Madeleine McCann: Scare Stories, Kate McCann’s Job And No Mari Luz
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DAILY EXPRESS: “FIVE ATTEMPTED KIDNAPS LINK TO MADELEINE CASE”
“Detectives searching for Madeleine McCann are now investigating a spate of attempted child abductions across Portugal.
“At least five kidnap attempts have been reported in the past month, leading officers from the Madeleine team to examine the details for possible connections.”
What of the headline “link” to Madeleine McCann – well, the alleged attempted kidnappings all occurred in Portugal
But “Last week Justice Minister Alberto Costa revealed that the head detective, Paulo Rebelo, was coming to the end of his case”, says the WORLD’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER
Says Clarence Mitchell, the McCanns’ spokesman: “It’s alarming to hear that this sort of thing can happen, particularly in a country that is so aware of the potential for abduction”
DAILY MIRROR: “Maddy: 5 scares in Portugal”
Police searching for Madeleine McCann are also investigating five attempted child abductions in northern Portugal. They began when a nine-year-old girl was bundled into a car as she got off her school bus. Two more children were attacked last month and last Thursday two men tried to lure a girl of nine into a car. Last Saturday, another child escaped abduction. One police source said: “It is causing a lot of alarm.”
DAILY MAIL: “Madeleine McCann’s disappearance is ‘linked to a string of child abductions’”
Police investigating Madeleine McCann’s disappearance have been alerted over a spate of attempted child abductions in northern Portugal, it has been revealed. At least four children have been targeted in the last month in the region of Coimbra, where a nine-year-old girl escaped from an abductor in December.
It’s five children. The Express and Mirror both say its five
KATE McCANN: “Meanwhile, it is understood Kate McCann is quitting her job as a locum GP to devote her life to children’s charities. Mrs McCann has not returned to work since Madeleine’s disappearance in May and has reportedly told friends she feels she has a lot to offer charity organisations.
THE SCOTSMAN: “Torment of Madeleine’s family ‘is like being crucified’”
Kate McCann’s mother Susan Healey says: “It is almost like being crucified day to day. I read the most stupid things about Kate not crying enough or whatever”
Adding: “Kate and Gerry know they made a mistake and shouldn’t have left the children, they know that, but they certainly don’t deserve what has happened to them. If the Portuguese can’t find out what happened to Madeleine, we have to find out. There is no way Madeleine will fade into insignificance”
Gerry McCann is a “surgeon”
IRISH INDEPENDENT: “Missing Amy’s parents offer cash reward”
The parents of missing Irish expat Amy Fitzpatrick have offered a cash reward for information on her whereabouts. Franco Rey, spokesman for Amy’s Stepfather David Mahon and Amy’s mum Audrey, said: “A substantial reward is on offer to anyone who can provide reliable information on Amy’s whereabouts. Any information received will be treated within the strictest confidence.”
And:
Dubliner Mr Mahon (36) has also travelled to Tangiers in northern Morocco to investigate the possibility the teenager was snatched and taken to Africa.
Rewards have also been offered for missing Briton Madeleine McCann and missing Spanish girl Mari Luz Cortes. The family of five-year-old Mari Luz, snatched from her home in Huelva in south-west Spain on January 13, is offering €300,000 for information on her whereabouts. Rewards totalling £2.6m were offered within 10 days of Madeleine McCann’s disappearance on May 3 last year from the Algarve holiday resort of Praia da Luz.
TYPICALLY SPANISH: “parents of missing Mari Luz are against her image being used in a Madeleine McCann poster campaign”
Mari Luz’s father, Juan José Cortés, said after a meeting with Manuel Chaves, President of the Junta de Andalucía, this weekend, that, while he is not against collaborating in the search for Madeleine and ‘even helping to draw up a poster of all the missing youngsters,’ the lines of investigation into the disappearance of the two young girls are distinct, and are being carried out in two separate countries. EFE [Spanish news agency] said he is considering taking legal action for using his daughter’s image for the campaign.
Madeleine McCann: No news is news
Posted: 18th, February 2008 | In: Madeleine McCann Comments (1,122) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0 | TrackBack | Permalink
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February 18th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
760
Marie Nicholas
I guess Coldwater is more or less reliable.
We never know sources accuracy but it makes sense at least.
My question about pilimary is how comes her phone would be tapped?is this in relation to madeleine???or was she just talking about something else?
February 18th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
All this talk about having Team McCann for pudding reminds me of a film I saw “The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover.” It was a bit too gruesome for my tastes (pun possibly intentional.) Have we ruled out that poor Maddie was someone’s main course and that they went to Tapas Bar for pudding???
February 18th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
can’t say no 732, do you mean the ones involving the Priests, just can’t seem to keep Priests out of it, now there is a thought.
February 18th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
758
same to you
February 18th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Lex 751
Châtelaine 757
Always a pleassure to bring good news !
February 18th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Lex
yes more than 1 Maddie
February 18th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
741 Jo
I don’t know more, but Coldwater is said to have previously proved to be well informed.
Have you found out about Pilimary’s worries, or do you want me to try and find the number of her posts?
February 18th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
750 Clouseau
Re: Maddie’s changing hair
Does anyone on Anorak entertain the notion that there are two (or more) different girls being passed off as “Madeleine” in the official photos?
February 18th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Bastille
February 18th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
748
Marie Nicholas Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Châtelaine
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Thanks again, Marie. You’re very helpful!
February 18th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
752
Fair Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
745 Jo
You’re not wrong!
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I know since 1789….
February 18th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
My god
served 25 years in The British Army to be confronted with this shit
February 18th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
The Anorak web site: Old photos and old news.
February 18th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
749
Lex
All Tapas brigade will be interviewed - but Kate and Gerry must wait.
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Small fishes first as tapas and then the main meal with the central piece…may be clarrie will actually be the pudding thinking about it
February 18th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
745 Jo
You’re not wrong!
February 18th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
748 Marie Nicholas
Great news. Thankyou very much for posting.
February 18th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
744
Nazis rule……was maddie not blonde enough? is that why kate dyed here hair
February 18th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
737
Marie Nicholas
“I thought they were kept for pudding !!”
Classic!
February 18th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Châtelaine
Post 153 :
“Well, since no-ones asked for a copy of the 3As post, I’m going to put on here anyway …
For those that don’t know him, Coldwater claims to have a contact in the media, and two in law enforcement who know the details of this case. His posts have been very interesting.
Posted by “Coldwater”
Post subject: Re: Three of the Tapas 7 to be grilled
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:12 pm
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Good news folks - my source is apparently confident that the Rogatory Letters will be agreed this week at some point. That is the word.
All Tapas brigade will be interviewed - but Kate and Gerry must wait.
Payne and O’Brien are seen as important, as we know, but what many might not know is that these guys have now been identified from CCTV footage - or at least, in store footage.
Continued rumours regarding one of the Tapas brigade having broken ranks are untrue.
They know May 3rd was an attempt at a careful charade.
Chekaya (aerobics instructor) was a crucial mistake at trying to bring in an independent witness. Her statements completely undermine JT and GM.
If ALL Tapas brigade keep to their stories and maintain their statements they might ALL end up being charged - certainly there will be more Arguidos.
This is NOT about to be shelved.”
UNQUOTE
February 18th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
735
can’t say no Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
This is getting disgusting
<<Gone
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What?
Please?
February 18th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
sadly Mr Al Fayed has other things on his mind ….however i think he could really stur the pot here….
February 18th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
740
Fair
The uk needs a revolution “a la française”….
February 18th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
704 Clouseau
Not too long ago GB wanted us to know “what it is like to be British”, do you know? because I don”t any more.!!!!!!!!!!
History tells us that when Empires collapse , nothing much remains. The Roman, Ottoman, British testify to this. It is not the reason we have lost our
Empire, it”s losing our identity that is the most damning. We have been unable
to control our Borders, hence the huge influx of foreigners, many falsely claiming
Asylum, benefits, housing etc and becoming more strident in demanding we
honour their Religion and customs. I have no quibble with that except that
manyForeigners refuse to integrate, speak English, or find gainful
Employment.
February 18th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
737
Marie Nicholas Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Châtelaine
*****
Thank you, Marie N.! I really appreciate.
The Tapas7 didn’t break ranks; meaning they’ve been questioned???
The matter of using / linking a photo of Mari Luz = disgusting!
KM doing child protection & charity = ditto.
Aie …
They’re losing/have lost it. But is it going to solve it?
Have to check on “Coldwater”. Is here a link?
February 18th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Here’s the best one:
“It’s time to send [Prince Philip] back to Germany from where he comes. You want to know his original name - it ends with Frankenstein!”
February 18th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
737
I thought they were kept for pudding !!
Marie Nicholas
I missed the bit about K&G not being re-interviewed.
Why not reinterviewed then? the PJ has plenty with the T9? no se jose…..
February 18th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
730 Mike SA
The Spanish were very wise & stood up. The Britts sadly don’t do that. Pity. It’s the one thing that I praise the French for. They make a noise….people have to listen! We in the UK are wimps. ;-(
February 18th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
732 Can’t Say No
Please tell us. If it is too libellous, Anorak will delete it in five minutes anyway. They won’t be able to touch you!
February 18th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Lex
yes have to admit classics….I know people who have worked for him and you know what not one person has a bad word to say for him…not to say he is not ruthless is business but you dont become successful by being a wimp…god for him
February 18th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Châtelaine
It has been a busy day. Lots of posts about the film Zetgeist, and its credibility.
An interesting post by someone who quoted I think Coldwater, from another site. I can’t remember the exact contents, seems the investigation is progressing, and the PJ know plenty. K an G will not be interviewed. The Tapas Brigade hasn’t broken up, nobody changed their statements, I’ll look for the number of the post, and post it later for you.
Clarrie finds the lamest poossible excuses for not having asked Mr. Cortes authorisation to use his daughter’s picture. He finds it “shameful” that Mr. cortes doesn’t like it, and he is going to tell K and G and the volunteers who helped with the posters. He is going to ask the various people in Spain who received them not to display them.
K MC is going to work for a Charity. Whoosh, Clunk !