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…
Posted: 10th, February 2008 | In: Madeleine McCann Comments (926) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0 | TrackBack | Permalink
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February 10th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
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Ciara-Louise Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
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please do C-Lou my darling. I await your email my darling
February 10th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Tony Bennett,
Please do not leave!
February 10th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
668
RedRooster
RR, Love you too.. and mean it. Don’t know what you look like but it’s not important I feel an attraction to you. I gave you an idea what I look like and if you’re sure it’s ok I will e-mail you with a picture but don’t want to cause trouble or upset Mrs RR.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
top up???
February 10th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
NoseyCow,
raw silk = very much O.K. [IF the wedding is still going on], but think about
- unbleached [ecru, off-white...]
- pastels [green, blue, NO pink!]
- mature colours like nightblue
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don’t have the final answer yet
but, we’ll get there
February 10th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Not slow - just stunned that there is flirting on this site
February 10th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
still here
February 10th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
(((((((((GULP))))))))))))) thanks
makes me so mad !!!!!!!!!!!!
They were fucking under 4!!!!!!!!!
They were in total control!!!!!
BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!
February 10th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
brandon - i must confess to being a usless parent till they reached about 4
am thoroughly enjoying it now though 
had simon gone or is he just slow???
February 10th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
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Totje Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
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nothing will come between C-Lou and I….our love is too strong
February 10th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Totje, the day of truth and the mark of the beast, serendipity.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Yes, Ian,
A 4-year old not only cannot be left with her little siblings alone,
but it needs to be a serious emergency to decide to leave a fully awake and confident 4year old girl on her own, at day time and without any siblings, and in a secure locked place, for any amount of time.
I was only objecting about the state deciding on ages for us, and I think the law can be tightened in terms of making it impossible to avoid prosecution if parents are found negligent, something like “if a child suffers any injury while left on their own, and if there was no serious emergency forcing the parents to leave the child on her own, an automatic prison sentence for parents “. But, for example,
a single mum with no car rushing her sick newborn (carrying the child in her arms) to the hospital if an ambulance is not available, who leaves her 4year old
child at home, safe and locked, for 2 hours - I still would not consider such a mum negligent. I think, many children at 4 can control themselves and behave as told, and understand an emergency situation,
but doing to tapas is unexplainable however “democratic” you are with your children.
I do not know, I cannot claim that my opinion is the rightest. My daughter walks to school with an alarm, (she does not mind) and I still worry, but in a few months she will be legally a nearly adult…allowed to marry? Shall I stop worry? Not, we keep worrying for our children all our lives.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
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Tony Bennett Says:
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bleedin hell tony how do you do it?? Ive been locked up in moderation for days for lesser offences. What is your secret???
February 10th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
oh brandon love here have a drink
February 10th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Nosey
My 13 and 15 old girls went yest to camden market till bloody 6-7, went home to a sleep over. but no phone contact!!
Had same trouble during the shep-bush bombs when they were at school.
Both ok but still a nervous wreck!
I thought they were at a friends house safe, but stuck in Camden with no signal.
They hailed down a cab and went back to sleepover house and parents paid cab.
Thank God
just feel a bit redundant 
but proud of their coping skills!
I wish they were under 5 and still able to be the one person to care for them
February 10th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
665 RedRooster
I just love it to stir into a good relationship.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
slyfox - i think we gathered that
and agree wholeheartedly 
TB please take note
February 10th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
663
Ciara-Louise Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Theres no justice in this world 
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but they always put us in seperate cells my love
By the way did i tell you i love you..?
February 10th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Pooh! Wrong copy and paste! Meant for TB!
February 10th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
662 Châtelaine
No not Voldemort. Remember “bijltjesdag”? [bijl= axe] Armageddon.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
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Totje Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
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what ???? this cannot be true. But C-Lou loves only me ???? OMG you must be mistaken
February 10th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
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dcb Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
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Slyfox Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
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So you dont think that Cooper and the sisters should be interviewed as part of the clean up operation?
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Evening and g’night! Yes watched that movie!
Come on TB don’t be stubborn. Anorak obviously have a problem and need to be careful.
Most posters on this site respect your viewpoint and will miss your genuine and informative comments.
So just admit that maybe something you posted a couple of times was a bit too dangerous for the site. Probably no-one noticed other than those who have something to lose.
Take a deep breath and be magnanamous - I’m good with the big words - just can’t spell them!
February 10th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
660
RedRooster
Well, as long as I’m locked up with you.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
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REPORTER Says:
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.
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Voldemort????
February 10th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
SIMON
sorry for shouting - cure for tonsilitis ?
February 10th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
654
Ciara-Louise Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
I feel a stint in moderation may be on the cards soon 
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i need you and want you too darling
February 10th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
brandon - what
tell me more - she ok??
daughter 13 sons 10 (almost 11 he keeps reminding me) and 8.. bless
February 10th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Well, I must say that I’m getting more and more curious and interested to meet and get to know you after this case has been closed [and hopefully solved]
February 10th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
654 Ciara-Louise
Hé ho! What about your love for Stevo?
February 10th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
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yampster Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
well i dont know what to do now ?? I only know C-lou and I are destined to be together 
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OMG i never thought of that……