Madeleine McCann In A Taxi ‘With Murat’, Denied And Shannon Matthews
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann.
THE SUN: “Maddie & Murat ‘in a cab’”
Portuguese taxi driver claims Madeleine McCann was in his cab the night she vanished — with Robert Murat. “Antonio Cardoso, 67, insisted he took the little girl and four adults on a short journey to a hotel where they all switched to a Jeep with foreign plates.”
Says he:
“I later recognised him on television. I am sure it was him…She was awake but silent. She was just staring ahead with big owlish eyes. I noticed her eye because my son was born with a defect much the same. I saw her kind of twist her chin a few times in my rear-view mirror. I remember she was in pink pyjamas and wondered why they hadn’t dressed her.”
Says McCann spokesman Clarence Mitchell: “We are dismissing this primarily because the timings are entirely wrong.”
IRISH EXAMINER: “Taxi driver claims he picked up Madeleine”
Antonio Castela, 67, said he dropped off the missing girl and her English-speaking mystery companions at an Algarve hotel and watched them drive off in a blue jeep. He insisted he was “100% sure” his passengers included Madeleine.
The McCanns and Robert Murat — the third official suspect in the Madeleine McCann case — all deny wrongdoing”
Kate Mccann is a “GP” Kate and husband Gerry a “heart specialist”
TIMES: “Forget Happy Meals, let’s focus on happy families”
Sandra Parsons looks at “The greatest gift of all”:
It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday, and those of us lucky enough to have children can expect to be given cards and flowers. But with Madeleine McCann and the schoolgirl Shannon Matthews still missing, Milly Dowler’s stricken parents making a heartrending appeal for information about their daughter’s murder, and the reminders again of the brutal killing of young women by Steve Wright and Levi Bellfield, I rather think it should be the other way round.
DAILY MIRROR: “Mother vows never to give up in the search for missing Shannon Matthews”
Shannon Matthews’s mum yesterday said she would never stop searching for her daughter. Karen, 32, fighting back tears, said: “We will never give up on her. It is more than a week and we are desperate to have Shannon back. Our message to people is never give up because we won’t”
Adding:
“We’ve shed a lot of tears. “It was really emotional seeing people walking through the streets with us to support our family. I was overwhelmed by the turnout. Now we just want Shannon found. We just pray she will be found safe.
YORKSHIRE POST: “Police quiz 1,500 drivers in hunt for missing Shannon”
A reward. Like Madeleine:
As the investigation enters its second week, Joseph Furniture, based in Bradley, Huddersfield, has put up a £5,000 reward for any information that leads to Shannon’s safe return.
In a statement the firm said: “As a company that was founded in Dewsbury and a former employer of Shannon’s uncle, Neil Hyett, we feel a social and moral responsibility to aid with reuniting Shannon Matthews with her beloved family.”
DAILY STAR: “SHANNON HUNT AT MUM’S ‘DIGS’ - HOME OF FAMILY FRIEND SCOURED”
The house where missing schoolgirl Shannon Matthews’ mum is staying was searched by police yesterday. Officers with sniffer dogs trained to find human remains were sent in to track down clues to the nine-year-old’s disappearance.
The house in Dewsbury, West Yorks, belongs to family friend Peter “Scouser” Brown, 34, who lives just a few doors from Shannon’s mum Karen and her boyfriend Craig Meehan, 22.
Shannons’ parents are not doctors. There is no media feeeding frenzy.
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February 28th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Wonder when window-boy will decide to stop paying for pinkie.
All getting very stale now.
The ‘McWe-are-100%-innocent-but-too-posh-to-look-for-M-or-speak-for-ourselves’ could be arguidos for years.
Its all falling apart.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
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RedRooster Says:
February 28th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
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Garth Says:
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well im shocked garf……..shame we cant agree on what happened to her though hey… ???
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How can we agree when im right and you’re wrong!
February 28th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
883
well im shocked garf……..shame we cant agree on what happened to her though hey… ??? 
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February 28th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Has anyone found a video with Madeleine singing or simply talking? I realised that I have never heard her voice
Only her progenitors voices or clarrie of course.
“le menage a trois”
February 28th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
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Totje Says:
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i quite liked her in a funny kind of way….
February 28th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
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jo Says:
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better get yourself in shape hey…? Should have a good time in Dublin, nice place went there on my brothers stag do…. Proper guiness there….. non of this bloody fake stuff you get over here…
February 28th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
868
Hi Julie,
Come on admit it, this last poster lØoked quite unreal and gave you a good laugh! S/he nearly got me out of my rollercoaster into the anti-camp…
February 28th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
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Julie Says:
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i’ll forgive you……this time
February 28th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
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Shannon, Mari Luz, the little girl who was murdered last May. and about 2 or 3000 others in the UK alone
I think we all know why this case draws the likes of you, me and all the othr posters to the MM thread. This story has captivated the publice because of the mystery surrounding her disappearance. Which heavily includes the McCanns arguido status, not to mention the fact that it was in Portugal whereby the law operates differently to ours. The intrigue is captivating im sure you will agree.
Garth even you have to admit there is far too much Kate and Gerry, and nowhere near enough of their daughter. She didn’t disappear to spite them , she disappeared because of them.
With regard to Kate and Gerry, surely the above answers that question. Noone has forgotten Madeleine McCann and certainly not the McCanns themselves who some would have us believe. We know she was unattended at the time of her disappearance and we all share the heartache of what may have happened to her.
Mods and Admin
Another slight difference, I’ve been posting on Anorak for over 4 years! This is the only site that I do visit in terms of Madeleine, but am also one of the moderators here, and also do post elsewhere on the site.
From the beginning I have always felt the parents were very lax, Madeleine is important to a lot because she is missing, and it could have been avoided if the abduction theory is true, but nobody knows, and if her parents do know, then that isn’t because of the Portuguese connection. It is the wilful neglect allowing possibly 3 children being abducted, or some other fate befalling them. Tragedies can happen to whole families through fire or accidental property damage. This is part of Mrs Mccann’s duty as a doctor to KNOW this, and yet it felt so right? Would she feel as certain if it was a mother of another child who suggested ‘leave the kids, it feels so right? There should be room for doubt , alarm bells should ring, if not a professional, at least in her maternal role. Baby sitters cost so little.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
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RedRooster
Its just I dont look after myself properly and one day ….whack! it falls hard on you or me in this case.
I am going to Dublin for 2 weeks but dont know when yet.
Get the fruits together …may be we should invite Garth?
No further news? any clarrie barking or what?
February 28th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
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im gutted now I know what you really think of me 
Julie Says:
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blimey you call that tactful
February 28th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I’m sorry Rooster
February 28th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Right ok, you,ve asked for it………..
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu5oWcdEyxw
February 28th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
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RedRooster Says:
February 28th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
868
Julie Says:
” just as you can when you’re in the mood!”…………….
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what do you mean just as I “can when im in the mood”, thats not very nice
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I did try and put it tactfully you know
February 28th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
861 Julie
Hi,
Yes I did the same before I came in here. Absolutely awful - why on earth would anyone be interested in Prince Harry.
By the way, I also saw that a sniffer dog specialised in detecting tiny traces of blood had now been taken to Jersey so it looks as if Keela has gone to join Eddie.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
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Garth Says:
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so come on then mate tell us…whats the score…?
February 28th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
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jo Says:
February 28th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
RedRooster
Keep me up pizzz …….heads rolling?
are you alright my dear…? I hope you will be fit for the forthcoming events 
im relying on you jo 
I was gonna put in charge of distribution of the fruit 
Just spent 6hours in emergency room
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bleedin hell what have you been up to now….
February 28th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Garth
February 28th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
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Julie Says:
” just as you can when you’re in the mood!”…………….
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what do you mean just as I “can when im in the mood”, thats not very nice
February 28th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
RedRooster
Keep me up pizzz …….heads rolling?
Just spent 6hours in emergency room
February 28th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
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RedRooster Says:
February 28th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
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Garth Says:
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are you sure mate….? you worry me when you are NOT attacking me
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Well Roozey, I think Ians little plan to try and discredit moi was a little tacky and …….well…you know…….
February 28th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
God im bloody bored. Where is everyone……? Blimey what did I do before anorak……? OMG all by myself……im gonna start singing in a minute if someone doesnt talk to me…..
February 28th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
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Julie
Knowing him he will look for and get the best charas they grow in those parts o the world.
I could teach him some Dari as well
February 28th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Awww Rooster, don’t get worried when Garthy doesn’t attack you, he is quite normal sometimes (note the sometimes
), and sometimes he can give a good debate, just as you can when you’re in the mood! I’d much rather deal with Garth anyday than some other posters who come on here to just cause absolute chaos. 
February 28th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
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Garth Says:
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are you sure mate….? you worry me when you are NOT attacking me
February 28th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
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RedRooster Says:
February 28th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
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Garth Says:
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are you in a better mood now garfy old chap…?
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No offence earlier mate. Only a bit of fun!
February 28th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
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Garth Says:
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are you in a better mood now garfy old chap…?
February 28th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
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Julie Says:
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hi julie, I agree I think it pathetic…. No missing child seems to get anything like the media attention of Maddie. But why…? Im not saying maddies case shouldnt have had a lot of attention, of course it should but why are others not getting that attention..
February 28th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Mods and Admin
Dee,
This is the thing , no one has any wish to stop the parents trying to prove their non involvement and or innocence, but it was the compulsory hero worship of the parents.
Meanwhile what about the child? She, and they never get a look in , unless its an ‘anti McC’ speaking.
And there are other children , and other parents…..
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What a daft statement. Im sure Ive mentioned Madeliene before? Let me think back………..I must have!
And the other children and other parents?
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Shannon, Mari Luz, the little girl who was murdered last May. and about 2 or 3000 others in the UK alone
Garth even you have to admit there is far too much Kate and Gerry, and nowhere near enough of their daughter. She didn’t disappear to spite them , she disappeared because of them.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
859 Peter Mac
Thank you very much for your reply.
I am multi tasking.. juggling dinner & anorak!
Just to let you know that I am thinking about your response & will reply later.