I didn't just decide to unquestionably believe the McCanns's innocence. I read the evidence and came to the same conclusion as the authorities have -i.e. no credible motive, no means, no time, no car, no knowledge of the area and no evidence to show otherwise. Plus the fact that they obviously loved and adored their children - all of whom they wanted so badly that IVF was utilised.
Since then - the fact that they have NOT attempted to disappear into obscurity but have made every effort to keep attention on Madeleine's disappearance (which was impossible to do without also calling attention to themselves) is the most overwhelming proof IMO that they are innocent.
No guilty person would behave as they have behaved since May 2007 - unless they were both insane or both criminal masterminds of the century. I don't believe they are either - and there is not a scrap of evidence to suggest they are.
The fact that they didn't spend this particular holiday in the way other people would - is not evidence of lack of parental love and care. If it was - then everyone who ever booked one of these type of holidays - which are specifically designed to cater for both parents and children - and are there because there is a demand for them are also guilty of lack of love and care. That's millions of guilty parents!
Sorry - doesn't work for me.
I went thru exactly the same process Benice and after much thought came to the same conclusion as you.
Additionally, can anyone here suggest a guilty party that has pressed Scotland Yard to come in and investigate THEM?
Please get real.