Re: Blacksmith

by suzyjohnson 06.12.14 15:39

j.rob wrote:Still, this is what the Portuguese police think:

Mrs Cooper, 50, of Newark, Nottinghamshire, said she saw the man three times, once when he was hanging around a children's beach outing.
Portuguese police have dismissed her sightings and the e-fit as having "no credibility" and say the McCanns are using them as a "diversion tactic".
They remain convinced Madeleine died last May 3 and that her parents were involved in her disappearance. Mr and Mrs McCann, of Rothley, are still official suspects in the case.

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I wonder why they think she died on 3rd May specifically? What sort of evidence would have lead them to the conclusion that it was the 3rd of May rather than earlier than that, say?

Because Amaral was convinced that the last sightings of Madeleine (by people other than the Tapas group) were on 3 rd May

by ultimaThule 06.12.14 15:46

PeterMac wrote:
ultimaThule wrote:
I venture to suggest that if Brenda had been been in possession of a pack of feral dogs and a shotgun it's highly unlikely Brunt would have turned up on her doorstep and, furthermore, if Brenda had been a Brendan he wouldn't have ventured anywhere near Burton Overy, with or without a cameraman, PeterM..
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Quite so. Someone had done the research. Someone knew there was not a mentally unstable husband in possession of a shotgun on the premises . . .
It would be lovely to see the tables turned.
Perhaps someone at the inquest will do whatever is necessary outside !

As the McCanns' have had considerably more sympathy than they rightfully deserve, hopefully not with a pack of feral dogs and a shotgun, PeterM, but perhaps an intrepid hack who toils for a rival press baron will take it into their head to doorstep Brunt, the McCanns, Ms Fat Ankles, or the 'source' ~~of all lies~~, when the inquest verdict is announced or shortly thereafter? .

By way of a diversionary tactic, the McCanns' 'dossier of death' initially appeared to have met with some success but, as with any plan conceived by a flawed mind, all they've achieved is to score another spectacular own goal while those who did their dirty work have ensured they now have blood on their hands.

Nice one, Gezza - got any more like that in the pipeline?

PS for TM monitors only: if your paymasters are giving consideration to parking their bums on more celebrity sofas in order to spout platitudes to the effect that ~~Margaret~~ Madeleine can't be held responsible for the uncertain mental health of some poor folk, I suggest you advise them that any such ploy will be akin to their telling it to the Marines.

And, fwiw, you should also be aware that the thoroughness of Op Grange has ensured that every single one of you has been identified and, regardless of whether or not you see the inside of a dock, the time will come when your name will be made public in much the same manner as Ms Leyland had to endure.

by Guest 06.12.14 15:50

Ladyinred wrote:
sallypelt wrote:
Woofer wrote:Wonder if Christine Callan is the tourist who saw a man carrying a child while talking on his phone in English?

"The description given by a British holidaymaker coincides with one of the suspects who lives nearby. The woman saw him speaking in English on the phone, as he passed, carrying the child in his arms."

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Whatever, Christine Callan must be living in Portugal now otherwise SY wouldn`t be interviewing her there.

There is a Paul Callan, who writes for the Mirror. There is also another member of the family with the name Christine Callan. I'll leave the rest to you budding sleuths

sallypelt, any more clues? Been searching and finding nothing!

There's a Christine Harrison-Callan being mentioned on the twitter feed.

by Guest 06.12.14 15:51

Just Google 'Christine Callan'

Around fifth down the FB list you'll find a Christine Callan, from Hamilton, Scotland, who has a yellow retriever called Maddie

Coincidence.

Maybe AR/SY as a parting shot googled the name Maddie intending to hear as suspects all & everyone connected to that very name?
Surely, the NSA computer network could easily do the trick?

But to extend the search to DOGS?

by Montclair 06.12.14 16:05

The latest from Blacksmith:

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by String 06.12.14 16:21

Portia wrote:Just Google 'Christine Callan'

Around fifth down the FB list you'll find a Christine Callan, from Hamilton, Scotland, who has a yellow retriever called Maddie

Coincidence.

Maybe AR/SY as a parting shot googled the name Maddie intending to hear as suspects all & everyone connected to that very name?
Surely, the NSA computer network could easily do the trick?

But to extend the search to DOGS?

She lives in Lagos.

by whatsupdoc 06.12.14 16:30

suzyjohnson wrote:
j.rob wrote:Still, this is what the Portuguese police think:

Mrs Cooper, 50, of Newark, Nottinghamshire, said she saw the man three times, once when he was hanging around a children's beach outing.
Portuguese police have dismissed her sightings and the e-fit as having "no credibility" and say the McCanns are using them as a "diversion tactic".
They remain convinced Madeleine died last May 3 and that her parents were involved in her disappearance. Mr and Mrs McCann, of Rothley, are still official suspects in the case.

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I wonder why they think she died on 3rd May specifically? What sort of evidence would have lead them to the conclusion that it was the 3rd of May rather than earlier than that, say?

Because Amaral was convinced that the last sightings of Madeleine (by people other than the Tapas group) were on 3 rd May

I think there is a possibility that the girl everyone saw that week was a substitute and they assumed it was Madeleine.

Surely some parents would have pictures of the group "Madeleine" was in that week and the PJ could determine whether it was really Madeleine. There were short trips out so no prob with taking pictures. I always had lots of pics of my children on holiday. Coupled with this line of enquiry and the creche register scribbling, theories could be ruled in or out...not starting on the Thursday when the horse may well have bolted. The wrong zero point imo.

Just think if Madeleine was put to bed and the parents went out, how did cadaver odour get on Kate's clothes and the rental car if there was an abductor???
Madeleine must have died before 8.30pm on the Thursday and I think it was either the Saturday night or Sunday. We can't assume Madeleine was alive on the Monday without proof.

by Guest 06.12.14 16:48

[quote="String"][quote="Portia"]Just Google 'Christine Callan'

Around fifth down the FB list you'll find a Christine Callan, from Hamilton, Scotland, who has a yellow retriever called Maddie

Coincidence.

Maybe AR/SY as a parting shot googled the name Maddie intending to hear as suspects all & everyone connected to that very name?
Surely, the NSA computer network could easily do the trick?

But to extend the search to DOGS?[/quote]
She lives in Lagos.[/quote]

??
Her FB is almost empty

by Woofer 06.12.14 17:30

I can only find a Laura Harrison-Callan living in Lagos - probably her daughter.
Thanks Blacksmith - and yes, I will try and pull myself together.

by aiyoyo 06.12.14 17:32

sally66 wrote:As none of us were aware of Christine Callan that leaves only so many options:-

Her original statement was held back on the release of the PJ files, something new has come to light connected to her or ?

Can't be.
No indication any statement was held back. She'd escaped their radar and they'd missed her in the prelim rounds. Guessing she was outed from phone forensics connected to one of the six on the 7-people list.
Also purely guessing here, she's probably property agent known to RM and/or the other Brit-man on the list.

by twisted 06.12.14 19:11

Anyone seen a photo of Mr Green?

by missbeetle 06.12.14 19:20

twisted wrote:Anyone seen a photo of Mr Green?

I've come across a Michael Green in the Algarve who seems to be around the right age - early 50s?

He plays the harmonica and is originally from Leicester.

Could this be the fellow about to be questioned?

I'm still none the wiser regarding Christine Callan, though.

by sallypelt 06.12.14 19:26

There's information on a Michael ANTHONY Green here:

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It also states that some information on Michael A Green has been withheld

by missbeetle 06.12.14 19:48

Snips taken from Detective Google yesterday :

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by Guest 06.12.14 20:02

missbeetle wrote:Snips taken from Detective Google yesterday :

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The passing reference to Barrington Norton is noted - I always thought he was a very interesting individual with regard to this case. Possibly a significant witness, if nothing else.

by NickE 06.12.14 20:54

Found this.

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by DaSteelMan 06.12.14 21:05

NickE wrote:Found this.

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Yes this is by @synonymph :)

by Guest 06.12.14 21:22

Thanks, NickE. So Christine is possibly known as Laura? Laura has her own sewing/craft business in Portugal. She has a child.

Hi to DaSteelMan. I read your tweets on the feed here - would be good if you posted on the forum.

by sallypelt 06.12.14 21:26

Ladyinred wrote:Thanks, NickE. So Christine is possibly known as Laura? Laura has her own sewing/craft business in Portugal. She has a child.

Hi to DaSteelMan. I read your tweets on the feed here - would be good if you posted on the forum.

Laura Harrison Callan was educated in Scotland, at a place called Kinloch Rannoch. She now lives in Lagos, and works as a chef there. I don't know if this is the same Laura that others are referring to.

by JackieL 06.12.14 22:50

Montclair wrote:The latest from Blacksmith:

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Despite everything I must say I do love Blacksmith's blogs, but sometimes he is SUCH a pompous arse.
never mind

by JackieL 06.12.14 22:53

So.....Christine Callan is really Laura Harrison ??!! No wonder we're confused. splat

by Hicks 07.12.14 9:05

JackieL wrote:So.....Christine Callan is really Laura Harrison ??!! No wonder we're confused.

I don't think that is correct. Laura ( Laura Harrison Callan) is Christine's daughter by the looks of it.
Both live in Lagos, formerly from Leeds. Both friends with Michael Green (music man) who also lives in Lagos.

Christine callan is listed as a former nursery nurse.

This info is in the public domain.

by Woofer 07.12.14 13:16

Someone mentioned Michael Green being a musician (is this confirmed?).

Because there is a Michael Green band (Universal Spirals) that plays in Lagos area and the girl singer looks very similar to the Laura Harrison-Callan Facebook page.

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Here`s the group playing :-

maybe totally unconnected, but they do look similar.

LHC Facebook page

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P.S. Nah looks like the backing singers are called Brittany and Dorothee Dauchez :-

Bio: The Universal Spirals are composed of Michael Green, author, composer, drummer, lead singer and guitarist from Leicester GB, Jacques Michel, lead guitar and backing vocals from Brittany and Dorothee Dauchez, lead and backing vocals from Paris.
The trio have been together since 2009, whereas Miche... See Full Bio

by aiyoyo 07.12.14 13:29

Hicks wrote:
Christine callan is listed as a former nursery nurse.

Isn't it stated upthread that Christine Harrison-Callan is possibly Sergei's (R.Murat's Russian associate) ex g/f who shopped the pig farmer Joaquim to PJ?

A narrow pool of 7-POIs possibly coincidentally known to one another and MET Police had them down for next week interrogation .......hmmmm.....fascinating indeed !

by columbostogeys 07.12.14 14:03

Woofer wrote:Someone mentioned Michael Green being a musician (is this confirmed?).

Because there is a Michael Green band (Universal Spirals) that plays in Lagos area and the girl singer looks very similar to the Laura Harrison-Callan Facebook page.

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Here`s the group playing :-

maybe totally unconnected, but they do look similar.

LHC Facebook page

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P.S. Nah looks like the backing singers are called Brittany and Dorothee Dauchez :-

Bio: The Universal Spirals are composed of Michael Green, author, composer, drummer, lead singer and guitarist from Leicester GB, Jacques Michel, lead guitar and backing vocals from Brittany and Dorothee Dauchez, lead and backing vocals from Paris.
The trio have been together since 2009, whereas Miche... See Full Bio

I think its really dangerous speculating about this Michael Green being the lead singer in Universal Spirals Band. They are based in Lagos, why on earth would they be involved in a missing child? Michael Green is quite a common name.... If they get wind of it, they might not be so happy.......

by sallypelt 07.12.14 14:10

"Pimple Man" is Michael Anthony Green. Is BS referring to him?

by Realist 07.12.14 14:13

columbostogeys wrote:
I think its really dangerous speculating about this Michael Green being the lead singer in Universal Spirals Band. They are based in Lagos, why on earth would they be involved in a missing child? Michael Green is quite a common name.... If they get wind of it, they might not be so happy.......

A reincarnation of Hughie Green might be a more viable prospect.

by JackieL 07.12.14 14:37

Hicks wrote:
JackieL wrote:So.....Christine Callan is really Laura Harrison ??!! No wonder we're confused.
I don't think that is correct. Laura ( Laura Harrison Callan) is Christine's daughter by the looks of it.
Both live in Lagos, formerly from Leeds. Both friends with Michael Green (music man) who also lives in Lagos.

Christine callan is listed as a former nursery nurse.

This info is in the public domain.

Thanks for that Hicks. big grin

by JackieL 07.12.14 14:48

aiyoyo wrote:
Hicks wrote:
Christine callan is listed as a former nursery nurse.

Isn't it stated upthread that Christine Harrison-Callan is possibly Sergei's (R.Murat's Russian associate) ex g/f who shopped the pig farmer Joaquim to PJ?

A narrow pool of 7-POIs possibly coincidentally known to one another and MET Police had them down for next week interrogation .......hmmmm.....fascinating indeed !

Yep. But what's odd in this silly game of "Bring in the Usual Suspects" that the Met are playing, is that Sergei Malinka himself ISN'T on the list, when Robert Murat and Michaela Walczuch ARE, considering the 11.30 pm phone call by Murat to Malinka on the night of 3rd May.