Madeleine McCann: Allison Pearson Demands And Fact Checking Kate And Gerry McCann
MADDIE WATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
Madeleine McCann is retuned to the front pages.
DAILY MAIL (front page): “ALLISON PEARSON ON THE McCANNS… If the Portuguese police had a shred of decency they would now make a public apology to Kate and Gerry”
Page 5: “Now clear out names”
Before the Mail’s columnist can voice an opinion – and what is the case of Madeleine McCann but one of opinion upon opinion – time to go over the fact that has been established in 14 months of reporting (a child is missing) and hear the McCann plead their innocence.
Oh, there is one other fact: the “McCanns are “both 40”. Remember that.
PEARSON: “The Maddie detectives must now apologise”
Now it seems the spectacularly incompetent Inspector Cluesnos are ready to admit they have no evidence against the McCanns
Yeah, those hapless amateurs. If only the Portuguese wooden tops were more like the British tabloid hacks who root their maybes in Portuguese press reports and hunches. What of Robert Murat?
Now, thank heavens, the ordeal of the inquiry is nearing an end. Nothing can make up for the loss of Madeleine, but at least the family can continue their lives without the poisonous cloud of suspicion hanging over them. It’s the least they deserve.
Yes, an apology will remove any doubt. Bring in the PIs. It’ll be over by Christmas. Case closed.
THE SUN (front page): “AS COPS GIVE UP MADDIE HUNT, WE SAY.. NOW CLEAR McCANNS”
Pearson of the Mail demands it. Now the Sun demands it. Can the call be resisted?
Page 7: “Little Madeleine McCann’s parents last night faced the nightmare possibility that they could remain suspects FOREVER”
Says the McCanns’ spokesman Clarence Mitchell, who may have a job for life:
If the case closes, who will hunt for Madeleine? And if Kate and Gerry’s arguido suspect status isn’t removed they will live under a cloud of suspicion. That is both immoral and inhumane… There are people in Portugal who have been arguidos for decades
Page 8: “End the agony – The nightmare goes on for tormented Kate and Gerry McCann”
“But it is clear to the whole world that they are innocent of any sinister act against their precious little girl”
At least the Sun and its readers know the truth and will not point fingers.
DAILY MIRROR (page 7): “”Maddy case to close with out charges”
Case not closed yet.
The 426-day police investigation into the four-year-old’s case ended yesterday
Case Closed.
Says a source: “If the case is shut without charges being brought, they cannot be arguidos, suspects, any more”.
Tell that to Clarence Mitchell (see above).
What of the facts?
Gerry McCann, a heart specialist, is “39”. Gerry is also 39 in the Sun.
Such are the facts.
DAILY STAR (page 7): “CLEAR THEM”
So says Clarence Mitchell.
Readers learn that police want to “shelves the case”. It is not yet closed.
Kate and Gerry are “both 40”
DAILY EXPRESS: NO MADELEINE McCANN
Is she deemed no longer newsworthy by this esteemed organ? Or are there other reasons for her absence?
Madeleine McCann: Let’s have a heated debate
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July 5th, 2008 at 6:01 am
Is it possible Maddie died in the unit but was not killed there. Something in this. Why was she crying for so long prior to her going missing. Did something happen to her at that time, and no medical treatment was given, and things got worse and she died in her own unit. Could be onto something now. Those holiday chums know exactly what happened!
IMHO-evil people the lot of them.
July 5th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Been reading back through comments posted earlier.
Thought this might be appreciated . . . . Enjoy
http://www.royp.clara.co.uk/jake.htm
July 5th, 2008 at 5:44 am
Too much time spent on Anorak !!!
July 5th, 2008 at 5:32 am
Duncan R
I think you’re all slightly mad.
July 5th, 2008 at 5:20 am
Hi Karen
Actually had a lie-in this morning. Didn’t get up till 4am (am usually awake around 3am) to take the dogs round the park.
Just been reading my latest email from Saul. Have put it up in the Forums if you want to check it out
http://www.anorak.co.uk/forums/topic.php?id=1399&page=12#post-16887
July 5th, 2008 at 5:13 am
Duncan R
How come you’re up? Do you work nights or you up esp. for Anorak???
July 5th, 2008 at 5:08 am
Bloody hell, Nosey
What you doing here at this time of the morning?
July 5th, 2008 at 3:42 am
is there anybody there? spooky
July 5th, 2008 at 3:17 am
Thanks Brandon.
Night. x
July 5th, 2008 at 3:00 am
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/spy-chief-in-coma-as-doctors-battle-mystery-illness-860502.html
Karen
this one
Must sleep enjoy your freedom!!
July 5th, 2008 at 2:52 am
Brandon
What spy?
July 5th, 2008 at 2:50 am
Gandolf
All witnesses have to be ruled out of an investigation.
I checked with the copper next door
He’s a chief inspector - so he’d know. But really it’s obvious - you don’t need to make someone a suspect to make enquires about them - it’s only when you have stronger evidence or circumstantial reasons that you make them a suspect.
July 5th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Madeleine McCann: I am convinced she is dead, says former Portuguese police chief
By Nick Allen
Last Updated: 6:18PM BST 04/07/2008
The former Portuguese police chief who led the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has said he is “convinced” she is dead.
Goncalo Amaral said: “I am convinced of it, yes,”
Mr Amaral, 48, was removed from the case last October after publicly criticising British police.
He said today: “I am not saying that the English police were under the command of the McCanns, but they were influenced, as we were.
Article continues
“In a way, we were all influenced by the campaign that they organised, according to which the girl was alive and had to be found.”
Mr Amaral retired earlier this week, saying he wanted to have “freedom of expression” over the case.
He described the decision to remove him from the investigation as “unjust and dangerous” and is expected to publish a book as soon as judicial secrecy restrictions are lifted, probably in mid-August.
Portuguese police have already closed their investigation.
The final case report has been passed to the Portuguese authorities who are due to review the completed file and decide if further action is required.
Madeleine went missing in May 2007, days before her fourth birthday, from a holiday flat in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz as her parents dined at a nearby restaurant.
The McCann family and the British media have strongly criticised the Portuguese judicial police’s handling of the investigation and Amaral’s lack of communication.
Amaral subsequently claimed that British police had “been investigating leads created and cultivated” by Madeleine’s parents and had “forgotten that the couple are suspects in the death of their daughter.”
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least there will be a new thread tomorrow
July 5th, 2008 at 2:16 am
Oh well
night everyone !
July 5th, 2008 at 1:54 am
BTW
I think the spy and the french students are linked
July 5th, 2008 at 1:51 am
Just keep in mind that Gerry rang a newspaper before ringing the police, so we are told.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:47 am
Stevet
Well the leaks I guessed came from Amaral as a last significant gesture.
I do think they will sort f shelve it, only for a bit to ruffle it up after stating the neglect death dilemma. give it 2 months and some amazing truths and interviews, maybe a confession, some open files and reports on triangulation and who said what to whom.
Its not over thats for sure!!!
Miss you xx
July 5th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Bye Sam!
July 5th, 2008 at 1:45 am
i think i will go to bed. good night all.:)
July 5th, 2008 at 1:44 am
I think I will buy the Telegraph tomorrow!
July 5th, 2008 at 1:42 am
Going to soon. Whats your take on things? I think charges will be coming.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:41 am
The telegraphs mentioned amarals story
July 5th, 2008 at 1:41 am
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brandon flours Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Damn!!!
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July 5th, 2008 at 1:39 am
Thought you’d hopped it!
July 5th, 2008 at 1:39 am
Damn?
July 5th, 2008 at 1:38 am
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annie1 Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Nite everyone - I will certainly try to be outside of that courtroom on Monday - If I cant get in - I will “hang around” to view.
annie, please do if you can, i am all agog. g’night and sleep well
July 5th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Damn!!!
July 5th, 2008 at 1:36 am
Goodnight all! Sleep well.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:34 am
nosey, g’night “) , sleep well
July 5th, 2008 at 1:34 am
I cant believe how many people believe that the case against the McCanns has been dropped.