Madeleine McCann: Lying To Children, Ian McEwan And Questions
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
DAILY MIRROR: “McCann pals face new quiz”
“It is understood Jane Tanner, Russell O’Brien and David Payne, three of the Tapas Seven, may be questioned over alleged inconsistencies in their statements”
“Understood” and “may.” Such are the facts. Such is the reporting
Say the McCanns’ family spokesman Clarence Mitchell said: “There is no suggestion Kate and Gerry will be re-interviewed”
And “suggestion”
DAILY RECORD: “One Last Try To Get Maddie Answers”
“Staff at the resort where Madeleine McCann vanished have again been quizzed by detectives. It comes as they prepare to re-interview pals of Kate and Gerry McCann in a last-ditch bid to crack the case”
Anyone we know questioned?
“Pool cleaner Luis Antonio, the husband of suspect Robert Murat’s girlfriend Michaela Walczuch, was one of five questioned in Praia da Luz”
Any reason why they were quizzed once more?
A judicial source tells Portuguese newspaper 24 Horas: “Several police interviews have been repeated. The statements are being analysed to try to find any lead that could result in a new line of investigation”
Analysing statements, eh. Technical stuff…
In his internet blog yesterday, Gerry McCann vowed not to give up looking for his young daughter, adding: “We hope the police are similarly determined”
DAILY EXPRESS: “POLICE LAST CHANCE TO FIND MADELEINE”
“Five staff members who were at the Ocean Club complex on the night she went missing have been quizzed in recent days as pressure mounts to conclude the investigation”
Why those five? Which five? The WORLD’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER does not say
THE SUN: “Cops’ final bid to solve Maddie”
Michaela Walczuch “who denies any involvement in Maddie’s disappearance – was allegedly spotted in Zaio, Morocco, on June 15, moments after a girl resembling Madeleine was seen being dragged away by an African woman”
Three of the McCanns’ freins witll be spoken to by police.
A “source” says: “It sounded like they were concerned about timeline inconsistencies. But if you have nine people not wearing watches, it would be suspicious if their times matched exactly”
DAILY TELEGRAPH: “Lying to children”
“From white lies to whoppers, vagueness with the truth is part of parenthood. But as Katie Tait learns from one psychologist, deceiving children is never justified”
Recently I told Kitty, our youngest child, that the police car had pulled us over because she was screaming in the back of the car (in fact I was, stupidly, speeding, but partly as a result of her noise). She is now mousey-quiet on journeys. My caprice over the tooth fairy has reached such an extent that the correspondence between “Molly” and my daughter Agnes fills two whole shoe boxes.
Then there are the areas that I don’t really want them to know the whole truth about. Will they get scared if I tell them that Madeleine McCann, whose picture they have seen everywhere, was taken from her bed? What about the news stories of dogs biting children to death? Will they ever go near next door’s puppy again? To me, vagueness with the truth is part of being a human being and certainly part of being a parent. But apparently, I am deeply wrong.
Maybe Katie’s children can read the truth in her article?
THE AGE (Aus): “The private and the public”
An interview with Ian McEwan, the author: “Journalists rang him because the disappearance of four-year-old Madeleine bore a dark similarity to the plot of his 1987 novel, The Child in Time, when a father has his three-year old girl stolen from him in a supermarket”
DVDTOWN: “GONE BABY GONE”
If you’re thinking that this film was a quick knockoff inspired by the real-life Madeleine McCann case–the little girl who disappeared from her family’s Portugal vacation home while her mom and dad were at a party not far away–it’s really just another case of life imitating art. Lehane’s novel about a four-year-old girl who turns up missing under similar circumstances was published way back in 1994.
Madeleine McCann: The Voyeurs, The Gouls and The Fear
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February 17th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
1490 Justlooking
maybe they are doing what has been suggested here several times - picking them off one at a time, starting with the least culpable.
looking for a crack in the dyke
no reference to anyone in tha mccann camp of course
February 17th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
1485 I refer you to post 513.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I couldn’t agree more, surely this priest must feel a moral obligation?? from what i read from the posted link, he’s quite a(spiritually) tortured man since the McC circus left town.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
1484 Cheryl
I do remember reading her post and have tried the search function on Anorak with the words “Maria Says Father Pacheco”
The results that came up did not prove fruitful.
I wonder why it doesn’t come up easily on internet searches.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
1460 Cheryl /1420 âde
Article about the priest Maria posted:
http://portugalresident.com/portugalresident/showstory.asp?ID=23328
February 17th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
1496
Ian
The catholic church? pack of shit.
It would be the last to go and ask to defend a child and the truth for a child…pfff…..miserable shit
Please…drop it.
I can get easily upset on the subject but really upset
February 17th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Well, as none of the brighter pro-mccanns are here (yes there are some!) I must be off.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
on the subject of cannabis being used heavily, the wonderful late nick drake wrote a song “been smoking too long” - in the style of the early davey graham (who is actually still alive!!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crm3rYwHvkM
February 17th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
1487 May
Not quite sure what the connection with Madeleine is, but driving when your senses are in any way changed by chemicals of any kind is not wise.
I think there should be intelligence tests for drivers too, it should cut down on ‘accidents’ caused by moronic behaviour as well as reducing the number of cars and hence exhaust emissions.
Gandolph wouldnt be able to get around so much and might post here more often though.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
1492
jo
I think its appalling that people who belong to a particular religious ‘club’ can get away with not speaking to defend a child - but I guess thats why the Roman Catholic church is stuffed to the aisles with people of dubious sexual preferences.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
1493
Ian Says:
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February 17th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Gandolf 1449
The reference to the Stranglers was unintentional, or perhaps subliminal. As an Anglican Chaplain I cannot bring myself to imagine the rest of the scenario you describe.
Going now to watch my namesake on TCM2
February 17th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
1489
RedRooster
Its a bit sad, when a poster exposes their one dimensional thinking like he or she does and doesnt realise what they are doing.
I prefer the ones who accept they have no basis for debate, like Cheryl.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
1486
Cheryl
ok then…lets put it like that :The Deads teach the Livings.
I am sure he knows this by now
February 17th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
1479 Cheryl.
Well done! Good to know you are sensible.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
1466
Val
I think Tanner / O’Brien are involved - perhaps unwittingly.
Oldfield, however, if not involved then may feel himself shafted by Gerry hence his return to ‘clarify’ his statement to the PJ.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
1485
Ian Says
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wouldnt be surprised he certainly thinks he’s above everyone else…..
February 17th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
1473
Carmen Says:
February 17th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
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Much Thanks!
February 17th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
June Johnson: you kindly said you would forward to Admin a suggestion for a separate forum on the implications of Zeitgeist.
I agree with posters who have asked that this subject might remain on the Madeleine forum as the area is not divorced from what is happening here. I hope that will be agreed generally.
Thank you, Jolie, for earlier defending my post when it appeared that agw may have misinterpreted my meaning, although this was apparently a genuine query, which I hope I have subsequently explained.
1072 Nosey - you asked where our freedom is currently restricted. I think one example is the freedom to receive facts on almost anything without the use of spin. Lip service is so frequently paid to demoratic choice, when in reality our choices have either been pre-determined or limited.
Regarding canabis, I can testify to it bringing almost magical relief to the pain of arthritis. Used in moderation, like most things, I don’t believe it’s harmful. I gave it up when I gave up smoking. However, I have seen disturbing manifestations in people who are heavy, habitual users, and I always warned my children never to go in a car with a driver who had been smoking pot. From what I’ve seen, their reactions are eratic and often too slow. In my opinion the dangers are equal to driving whilst over the limit with alcohol.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
1482
jo Says:
February 17th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
1478
Jolie
The priest can break his woes if ask by a court.
Same with doctors etc….
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A Priest may never break the Seal of Confession and all courts respect that and they are never asked to.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
1471 Gandolf
Is the self styled ‘philosopher’ who posts one dimensional posts nd has misspelled ‘Gandalf’ (Gandolph) the poster who used to call itself sledgehammer?
Uses the same methods of posting and thinks he or she is a ’senior’ poster!
Dear me, where do they come from these first graders!
February 17th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
1478
Jolie Says:
February 17th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
1460 Cheryl
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Jolie - that is one that was being talked about as ‘bible’ on here and she then came back with one some time later where the Priest said it was all garbage and explaining why things were taken out of the Church temporarily, etc. So that is the one I’m referring to. I have recall memory, Jolie, so need help in finding the article she put on here but it was sometime ago..so need to find out how to search for it..
February 17th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
1466 Ade
“Suits you” that Grave accent, but do look at Firestar”s post if you can, it”s the
way he/she has typed his name.
Anyway, I”ve overworked the old grey cells enough today, learning how to cut
and paste, supplying you with all this info so I will bid you et al Good Night.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
1478
Jolie
The priest can break his woes if ask by a court.
Same with doctors etc….
February 17th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
1479
Cheryl Says:
February 17th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
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what are you here for if you dont want to discuss your thoughts or theories
doesnt that make you a troll ????
February 17th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
1381
Ian Says:
February 17th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
1377
Cheryl
Right my dear, lets hear the abduction hypothesis explained - i believe you are a supporter of the parents claim?
So - first and foremost, lets hear how this abductor obtained access to Madeleine.
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Ian, I don’t mean to be rude to you but I have no intention of getting into a conversation nor debate with you. I don’t appreciate your ways of dealing with people on here who are non-prejudgers or pro-mccanns. I believe the Mccanns are guilty of neglect and any other thoughts or even theories I have I’ll keep to myself.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
1460 Cheryl
I was looking for the article that Maria had shared on the forum some time ago. Haven’t found it yet, but I did find this very detailed article about the priest from the Daily Express reprinted on a blog:
http://cuttingthroughtherubbish.blogspot.com/2007/12/priest-father-pacheco-bans-madeleine.html
February 17th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Jo
Sorry if I asked too many questions.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
1455 Jo
Would the pending court case be against Clarrie, or against the “fund”, or against the McCs ?
February 17th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
1466 val
Matthew Oldfield is Rachel Oldfield’s husband - he was the one who did the checking at 9.30.
Jane Tanner’s partner is Russell O’Brien - it was their child who was sick. They are the ones who live in Devon. The Oldfields live in London.
This information and a lot more is on the mccannfiles site.