Madeleine McCann: Adopted by Angelina Jolie, And The Changeling
MADDIE WATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann, Kate McCann and Gerry McCann
DAILY MAIL: “A mother leaves her child while she goes out - and returns to an empty house. No, not the McCann case but the true story behind a gripping new film”
Fact. Fiction. Can you spot the difference?
She was a devoted mother, hard-working, determined and tough. Then, one spring morning, Christine Collins kissed her little child goodbye (leaving him under the eye of neighbours), before returning in the evening to an empty house. Her beloved son had vanished without a trace.
A continent-wide hunt was launched and a shocked nation was kept agog by a string of leads - only for their hopes to be cruelly dashed as each clue led to a dead end.
The child was never seen again, the mother was heartbroken and the community was left divided by suspicion and mistrust.
Terrible. Just terrible. Does it work out in the end?
It could be the tragic story of Kate and Gerry McCann and their three-year-old daughter, Madeleine, who was abducted last year while on holiday in Portugal, and who remains missing to this day.
It could be, albeit with better lighting, a decent cast and a 15 certificate… Gone, Baby, Gone…
But, in fact, it is the plot of Clint Eastwood’s latest film, Changeling, which opens in Britain later this month.
But it’s all false, right? Angelina Jolie is only acting, right? Unless she adopted Madeleine?
It is all the more powerful because it is based on a horrific true story. The so-called ‘Wineville chicken coop murders’ took place on the outskirts of Los Angeles in 1928.
And while they happened 80 years before Maddie McCann disappeared, there are startling parallels between the two.
The McCanns’ grim experience in Praia de Luz - and how they were made suspects by bungling local police - was widely reported.
But Christine Collins suffered even worse treatment at the hands of the LA Police Department. As the investigation into her missing child failed to yield results, she was even locked up in a mental asylum.
It’s enough to drive you maaaaad. Maaaaad, I tell yer…
As in the McCann case, rumour followed rumour.
Each one recorded for posterity…
Posted: 8th, November 2008 | In: Madeleine McCann, Media Comments (853) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0 | TrackBack | Permalink
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November 9th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
so 40 apartments searched……10 cars..and 50 pieces of clothing…now what are the chances…answer please
November 9th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Clouseau do you think the PJ should republish the picture of bundleman?
November 9th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
should we have the dogs put down as they are useless?
November 9th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
what was the purpose of the holiday? in Gerrys own words ” we are not here to enjoy ourselves fuck off”
November 9th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
why did the LP plod not forward crucial information regarding statements of 2 doctors
Mr Prior it is a disgrace
November 9th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
why did Panorama change the original music from Lou Reed’s Herion to something else
why has Panorama not given a statement to say that Ms Tanner told a porkie about the position of Jez and Gerry?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Stig
so what I can rant until my heart is content..
November 9th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
June
can you provide a link to that one?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Clouseau
What is Pi to ten million decimal places? What is the sound of one hand clapping? If a tree falls in a forest and there is no one around to hear it, does it make a sound and would the answer to any of these questions solve this mystery any better than your pretentious and pointless postulations?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
my husband is a mason
do they do nipple circling or is that a forum myth?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Clouseau,
KM was not off work, she was on holiday, she locumed at a local GP practice
November 9th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Fiona Paynes maiden name is Webster, her mothers maiden name we don’t know.
Freemasons - my husband is a mason and its by invitation of another mason,and its a perfectly legal organisation for all people, they even have female Lodges.
tap into Google, you are in for a HUGE shock as to how open and above board they are
November 9th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
why was Mrs Mccann of work? anybody ( no pun intended)
November 9th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
who is Gordie Browns mutual friend?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
what is Fiona Paynes maiden name? what is Diane Websters maiden name…has David Payne been known by any other name and how many?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
How do you join the freemasons and is it legal for doctors?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
where is Miss Baker now and who is she working for?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
was Miss Pennington tellin the truth when she originally said the twins where not in 5a
November 9th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
why is Robert Muscatts statement not on the dvd?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
why does Esther Mcannvey never answer my emails? I want my money back
November 9th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
how do I join the Jevohavs Witness’s….
November 9th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
did Robert Muratt know any of the gang?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
is Jez Wilkins on the payroll?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
is Tanner a fantacist?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Loco said:
“this would have given the investigating team much more credibility in the eyes of the public and the law!”
Wow, what an amazingly excellent reason to do a reconstruction, to boost the egos of the fuzz.
Perfect logic from a mush brained bottom feeder.
November 9th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
ok lets cut the crap..is there a question of peado activity
your comment is waiting moderation
ok June no probs what you think?
November 9th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Châtelaine
good night I am on duty now
now back to question 41 page 5 paragraph 4 subsection 4d
nipples and the Majorca question
November 9th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
coco Says:
November 9th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
You barmy French bint, he means you lot the pink panther barmy army……..you not well coconutter……nothing to trivial I trust.
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Chatelaine - He means mad lady, woman or girl. Of course we are the sane ones on here!
GONAD! I only ever get serious things wrong with me. When I do - I shall project it directly through the ether - straight towards your sagging bollocks. In fact - I hope you itch and scratch and strain to pee - tonight!
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Fuck me thats not very nice is it. You could at least give him a chance - like allowing him to swing em. Mindyou, i’d doubt she’d miss with a glass projectile coming sideways on after being thrusted at great force from between her skinnny legs.
Take cover Gandy and everyone else …………..infact, run for your lives!
November 9th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Good nigth Coco, Montaillou, Clouseau and possible lurkers.
My sparse free time is too valuable to lose on bad jokes and bad language.
I will check from time to time to see if discussion is back on the agenda.
November 9th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Chatta silken goddess, now I know why you are a dizzy bint, it’s those circles you keep moving in……….