I would suggest that this is the time to call on the Yard to take the lead and to get them to form a team of detectives to work on the case”
Retired copper suggests his old boys are the best – Read all about it!
GLASGOW SUNDAY MAIL: “Police Ready To Clear McCanns Over Maddie”
“Police in Portugal are set to clear Kate and Gerry McCann as suspects, it was claimed last night”
A fact claimed by “insiders” who say “officers did not have a shred of evidence against the 39-year-old couple”
The McCanns’ spokesman, Clarence Mitchell, says: “This report is extremely encouraging”
SUNDAY PEOPLE: “Kate and Gerry ‘in the clear’”
“Police do not have a shred of evidence against Gerry and Kate McCann and they are set to be cleared as suspects, it was claimed yesterday. The couple’s status as ‘arguidos’ in the case of missing daughter Maddie, four, will be lifted unless they make ‘screaming contradictions’ in a new police quiz, said Portugal paper Expresso”
How does Expresso know? The paper does not say
SUNDAY MIRROR: “McCann cops: No evidence”
“A review of the case by homicide experts from the Judicial Police has turned up no proof that Kate and Gerry McCann played a part in four-year-old Madeleine’s disappearance.
“Attorney General Fernando Pinto Montiero told respected Portuguese newspaper Expresso: ‘The couple’s legal status will be considered at the appropriate moment, depending on various elements still to be obtained’”
Says Expresso: “They will only remain arguidos (suspects) if there are screaming contradictions revealed in the answers to the letters sent to England”
DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY: “MCCANNS TO BE CLEARED”
“Last night the McCanns’ spokesman Clarence Mitchell said the sooner they are questioned the better”
He says: “There won’t be any screaming contradictions and hopefully the emphasis can then be put on finding Madeleine, who we believe is still alive”
Says the paper: “Legal letters outlining the 40 questions are to be sent to the Home Office this week. Interviews are then likely to be carried out by detectives from Leicestershire police, the McCanns’ local force”
Says Gerry McCann’s brother John McCann: “Any sensible person realises Madeleine was abducted. We didn’t anticipate being in this position after nine months”
THE SUNDAY TIMES: “Madeleine McCann and Metodo 3: Private eyes, public lies”
“Paid £50,000 a month to find Madeleine McCann, the Spanish detective Francisco Marco said he hoped to have her home for Christmas. He issued this photofit of a suspect last month; it set off a media frenzy, but Portuguese police say it has ‘no credibility’. Christine Toomey turns the tables on a private eye who is anything but…
An interview with Francisco Marco. His company is being paid £50,000 a month by the McCann’s fighting fund
“We won’t answer any questions about Maddie. Maddie is off limits – is that understood?” Marco’s cousin Jose Luis, another of the agency’s employees, warns me sternly”
But they are not the police. What can they not talk about the big case? It was Mr Franciso who told he’d find Madeleine by Christmas – last Christmas
“I cannot ask him to clarify what he did say, or whether talking about an ongoing investigation is potentially detrimental. Instead, I am left to discuss the matter with a handful of other private detective agencies in Barcelona, the private-eye capital of Spain. What they tell me is disturbing”
Marco walks in. Does he bring his Maddy dolly? And:
“Marco slaps on the table a 144-page pre-prepared dossier of articles written in the Spanish press about himself and M-3. He goes on to list some of those in the city he says I have already been speaking to about his company. Had my movements been monitored? If so, why would a private detective agency be interested in this at a time when they were supposed to be tirelessly searching for the most famous missing child in the world?”
Fame.
“In most of the many pictures of himself included in the material he hands me”
Metodo 3 is the most famous private detective agency in Europe
“He seems eager to please. He summons a female assistant on several occasions to bring me material, including a book he has recently written, to illustrate what he is talking about. Even when I make it clear this is not necessary – aware that these distractions eat into the time we have to talk – he insists, partly showing off”
Then:
“When I ask about his background, Marco summons her [secretary] to photocopy the first pages of his doctoral thesis on private investigation: he has a master’s degree and a PhD in penal law”
DAILY TELEGRAPH: “McCanns to be cleared as no evidence found”
Attorney General Fernando Pinto Montiero told Expresso: “The couple’s legal status will be considered at the appropriate moment, depending on various elements still to be obtained.”
Madeleine McCann: Money. Speculation. Sensation. A child is missing…
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February 10th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Reporter, Mr. Bennett coincidence ?
February 10th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
RR,
Please do. We’ve gone beyond the flirtatious posts now. I need you and want you. XXXX XXX C-Lou
February 10th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
sorry simon computer froze up big time - you still here?
February 10th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
countdown
February 10th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
639
Ciara-Louise Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
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well apart from the first one chopping certain parts of my anatomy off, no not really but my love for C-Lou grows stronger by the day
February 10th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
647 yampster
You nasty creature! Now you’ve warned RRR
February 10th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
428 agw
We must agree to disagree on whether my comments on a particular case came anywhere near to breaching sub judice or contempt of court rules, but in view of the tone of your post and your other comments, I feel the sensible course is for me to withdraw from Anorak indefinitely.
This does not change my view that Anorak has performed and is peforming a most useful role in facilitating discussion about Madeleine McCann and long may you continue to do so
Administrator: Then you knew what you were doing. That speaks volumes. It is probably better not to claim an Anorak martyrdom …you were spotted by one of our excellent Moderators and pulled over. I do , however, congratulate you on the dignity of your valedictory. The return route remains a contact via editor@anorak.co.uk -agw
February 10th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Glad to read that people are seeing right through the “private eye” business. Just a way of shifting funds into the right place-and not for Madeleine either!
February 10th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
642
Totje
Two mothers in Law ??
February 10th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
noseycow,
do not go to work on wednesday! take sick leave!
Tonsillitis is bad bacause of complications - get fully well before even thinking of going to work!
I went to work with a bad cold, a result - a permanent hearing loss in one ear. I wish I had not gone to that session and let them all down!!!!!!
February 10th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
637
REPORTER
I won’t insult you, unless you call me by my real name
February 10th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
639
Ciara-Louise Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
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may i join you in the shower darling….i’ve been thinking about you all day
February 10th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
637 REPORTER
Red I believe. Nothing to do with the McCann neglect and possible cadaver disposal though.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
634 RedRooster
So she’s not addicted anymore and you survived the weekend without Anorak. All good news then.
Re your love for C-L : do you know what the punishment is for having two wives?
February 10th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/pressass/20080209/tuk-dead-wife-in-oil-drum-for-20-years-6323e80_1.html
I hope the perpetrators of the Madeleine mising person case reads this.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
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REPORTER Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
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and where would you like to start you great baffoon??
February 10th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
RR, I’m here. Was on the phone there but now I’m all yours….come here XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
February 10th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
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Gandolf Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Scarlett, the colour of your neck ?
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Black and blue
February 10th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
We need a few good insults to liven things up, where is he who is not to be mentioned, he was rather good at it, to good it would appear. Has TB got ayellow card.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
593 Dr. Watson
The minimum age would need to be defined through debate I guess, If I were part of such a debate, 10 would be my start point - I have no doubt however that 4 or under is not quite old enough to baby-site two year olds.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
633 mrs pigeon aka brandon f
February 10th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
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Totje Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
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it is me the RealRedRooster, mrs RR has vowed never to return to anorak. Probably not a bad thing as far as im concerned. She has no idea of my love for C-Lou
At least i dont think she has???? last time i checked all my vital bits are still intact
February 10th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Totje
AGW or Duncan?
They soud like they need some
:lol:
February 10th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
628 RedRooster
a bit of both maybe…. depends whos here???
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RR
RRR
RRY???
February 10th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
nosey
how old are yours? mine 8 and 10
I want to keep them for another year
Girl just escaped Camden fire
I am feeling protective and broody!
Makes a change from wanton,sexy, and murderous !!!
February 10th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Ciara-Lou
are you still here my love??
February 10th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
623 noseycow
That’s fine then. And afterwards you can get an allergic reaction to the antibiotics, isn’t it?
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[I do
February 10th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
626
Totje Says:
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a bit of both maybe…. depends whos here???
February 10th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
622
mrs pigeon aka brandon f Says:
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who do you think it might have been????
February 10th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
622 mrs pigeon aka brandon f
Good you noticed the answer of M&A. I missed it.
So are we going to flirt or fight?