Madeleine McCann - Page 58

07-09-2007, 09:47

11 hours of questioning for a witness hmm not entirely sure i believe that i have always thought other then being negligent the parents had nothing to do with this but maybe it is time to think again. Certainly the british police are not as happy with the mc'canns side of things as the portugese were.

**Chris** · 07-09-2007, 10:10

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Originally Posted by zinglebarb

This is still just something they do over there isnt it. They have already had these suspects before iirc. Im not gonna judge anything till the end of investigation.I just hope its all concluded soon although it does not appear it will be concluded with a happy ending

Unfortunately the media has become an unstoppable juggernaut in this case. There is no editorial discernment going on here any more. It's just a feeding frenzy, and none of them are in any hurry to give due consideration to Portuguese procedures.

Robert Murat was - and still is - a formal suspect. It doesn't mean he did it. It doesn't mean the mother did it either (whatever 'it' is).

Of course, the other problem is that there is a hang 'em high brigade - some of whom are members of this forum - who seem to think that the mere interest of the police equates to a conviction.

mrmistoffelees · 07-09-2007, 10:32

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Hmm if you believe what you read the Portugese interviewed her on advice and evidence from British police though

Partial evidence the full results are still not back from the FSS yet.

My point though is as a couple they decided that they wanted less press involvment, however even though only being questioned as a witness the mother now appears to be getting very agitated that she 'will be framed' and is now again going to all the papers.

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Originally Posted by Chris T

Unfortunately the media has become an unstoppable juggernaut in this case. There is no editorial discernment going on here any more. It's just a feeding frenzy, and none of them are in any hurry to give due consideration to Portuguese procedures.

Robert Murat was - and still is - a formal suspect. It doesn't mean he did it. It doesn't mean the mother did it either (whatever 'it' is).

Of course, the other problem is that there is a hang 'em high brigade - some of whom are members of this forum - who seem to think that the mere interest of the police equates to a conviction.

Of which the parents have to accept a good proportion of responsbility

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Now it would appear that Kate McCann is to be made a formal suspect.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6982969.stm

Pia · 07-09-2007, 10:41

Watching This Morning, they've got a McCann aunt on the phone.

**Chris** · 07-09-2007, 10:53

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees

Of which the parents have to accept a good proportion of responsbility

I seem to recall the parents looking for help publicising their daughter's disappearance in order to help get her back, not asking for wall-to-wall coverage of every spit and cough of every 'insider' remotely attached to the case.

The parents are only as responsible for this as I would be responsible for the trashing of my house as a result of me inviting people to a party at which alcohol was served.

The Press is not above responsibility, no matter how often it may trot out the usual craven excuses about the public interest.

danielf · 07-09-2007, 10:58

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Originally Posted by Chris T

I seem to recall the parents looking for help publicising their daughter's disappearance in order to help get her back, not asking for wall-to-wall coverage of every spit and cough of every 'insider' remotely attached to the case.

The parents are only as responsible for this as I would be responsible for the trashing of my house as a result of me inviting people to a party at which alcohol was served.

The Press is not above responsibility, no matter how often it may trot out the usual craven excuses about the public interest.

It is true that the press are not above responsibility, but to seek press attention in the way the McCanns did, and not expect this outcome would be highly naive. That's not to say they wanted this outcome obviously, but you can't go and seek attention and then expect to control what is printed.

Saaf_laandon_mo · 07-09-2007, 11:55

I heard that the Vatican have removed anything related to the McGanns from their official website? Doees anyone know if this is true?

slug · 07-09-2007, 12:13

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/...283158,00.html

Blood found in hire car.

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Mrs McCann told them there was "no way" Madeleine's blood could have been found inside the car and she continues to protest her innocence, the friend said.

TheDaddy · 07-09-2007, 12:27

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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo

I heard that the Vatican have removed anything related to the McGanns from their official website? Doees anyone know if this is true?

I heard that as well, so I looked and the word Maddie reveal no results and McCann brings up some woman called Bertha and a Cardinal, so it would seem they have removed all traces, doesn't necessarily mean anything though, it's not like the Vatican are privy to the case, are they?

http://vatican.mondosearch.com/search_en.aspx

slug · 07-09-2007, 12:37

According to Sky News Kate MacCann has been made a formal suspect by Portuguese police.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/...283158,00.html

Vlad_Dracul · 07-09-2007, 12:42

I know its easy to say but i always had her down as a suspect. There were too many aspects to the whole package which didnt feel right to me.

**Chris** · 07-09-2007, 12:45

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Originally Posted by dooper786

I know its easy to say but i always had her down as a suspect. There were too many aspects to the whole package which didnt feel right to me.

And so it begins ...

slug · 07-09-2007, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Chris T

And so it begins ...

What? That the parents had something to do with? The Police think so.

TheDaddy · 07-09-2007, 12:55

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Originally Posted by slug

What? That the parents had something to do with? The Police think so.

Presumably though they have evidence rather than gut feelings and tabloid tittle tattle though

Saaf_laandon_mo · 07-09-2007, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Chris T

And so it begins ...

In all honesty mate there's quite a few people (myself included, as well as some others on this forum) who have thought the parents were somehow involved, long before this development.

Suspicion hasn't just started in the last few days or even today.