Madeleine McCann: The English In Portugal, Danie Krugel And Entertainment
MADDIE WATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
THE SUN: “UK cops in McCann talks”
BRITISH police have met Portugal’s public prosecutor to discuss handing over evidence into the Maddie McCann probe. Local cops are set to close the case on Monday and clear parents Kate and Gerry over their daughter’s disappearance.
Yesterday a Portuguese newspaper claimed British cops tried to stop information – including the results of a DNA test on the McCanns’ hire car – from being made public.
DAILY MAIL: “British police failed to stop DNA evidence in McCann case from being made public”
Under the headline ‘English in Portimao to Protect Secrecy’, the newspaper Correio da Manha claimed two Leicestershire officers tried to stop information - including results of a DNA test on a sample from the McCanns’ Renault Scenic hire car - from being made public…
Last night, Leicestershire police refused to discuss the details of a meeting between public prosecutor Jose Cunha de Magalhaes e Meneses and the officers.
DAILY TELEGRAPH: “Madeleine McCann: police case set to be dropped”
The police investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann is expected to be shelved on Monday and the three formal suspects linked to the case - including her parents - cleared of any suspicion…
Expected. By whom?
The McCanns’ spokesman, Clarence Mitchell, said the couple had heard nothing official from their lawyers in Portugal. “Kate and Gerry are waiting to see what the Attourney General has to say on Monday like everyone else,” he said. “They are well aware of the reports suggesting that the case may about to be closed.”
THE TIMES: “Madeleine McCann: Police discuss what evidence will be made public”
In recent weeks Portuguese newspapers, citing anonymous sources, have repeatedly reported that the investigation would be shelved shortly, but could be reopened if new evidence emerged.
It’s an open and shut and open case.
CANADA FREE PRESS: “Putting the Focus back where it belongs
“The focus must be placed on Prai de Luz. I hope the test results put the focus back on Maddie,” said the email that reached Canada Free Press (CFP) this morning.
Had anybody but Danie Krugel sent the email, I would not have got the jolt of adrenalin upon reading it.
Former South African police superintendent Danie Krugel has been quietly working on the Maddie case—with the consent of her parents, Gerry and Kate McCann, using the Matter Oriented System (MOS) equipment he has developed.
Danie Krugel is the Locator. Wow! Indeed.
THE GUARDIAN: “What to pack with your beach towel - Justine Jordan on love and war, family crises, lost dogs and cosmonauts”
A more familiar world finds its expert guide in Gordon Burn’s Born Yesterday: The News as a Novel (Faber, £7.99), set in that mysterious hinterland, the recent past. Burn scrutinises the events and obsessions of last summer - terrorist scares and flood alerts, the absences of Tony Blair and Madeleine McCann - finding connections and correspondences as he muses on the way news reportage borrows the techniques of Hollywood and politicians become mythical characters.
Madeleine MCcann: That’s entertainment…
July 19th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Good morning!
July 19th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Will we ever get any decent honest press reporting or is it all manipulated by spin doctors? How many times has Clarrie managed to get “arguido status being dropped” into press reports over the months.
July 19th, 2008 at 7:55 am
ummmm about 1050 I would say! Morning MrT
July 19th, 2008 at 8:00 am
The Portuguese may have confused paediatrician, with the P word.
July 19th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Hello lone!
Rasputin - Very possible!
July 19th, 2008 at 8:38 am
No, I don’t think that the words are easily mistaken.
Imagine if this was true that there had been paedophile allegations against him.
Perhaps certain people knew, and used this as a threat when needing alibis and such - emotional blackmail.
Something we have discussed often.
Imagine now that it has become obvious that [EDIT] **** [EDIT] has changed his story
then what good timing is it for this story to come out.
The thing is if this absurdity were to have any validity then it would fail, because whilst his secret might be out - the truth has been put out there, and filed with the judiciary.
Maybe it could be a warning to others along the way who “have secrets” to back off now before theirs are also revealed.
To me this is what it is about -
Time to pull out the stops.
Hannasus
I have edited your post - pending the full paper copy of Correio da Manha we are exercising caution with this story.
Carmen
July 19th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Carmen
Good morning!
I’m going away on hol for a few days but needed my morning news fix first!
Have I missed something? (The two p’s)
Is this connected with the story, true or not, of the UK police trying to have some things kept secret?
July 19th, 2008 at 8:51 am
BTW, my post went straight through then in the normal way!
Only our mysterious shadowy friend remains!
July 19th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Thanks Carmen.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:02 am
paediatrician > pediatra
paedophile > pedófilo
(translation into Portuguese).
July 19th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Morning all
So have I missed anything interesting?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Carmen
I’ve just read said story myself in Portuguese. Not difficult to understand even though I don’t speak Portuguese.
Presume all the online dailies here will be on to it in a trice…but I’m about to go so will miss it all today.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Noseycow
That remains to be seen !
July 19th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Rasputin,
do you think the PJ is confusing the words paedriatician with paedophile?
I don’t think so.
Let us hope that Correio da Manhã is mistaken.
But would they take the risk to make up such a terrible story?
And poor Madeleine spending holiday with an [alleged - dr] paedophile?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:23 am
I’m sorry to pour a dampener on this latest ‘news’.
If it is correct then information regarding it would only be published following a criminal conviction. (At least I hope that is the case).
If a doctor had been convicted of such crimes they would bestruck off.
Has any one checked the BMI’s website to see whether he is still licensed to practice?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Duncan
Something very interesting has happened. I get an error message on posting and then have to reload the page, so my posts are now taking twice as long.
Roll on Tuesday when I’m expecting a delivery, and finally might be able to keep up…
July 19th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Of course I meant GMC - got holidays on the brain at the moment
http://webcache.gmc-uk.org/gmclrmp_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=Login&_sn=KYR3zRxVv5u7AUALHZfTyW.rMOenO4cBCOup0pOQbiw_&SWEHo=webcache.gmc-uk.org&SWETS=1216454528
Sorry about the long link - either of these our man?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Nosey,
As you know, us moderators are getting on a bit and the old arthritic fingers can’t type as fast as you young uns. The error message, and the need to reload the page after submitting a comment is a part of the recent upgrade to the site and is a cunning ruse to slow you youngsters down and give the mods a chance to keep up with you
July 19th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Duncan
AH! I see… in other words, a ‘Cock up’
July 19th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Well it looks like nobody else is interested in the latest developments.. or are they all jetting away on holiday with the masses? Lucky buggers
July 19th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Noseycow
a ‘Cock up’
++++++++++++++++++
I think the correct IT term is ’software glitch’
July 19th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Rasputin Says:
July 19th, 2008 at 8:00 am
The Portuguese may have confused paediatrician, with the P word.
******
Paediatrician = Pediatra
Paedophile = Pedofilo
Good morning all
July 19th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Is software glitch synonymous with upgrade?
am I about to be banned???
then you all can take the morning off
July 19th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I thought pedofilo was one of those daft little peddle things
No wonder they all ran away when I asked for one to float my boat.
July 19th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I thought it was posh pastry
July 19th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Maravilha
Dont take everything for granted!
It a new “spin smear”….unless PROVEN true.Who says? which proves can whoever says it bring forward?
I would like to know.Do you know? does anyone know?
D.P. is registered as a GP.It does not mean he practices but…..I wouldnt personally spend too much time on that one
July 19th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Jo,
There is more than one Dr David Payne registered with the GMC.
Has anybody seen any sign of a paper copy of CdM yet?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Who is “Dave” P.?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Jo Morning
I agree - I hope it is a mistake rather than spin or rumour, but suspect that the damage may already be done.
How are you today? looking forward to Monday? What do you make of the Leicester Police meeting with the prosecuter?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:32 am
I’m afraid I can’t post.
Test, test.