Madeleine McCann: The Scenic 17, Dr Denny Says And DNA
MADDY WATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
DAILY EXPRESS page 21: “New DNA tests could unlock the mystery of lost Madeleine”
More DNA tests at the Forensic Science Service laboratory in Birmingham And this after the DNA tests proved inconclusive…
“Seventeen human cells could provide a major breakthrough in the Madeleine McCann mystery…The DNA samples are being examined by scientists in Britain and Portuguese detectives believe the evidence could unlock an investigation which is now in its eighth month”
The Tapas 7. The Tapas 9. The Scenic 17…
Guilhermino Encarnacao, head of the Policia Judiciaria in the Algarve, says: “We have asked the laboratory to carry out more tests and exhaust every possibility of obtaining conclusive results”
Says Forensic scientist Dr Ronald Denny (not working on the case): “A cell is negligible – you can just about see it under a microscope. It’s a sample someone would leave behind with the touch of a finger. But when placed with certain biochemicals a small amount of DNA grows to a size that can be analysed”
“GP Kate and heart consultant Gerry” are “both 39”
THE SUN page 15: “Only 17 cells of DNA in hol car”
“Cops looking for Madeleine McCann are banking on ‘a smidgen’ of DNA evidence. Scientists have found just 17 cells on samples taken from a hire car rented by Kate and Gerry McCann and their holiday flat”
Says independent forensic expert Dr Ronald Denny: “It is not a hopeless task. If they have 17 cells then they can carry it off very effectively in Birmingham, one of the leading labs in the world”
DAILY MAIL page 5: “Mission Impossible – Forensic evidence too poor to solve mystery of Madeleine, say police”
But Dr Denny is telling two papers otherwise…
A source tells Portuguese newspaper 24 Horas: “It is highly unlikely they will find a DNA connection…If everybody refuses to make statements, which is perfectly possible, we will be left with our hands tied. This is a case which could hang by a thread for years and we may never be able to prove what actually happened to that child”
But what about Dr Denny. Why don’t they ask Dr Denny?
Says Dr Denny: “A person, or their possessions, have to be present for the cells to come off”
DAILY MIRROR page 7: “Maddy: Smidgen of DNA will work?”
Dr Denny is on the case, or not. But the “independent British expert” does have an opinion which is able to share with all of us
DAILY STAR page 9: “MADDIE: IT’S ALL DOWN TO 17 CELLS”
Dr Denny is talking to Star readers…
“Top cop in blast at private eyes” – Former deputy chief constable of Manchester Police John Stalker says of Metodo 3: “I’m not impressed with these people at all. I’d be very surprised if they get anywhere”
This is the same Stalker who delivered “MY VERDICT” to Express reader back in October
“There’s a world of difference in following a paper chase and finding a flesh-and-blood child”
Or a newspaper chase…
DAILY TELEGRAPH page 11: “Madeleine tests are ‘mission impossible’”
Says a source in 24 Horas: “The samples reportedly include microscopic spots of blood from the Ocean Club apartment where Madeleine went missing and ‘bodily fluids’ and hair from the Renault Scenic hired by the McCanns 25 days after their daughter’s disappearance. The samples are so small that, while it will not be impossible to find a DNA link between the car, apartment and Madeleine, it’s highly unlikely The tests being carried out are extremely complex”
But Dr Denny says…
Says Clarence Mitchell: “Kate and Gerry’s friends have consistently said they are happy to be re-interviewed by police if necessary. Indeed, they are keen to help if it clears up any inconsistencies. They, like Gerry and Kate, have nothing to hide”
THE GUARDIAN and THE INDEPENDENT: “No Madeleine news today
December 4th, 2007 at 7:46 am
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December 4th, 2007 at 7:49 am
Ooh!
I’ve got such a feeling in my waters.
Today’s the day, something biiiiiiiig will happen, I just know it.
Come on everyone, Get up, get up!
Someone will crack, Gordon will do what is best for HIM and leave the McCanns drifting in the breeze.
Come on everyone!, let’s do the conga!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:56 am
And for those of you too rooted in your chairs, a hand jive.
December 4th, 2007 at 8:07 am
I don’t care what the dance is - just so long as it’s on the McCanns grave.
December 4th, 2007 at 8:12 am
morning lulu - sorry i’m late - just been doing the conga around the kitchen!!
December 4th, 2007 at 8:14 am
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damn, cant type and hand jive!
December 4th, 2007 at 8:14 am
morning all
ahh thats better!
December 4th, 2007 at 8:17 am
had a quick read through last nights posts - there was an article about the irish newschannel withholding money from the fund. This was first published months ago (around sept i think). Does anyone know whether Chomical wots his names comment was recycled of did he say it last weekend?
There is so much recycled news around at the moment that i sometimes get a bit confused.
December 4th, 2007 at 8:20 am
2 Lulu
Hope springs eternal…
December 4th, 2007 at 8:23 am
Has anyone considered the possibility that paying Metodo 3 is a method of money laundering? There are all these stories about them having 40 or more agents in the field and seeing frightened blonde girls with swarthy strangers around every corner… is there any evidence that they are actually doing anything? Or is the money just being siphoned off into a Swiss bank account somewhere…
The size of the fees and the fact that they’ve stated that most of the fund will be spent on Metodo 3 make me wonder.
Apologies if you all have discussed this before; I can’t keep up!
December 4th, 2007 at 8:27 am
Morning All Just done a mental conga, lulu. Sorry if I missed this , but did any of the technical guys manage to get a picture of the disused barn?
December 4th, 2007 at 8:36 am
10 Trismeg It wouldn’t surprise me at all if money had been tucked away somewhere. Ready to use after a spell behind bars?
December 4th, 2007 at 8:37 am
Have we all slept in today? Or is it just that nobody can be bothered with this shit any more?
My offer of a hit still stands and I am willing to pay up to £5000 for the privilege.
Any contributions Christof?
December 4th, 2007 at 8:45 am
10 Trismegistus
Some 2 weeks ago a couple of posters here said that Metodo3 expertise was investigating financial / tax fraud (you can see that from their website). They have no credentials whatsoever in looking for missing children.
They have no presence whatsoever in Morocco. One of the posters even shared a link to a job site where Metodo 3 were looking to hire someone junior in Morocco to do some desk research on company fraud (back in Feb 2006 or something).
The posters concluded that without credentials in missing children, without a presence in Morocco, why would the McCanns hire them (and pay them an absolute fortune) if not to channel the money from the fund back into the McCanns pockets through the back door?
December 4th, 2007 at 8:47 am
Anyone heard from Sir Richard B. lately? A song comes to mind Let me fly away in my beautiful, my beautiful balloon………………..
December 4th, 2007 at 8:56 am
Exellent news,up here in Coatbridge home town (not Glasgow) of Dr.Gerry McCann,strong information is circulating that they, he and Kate will be cleared of any involvement very shortly probably before the end of this week.
December 4th, 2007 at 8:59 am
#16
Good news for you maybe Dave - personally I hope the cunts rot in hell - no offence.
December 4th, 2007 at 9:00 am
dave
so thats where they went for a break
December 4th, 2007 at 9:00 am
Dave S 16 Thanks - that’s great news.
Hopefully the investigation will then be able to focus on looking for Madeleine alive. Are these credible sources?
December 4th, 2007 at 9:02 am
bet Kate is pissed of with all the press attention this lovely teacher is getting
“mirror mirror,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,”
December 4th, 2007 at 9:07 am
16 - Dave - Oh how wonderful for them!……NOT!………….but, its never going to clear them of the neglect issue tho is it?….if they are never charged they will always live with the fact that most people think they are irresponsible. self centered, cold, money grabbing , shameful people!
December 4th, 2007 at 9:08 am
Excellent news down here in Exeter - apparently Murat is also to be cleared of any involvement before the end of this week. Allegedly the DNA found in the car belonged to a constipated baboon.
December 4th, 2007 at 9:12 am
22 solaris -its not nice to call Dr G McC a ‘constipated baboon’
December 4th, 2007 at 9:16 am
Just_me no one is condoning their neglect and certainly not in Coatbridge,there is no doubt the consequences have been tragic,but it does not justify persecuting them if they are innocent of the more libelous charges being leveled.
December 4th, 2007 at 9:17 am
22 Solaris excellent spelled correctly.
December 4th, 2007 at 9:17 am
24 - Dave - Fair enough, but, I dont want them getting off due to lack of evidence against them, I only want them to get off if it can be prooved they are 100% innocent
December 4th, 2007 at 9:21 am
26 Just Me lack of proof is certainly not proof of innocence.
December 4th, 2007 at 9:21 am
Dave - the McCanns will not be cleared this week. And the reason for that is that they have not been charged with any crime and therefore cannot be cleared. You may want to check your sources again before coming here.
Anyway…
Why are people in Coatbridge happy if the McCanns are not charged? Shouldn’t they be happy if Madeleine is found or the events leading to her disappearance are fully explained?
I don’t know where Coatbridge is or who you are, but I doubt any intelligent human being would be happy if the police investigation is unable to fully explain what happened that night.
December 4th, 2007 at 9:23 am
Is Dave 24 reminding anorak about libel charges!!!???
December 4th, 2007 at 9:28 am
Nemesis 29 - just keep saying “allegedly” and “tacit”.
That should keep the lawyers away from libel. For example:
Dave is just another clarence-clown-undercover allegedly. He is tacitly attempting to suggest that the Drs McCann had nothing to do with Madeleine’s disappearance and that they are not what was allegedly at best