Re: SY ANNOUNCEMENT 2pm 4/7/13

by russiandoll 04.07.13 22:59

Mike wrote:I wonder why PeterMac hasn't made any comment yet?

probably busy in the real world, he is on the forum now. I would be surprised if [ given his career], he did not have an opinion on this latest development]

When you read the statement, how far advanced are we from recent weeks? An official announcement now that SY are investigating and that it is past the review stage. The number of persons of interest has been clarified and we know that they are from UK Portugal and I believe 3 other European countries.
They were very clear in warning the media to behave themselves....clearly expecting a frenzy with developments, so they do intend to make some announcements along the way.

by lj 04.07.13 23:03

Cheshire Cat wrote:
tasprin wrote:It really is no different from last years announcement when SY said they had 195 leads. It's now down to 38 and SY say they are only one-third to halfway through their investigation. If SY continue at the same pace it means another 2 - 4 years before it is completed. I too heard Redwood say in an interview that the tapas nine had been eliminated and I agree with those who say it was agreed from the beginning of this review (by the powers that be) that the McCanns and their friends would never be questioned or investigated. This is a whitewash, but why they're covering up the death of a child is a mystery. What impact will this have on Amaral's libel case? IMO, this latest announcement has come just in time to scupper the trial. Maybe it was planned that way. Whatever the truth, this whole case stinks to high heaven - never seen anything like it.

Eta - I wonder if the McCanns will be able to call anyone from SY to testify that they've been 'eliminated' by the UK police - Redwood could volunteer.

Totally agree. And as this is all about PR they feed a few bones to keep people clinging to the hope that the Met really mean business. I also think it is about building up resistance should Amaral win the libel case. Limits the damage from his book.

O, I'm convinced Dr. Amaral's trial have everything to do with this Punch and Judy show. What a disgrace. I'm happy I live far away, because I would really destroy my tv if I have to look to any of these main characters again.

by bristow 04.07.13 23:07

I have been out since my last post and have been catching up on this thread and definitely heard Redwood and i'm sure other reports on news say that the Mcs and their friends were eliminated.
There is nothing there now, I was confident I would find it but no!!

by Pershing36 04.07.13 23:09

lj wrote:
O, I'm convinced Dr. Amaral's trial have everything to do with this Punch and Judy show. What a disgrace. I'm happy I live far away, because I would really destroy my tv if I have to look to any of these main characters again.

Totally agree,

If not what was the purpose of the muppet show extended addition?

SY making sure the public are happy with the developments their taxes are paying for? I doubt it they read it all weeks ago.

by lj 04.07.13 23:10

sheila.edwards wrote:how can express say its a madeleine breakthrough, its not for her shes still missing ! there is no suspects from what I gathered so no arrests for now!They must think fund is not fraud or it would be closed down now I assume! parents wider family not suspected and family liason support being put back in !

Indeed it's the same they said a couple of months ago, give or take a suspect.
The pathetic parents and their friends were out of range from the beginning.

by ShuBob 04.07.13 23:14

Carole Malone did the newspaper review on Sky news at 10:30 and she wasn't impressed at all. I get the impression she's very clued up about this case. It's worth watching her again at 11:30.

by russiandoll 04.07.13 23:16

I think Carole Malone is one of the wish they would just STFU and go away brigade. She is very forthright in her opinions but wise enough not to say anything which would get her into trouble.

by sallypelt 04.07.13 23:17

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by ShuBob 04.07.13 23:21

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It had the top slot on PM this evening ahead of Egypt problems.

Quite a lengthy piece including an interview with Mark Williams-Thomas.

Please did anyone listen to the interview? If so, what was said? I can't be dealing with listening to MW-T's ramblings tonight.

by The Rooster 04.07.13 23:24

Just watching Sky on their multi screen red button service. The Madeleine report mentions that the parents are not in the group of 12 persons of interest. That doesnt mean they're in the clear, they're in the hot seat in my opinion. The father was the last person to see Madeleine. No one has said he has been eliminated from the investigation, the investigation that's only been announced today. He's simply not in the 12. Wow... why would he be when he's probably in the number 2 spot of the suspect list. A completely different list that will be called to action when the police have cut off the escape exits by interviewing the 38.

Further...

I don't know why people think the McCanns are special, protected, wealthy, have power, control the media, have 'friends in HIGH places, are imune to scrutiny, are above police investigation. They are simply media puppets who have been lucky to be able to afford to buy the services at a price of some decent legal agents. When the money has gone they're f**ked. I've not seen Branson, JK, Greene, Beckham et al aligning themselves with the parents of late like anytime in the last 4 years. I don't know anyone who is not dubious of their integrity.

These two wont cloud my aspirations for the little justice that may be metered out. I'm staying POSITIVE !!!

by suzyjohnson 04.07.13 23:25

SY have identified 38 persons of interest. The Tapas group are not among them.

But, why would SY need to identify them, when the PJ have already done so.

The Tapas group, either as suspects or witnesses, are right at the centre of this investigation.

It'll be interesting to see what happens next.

by russiandoll 04.07.13 23:29

It will be interesting. The media are showing their reckless attitude to accuracy re the SHE'S ALIVE ! headlines. Let us hope that she is... but that is not what Redwood said.

I wonder what happened to the couple who went to comfort Maddie? They must be near the top of that list.

by Guest 04.07.13 23:30

In this interview Redwood says the McCanns and their friends are not persons of interest or suspects, @1.09 in interview
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by The Rooster 04.07.13 23:31

Well said Suzy J I'm with you on this one.

by ShuBob 04.07.13 23:38

russiandoll wrote:It will be interesting. The media are showing their reckless attitude to accuracy re the SHE'S ALIVE ! headlines. Let us hope that she is... but that is not what Redwood said.

I wonder what happened to the couple who went to comfort Maddie? They must be near the top of that list.

And do you think the McCanns and their Hacked Off colleagues will complain? I doubt it! Hypocrites that they are!

by Cristobell 04.07.13 23:38

How can Scotland Yard possibly rule out all of the main protagonists who were there on the night?

by ShuBob 04.07.13 23:39

Cristobell wrote:How can Scotland Yard possibly rule out all of the main protagonists who were there on the night?

They can't!

by bristow 04.07.13 23:42

I wonder whether the Smith's are included in the persons of interest, they could be bunched into the UK 12 so as not to make it obvious if they said Ireland?

by russiandoll 04.07.13 23:45

candyfloss wrote:In this interview Redwood says the McCanns and their friends are not persons of interest or suspects, @1.09 in interview
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Finally we have it, Redwood said it. Thank you for finding and posting that Candyfloss. The one channel I never watched.
I can't for the life of me understand it.

by MRNOODLES 04.07.13 23:50

candyfloss wrote:In this interview Redwood says the McCanns and their friends are not persons of interest or suspects, @1.09 in interview
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He's referring to the 38.

I'm keeping my positive head on. And sticking by my first post. Once they've gathered these 38 statements. The evidence imo will be sifted through. And the BSers will get pulled in and questioned again on all the contradictions etc.

by Guest 04.07.13 23:52

russiandoll wrote:
candyfloss wrote:In this interview Redwood says the McCanns and their friends are not persons of interest or suspects, @1.09 in interview
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Finally we have it, Redwood said it. Thank you for finding and posting that Candyfloss. The one channel I never watched.
I can't for the life of me understand it.

PeterMac, it would be interesting to hear your thoughts.

by Seek truth 04.07.13 23:55

Cristobell wrote:How can Scotland Yard possibly rule out all of the main protagonists who were there on the night?

Oh this is all so funny.

big grin

by marconi 04.07.13 23:56

On August 28th 2007, Gerry gave an interview in Edinburg, where he told that the PJ did not consider them suspects.
Around that time, Olegário de Sousa said the same and it was AFTER the dogs.
On September the 7th the parents were made arguidos.

Redwood said yesterday that those 28 people are the reason why the review became an investigation.

They know why they are doing that. They needed an excuse.

For a while they can not go to Rothley, knock, knock, knock on the McCanns' door.
They have to eliminate all of the 28 and wonder "who is left over?".

And them starting to investigate Tapas 9.
Tapas 9 will be their last investigation.

by roy rovers 04.07.13 23:57

MRNOODLES wrote:
candyfloss wrote:In this interview Redwood says the McCanns and their friends are not persons of interest or suspects, @1.09 in interview
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He's referring to the 38.

I'm keeping my positive head on. And sticking by my first post. Once they've gathered these 38 statements. The evidence imo will be sifted through. And the BSers will get pulled in and questioned again on all the contradictions etc.

Yes semantics - not currently persons of interest or technically suspects.

by russiandoll 04.07.13 23:58

Redwood said those words very firmly but he said them as if it was a given....not because they had been questioned and eliminated. Was he even allowed to bring them in to be questioned ? It could only be the case surely........... how could they give a credible account based on what we have read?

by bristow 05.07.13 0:12

Someone mentioned earlier in this thread (I can't find it) Is it normal for the McCanns to be given a family liaison officer? Karen Matthews had one.

by lj 05.07.13 0:17

ShuBob wrote:
Cristobell wrote:How can Scotland Yard possibly rule out all of the main protagonists who were there on the night?

They can't!

They don't have to, because that was not in their job description.
Maybe even more specific their task was: create a scenario where abduction took place in 1min 30 sec (thanks PeterM), but don't involve pathetic parents or friends in any thing else than victim role.

by sheila.edwards 05.07.13 0:19

yes think it is perfectly normal, IMO to have family liason officer even though seems odd as case gone on for

6yrs now ! spin

by ShuBob 05.07.13 0:20

russiandoll wrote:Redwood said those words very firmly but he said them as if it was a given....not because they had been questioned and eliminated. Was he even allowed to bring them in to be questioned ? It could only be the case surely........... how could they give a credible account based on what we have read?

Yes but what did he say before that? The clip was very clearly edited to give it a certain slant.

by marconi 05.07.13 0:23

bristow wrote:Someone mentioned earlier in this thread (I can't find it) Is it normal for the McCanns to be given a family liaison officer? Karen Matthews had one.

Bristow, that is normal in every crime and in most countries.
Police are also social workers, they give support to victims, and they visit them regularly.