Disappeared and Abducted Children and Young Adults => Madeleine McCann (3) disappeared from her parent's holiday apartment at Ocean Club, Praia da Luz, Portugal on 3 May 2007. No trace of her has ever been found. => Topic started by: Benita on October 07, 2013, 01:02:06 AM
Title: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Benita on October 07, 2013, 01:02:06 AM
A shaken barrister has told police how a man boasted to him that he had seen missing Madeleine McCann just weeks ago.
In a sensational development the witness said he was stunned when the man confessed he had met the girl on a Mediterranean island.
The conversation took place at a party and breaking down in tears, the lawyer, who we are not naming, said: “I can’t tell you exactly why I believe what I was being told. It was just a gut feeling.”
He said he had no option but to tell the police because of the level of detail the man gave when talking about his disturbing encounter.
The witness added: “I knew that by reporting it, it would compromise me in all sorts of ways. But it was something that I couldn’t ignore. If I hadn’t said anything I couldn’t have lived with myself.”
He said he was convinced the confession was genuine, despite many other people coming forward with unconfirmed sightings and false leads since she disappeared in Portugal, aged three on May 3, 2007.
When asked exactly what it was about the description he was given that forced him to act, the lawyer said: “I have told the police everything that I was told about her.
“They know what that was and that is why they have acted. I was able to be a bit more specific than just the island but I haven’t been able to tell them exactly where the man said she was. I am now terrified that she has been moved elsewhere.”
The confession was made at a party in the North West of England in August and the lawyer gave a full statement to his local force, Greater Manchester Police, the following day.
Officers are taking the information seriously and are set to prepare a file for Scotland Yard’s Operation Grange team, leading the hunt.
According to a source, the informant is being treated as a credible witness because of his profession as a barrister and a pillar of the community.
He has been in contact with detectives within the last few days as they act on his crucial statement.
Last night a Greater Manchester Police spokesman said the force was unable to comment on the development.
Our revelation comes as parents Kate and Gerry revealed their hope their daughter would be found thanks to new evidence uncovered by a separate police probe.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Redblossom on October 07, 2013, 03:11:55 AM
Dear god yawn.....poor barrister who cried his eyes out awwwwwwww
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Cariad on October 07, 2013, 07:23:21 AM
Well if the information came to light in August, I guess the police have acted on it already. That's quite reassuring actually.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: stephen25000 on October 07, 2013, 07:34:01 AM
A 'shaken barrister' ?
i.e. He was pissed. ?>)()<
These pathetic stories are getting worse.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Benita on October 07, 2013, 09:32:40 AM
"I hope it ends up all you doubters eat your words"
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Luz on October 07, 2013, 09:35:29 AM
I saw Santa Claus 25 years ago.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Cariad on October 07, 2013, 09:45:28 AM
Good god, everyone is pissed according to you aren't they.
People can go to a party and not get sloshed out of their minds you know.
This barrister did the right thing he reported what he was told, as in the words he used 'he wouldn't be able tot live with himself if he didn't' good for him.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Benita on October 07, 2013, 12:43:23 PM
Good god, everyone is pissed according to you aren't they.
People can go to a party and not get sloshed out of their minds you know.
This barrister did the right thing he reported what he was told, as in the words he used 'he wouldn't be able tot live with himself if he didn't' good for him.
And it is being taken seriously by SY 8((()*/
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: sadie on October 07, 2013, 05:48:06 PM
Yep ... and every reason to be. This possibly endorses a section of my findings. The most exciting thing to come out yet ... depending on which island, of course.
I think she lived most of the year on a particular island of the Med for several years. Maybe still does?
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: sadie on October 07, 2013, 08:11:11 PM
Good god, everyone is pissed according to you aren't they.
People can go to a party and not get sloshed out of their minds you know.
This barrister did the right thing he reported what he was told, as in the words he used 'he wouldn't be able tot live with himself if he didn't' good for him.
Every bit Lace. He is to be admired cos he obviously was worried about reporting it
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: jassi on October 07, 2013, 08:12:45 PM
Sure, name him. Have the media bombard him .... and possibly compromise the search.
Thinking cap on, jassi.
And how would it compromise any search? If the police & media were so concerned, the information wouldn't have been released in the first place.
My conclusion would be that it has already been checked out - ( it was supposed to have been in August), or the story is an attention-seeking invention.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: sadie on October 07, 2013, 08:35:30 PM
And how would it compromise any search? If the police & media were so concerned, the information wouldn't have been released in the first place.
My conclusion would be that it has already been checked out - ( it was supposed to have been in August), or the story is an attention-seeking invention.
I think that is highly likely, jassi, but until any arrests are made the Police will not want any names getting out. In case of co-ercion or compromising the case.
Dont you find it interesting that this has been allowed out before a big reconstruction and the crimewatch program in a weeks time
Cos, I do.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: jassi on October 07, 2013, 08:38:38 PM
Indeed, very interesting timing.
Can you tell me - have the police made any comment at all on this sighting, or has it just all been media-driven?
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: LagosBen on October 07, 2013, 08:48:53 PM
Sure. Probably down to a certain PR merchant who has been adopted as a prospective parliamentary candidate somewhere, though naturally unattributable, hence a 'source'
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: sadie on October 07, 2013, 09:42:42 PM
Sure. Probably down to a certain PR merchant who has been adopted as a prospective parliamentary candidate somewhere, though naturally unattributable, hence a 'source'
Gawd strewth, jassi.
What a narrow mind ... broaden your thoughts a bit, jassi
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: jassi on October 07, 2013, 09:45:52 PM
Why? - I don't think anyone else on the team is capable of coming up with such obviously stupid stories.
What like this one? more anonymous busnessmen out partying into the night and retelling the vaguest of stories, this one taking two years to come forward and predictably fizzing out to zero, nada, zilch as per normal, bit like edgars orange grove pickers and gypsy stallmens surreptitiously taken dna! Jesus wept
Turns out she was traced and 53 not 30 ish
http://www.mccannfiles.com/id264.html
zzzzz
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: stephen25000 on October 07, 2013, 10:13:37 PM
Ask sadie what she thought when she stood next to gm.
I'm sure she had feelings for cm too. @)(++(* @)(++(* @)(++(*
yep, I thought Gerry very handsome with an excellent physique. I notice these things especially cos I am a competant artist and portraiture and figures are my speciality. I have people want to commision me to do their portraits.
Any problems with that Stephen?
I also like the look of Clarrie, but unlike a certain person on here, I leave it there
Any problems with that?
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Wonderfulspam on October 07, 2013, 10:28:14 PM
What like this one? more anonymous busnessmen out partying into the night and retelling the vaguest of stories, this one taking two years to come forward and predictably fizzing out to zero, nada, zilch as per normal, bit like edgars orange grove pickers and gypsy stallmens surreptitiously taken dna! Jesus wept
Turns out she was traced and 53 not 30 ish
http://www.mccannfiles.com/id264.html
zzzzz
When he opens his mouth you can almost smell the bullshit coming out.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Lyall on October 07, 2013, 10:28:20 PM
Yep ... and every reason to be. This possibly endorses a section of my findings. The most exciting thing to come out yet ... depending on which island, of course.
I think she lived most of the year on a particular island of the Med for several years. Maybe still does?
Which island Sadie?
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Redblossom on October 07, 2013, 10:36:39 PM
LOL Wonderspam, cant you just, but dont blame him, its his job!! And nicely paid too! bet he hates hmself half the time spinning like a dervish. @)(++(*
from Jon Gaunt radio bash... Clarence: They made a mistake on THAT night...Jon Gaunt: but they did that every night didnt they? Clarence: Squirms and puts grey matter into fifth gear
Catch you later
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: sadie on October 07, 2013, 11:52:47 PM
That is ex-judicy, but one person on here does know ... and hen the island is revealed, will no doubt confirm if I had it right.
If I had it wrong, then i have no objection to confessing my mistake.
That is the difference between me and a good few of you. I want the truth up, even if I lose some face
Ah right, ok. Truth...
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Wonderfulspam on October 08, 2013, 10:45:18 AM
What I don't quite understand is, If you were sure you had just set eyes on the planets most high profile missing person, wouldn't you have gone over to her & said
"Ah, there you are, your Maddeleine McCann, I'm going to take you back to your parents & claim the reward money".
Or would you just go about your own business & just tell the police you saw her when you got back home.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: sadie on October 08, 2013, 11:36:48 AM
What I don't quite understand is, If you were sure you had just set eyes on the planets most high profile missing person, wouldn't you have gone over to her & said
"Ah, there you are, your Maddeleine McCann, I'm going to take you back to your parents & claim the reward money".
Or would you just go about your own business & just tell the police you saw her when you got back home.
Who has set eyes on her recently, Wonderfulspam?
Have you read that article carefully ?
Are you referring to the Barrister? He didn't see her, but presumably had reasons to believe the person who told him becos he (the Barrister) maybe already knew the unusual/bizarre, but entertaining man, who was with her on this island. And maybe SY were already aware of this man ? ?>)()<
OMO, of course ... but I have investigated and thought deeply ... and am logical. I may have the wrong island; I accept that, but I did spend about 3 months looking at it, cos of interesting things ... and that is a hell of a long time to look at one island, and a hell of a lot of interesting things.
That's all ! No more from me. Mouth zippered. I could be completely wrong.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: icabodcrane on October 08, 2013, 12:10:12 PM
Are you referring to the Barrister? He didn't see her, but presumably had reasons to believe the person who told him becos he (the Barrister) maybe already knew the unusual/bizarre, but entertaining man, who was with her on this island. And maybe SY were already aware of this man ? ?>)()<
OMO, of course ... but I have investigated and thought deeply ... and am logical. I may have the wrong island; I accept that, but I did spend about 3 months looking at it, cos of interesting things ... and that is a hell of a long time to look at one island, and a hell of a lot of interesting things.
That's all ! No more from me. Mouth zippered. I could be completely wrong.
Madeleine was seen on this un-named island in the company of a 'bizarre, unusual, but entertaining man' ... whose identity the barrister may have known ?
Where did you get that from ?
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: sadie on October 08, 2013, 12:22:19 PM
Madeleine was seen on this un-named island in the company of a 'bizarre, unusual, but entertaining man' ... whose identity the barrister may have known ?
Where did you get that from ?
From my investigations, which may be wrong in parts, but have plenty of pointers, as mentioned to SY ... and talked over with them using a mans name. Also an island, with pointers, was mentioned to SY. Maybe connections with that man and island created interest in this Barristers witness statement ?
I am fully aware Icabod, that i could be wrong, but there are a multitude of pointers to certain aspects of this case that others have missed. SY will hopefully have them in their massive computer.
I am hoping that I have helped.
Have you ?
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: icabodcrane on October 08, 2013, 12:27:49 PM
From my investigations, which may be wrong in parts, but have plenty of pointers, as mentioned to SY ... and talked over with them using a mans name. Also an island, with pointers, was mentioned to SY. Maybe connections with that man and island created interest in this Barristers witness statement ?
I am fully aware Icabod, that i could be wrong, but there are a multitude of pointers to certain aspects of this case that others have missed. SY will hopefully have them in their massive computer.
I am hoping that I have helped.
Have you ?
Well yes, you have sadie ... you have confirmed that the description you offered of the man alleged to have been seen with Madeleine on an un-named mediterranean island, by a hearsay witness, is, in fact, a figment of your imagination
That's what I wanted to be clear about
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Sherlock Holmes on October 08, 2013, 12:39:47 PM
Just wanted both of you to know that I am having a wonderful and amusing breakfast over here, reading your comments!
Coffee and croissants. 8(0(*
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: sadie on October 08, 2013, 12:44:25 PM
Well yes, you have sadie ... you have confirmed that the description you offered of the man alleged to have been seen with Madeleine on an un-named mediterranean island, by a hearsay witness, is, in fact, a figment of your imagination
That's what I wanted to be clear about
Yes, You are quite right, I have worded it badly.
The man that i have talked about with SY is unusual/ bizarre, yet entertaining, quite likeable in fact ... a party guy, a jokester, who likes to be the centre of attention.
But I could have been wrong that it is this man that the Barrister was talking about. IMO, my man is the most likely to have been with Madeleine, cos from my research, it seems he was behind the abductions and he lived on this island much of the year.
Have altered my post accordingly.
OK ?
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: BigFatBlonde on October 08, 2013, 12:46:57 PM
My god it's not Roy 'chubby' Brown is it ?
N
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: icabodcrane on October 08, 2013, 12:49:23 PM
The man that i have talked about with SY is unusual/ bizarre, yet entertaining, quite likeable in fact ... a party guy, a jokester, who likes to be the centre of attention.
But I could have been wrong that it is this man that the Barrister was talking about. IMO, my man is the most likely to have been with Madeleine, cos from my research, it seems he was behind the abductions and he lived on this island much of the year.
Have altered my post accordingly.
OK ?
I think you are quite correct to keep your theory to yourself sadie ... naming this man ( whoever you imagine him to be ) would almost certainly be libelous
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: icabodcrane on October 08, 2013, 12:51:04 PM
I think you are quite correct to keep your theory to yourself sadie ... naming this man ( whoever you imagine him to be ) would almost certainly be libelous
No way, Icabod, would i mention a mans name in a case as serious as this. It could ruin him for life, if I am incorrect. I know that.
OK 8((()*/
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: icabodcrane on October 08, 2013, 01:06:33 PM
No way, Icabod, would i mention a mans name in a case as serious as this. It could ruin him for life, if I am incorrect. I know that.
OK 8((()*/
Good call
You could tell which mediterranean island you presume it to be though ( and what has led you to that conclusion ) ... as long as you don't name names, there would be no potential libel in that
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Sherlock Holmes on October 08, 2013, 01:09:23 PM
Don't understand how this isn't prejudicing a search...
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: Wonderfulspam on October 08, 2013, 01:11:27 PM
Are you referring to the Barrister? He didn't see her, but presumably had reasons to believe the person who told him becos he (the Barrister) maybe already knew the unusual/bizarre, but entertaining man, who was with her on this island. And maybe SY were already aware of this man ? ?>)()<
OMO, of course ... but I have investigated and thought deeply ... and am logical. I may have the wrong island; I accept that, but I did spend about 3 months looking at it, cos of interesting things ... and that is a hell of a long time to look at one island, and a hell of a lot of interesting things.
That's all ! No more from me. Mouth zippered. I could be completely wrong.
Who has set eyes on her recently, Wonderfulspam? the person who told him. You answered your own question.
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: sadie on October 08, 2013, 01:56:36 PM
You could tell which mediterranean island you presume it to be though ( and what has led you to that conclusion ) ... as long as you don't name names, there would be no potential libel in that
No way, Icabod
What i have mentioned could apply to thousands, nay millions of men ... and I am not going any closer than that.
I feel sure you understand.
Now, I shall not be answering any more questions. No doubt the abuse and twisting of my words will come, but unhappily, I am used to that.
Cheers, Icabod 8((()*/
Title: Re: Madeleine sighting
Post by: icabodcrane on October 08, 2013, 02:03:06 PM