GM's initial statement.

[Miss Taken Identity]

Gerry McCann 4th May https://www.mccannpjfiles.co.uk/PJ/GERRY-MCCANN.htm

"At about 21.30 his friend Matt (member of the group) went to the apartment, where his children were and on his way went to the witness' apartment, entering by means of a glass sliding door that was always unlocked and was located laterally to the building".

Locals knew the following morning the patio door was unlocked.
http://www.gerrymccannsblogs.co.uk/press/1may7/Express_05_05_2007.htm
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Another friend, Pat Perkins, 61, said: “Gerry and Kate are fantastic parents and could see the bedroom from the hotel restaurant.

“Madeleine’s a beautiful little girl. It’s her fourth birthday soon. They were supposed to be flying home tomorrow (*proving article written on the Friday) to celebrate. We can’t believe what’s happening. We’re sat by the phone waiting to hear news. We’re all going through hell.”

Praia da Luz resident Mark McCarrick said the girl might have simply walked out of her room.

“The parents left the door ajar so they could keep going over and looking at her,” he said. “We are hoping that because the door was open, she just walked out.”


There is zero evidence Gerry told the GNR, who were the force in attendance on May 3rd, that the patio doors were locked. [unquote]

reply...


"At about 21.30 his friend Matt (member of the group) went to the apartment, where his children were and on his way went to the witness' apartment, entering by means of a glass sliding door that was always unlocked and was located laterally to the building".

I am sure it wasn't always unlocked as kate had a conversation asking /wondering if she did the right thing.

Locals knew the following morning the patio door was unlocked.
http://www.gerrymccannsblogs.co.uk/press/1may7/Express_05_05_2007.htm
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Another friend, Pat Perkins, 61, said: “Gerry and Kate are fantastic parents and could see the bedroom from the hotel restaurant.

No they couldn't see the bedroom!

“Madeleine’s a beautiful little girl. It’s her fourth birthday soon. They were supposed to be flying home tomorrow (*proving article written on the Friday) to celebrate. We can’t believe what’s happening. We’re sat by the phone waiting to hear news. We’re all going through hell.”

Praia da Luz resident Mark McCarrick said the girl might have simply walked out of her room.

“The parents left the door ajar so they could keep going over and looking at her,” he said. “We are hoping that because the door was open, she just walked out.”

it is not clear which door they are talking about.


There is zero evidence Gerry told the GNR, who were the force in attendance on May 3rd, that the patio doors were locked.



I never said  he did.Cross wires?

[Angelo222]

Do you believe that NSY also see these inconsistencies ?

Seeing them is one thing but we know their hands are tied.

[Erngath]

Seeing them is one thing but we know their hands are tied.

By whom?

[misty]

@Miss Taken Identity

I based my reply on your response to John. Please point out what I have misunderstood.

[Angelo222]

Gerry McCann 4th May https://www.mccannpjfiles.co.uk/PJ/GERRY-MCCANN.htm

"At about 21.30 his friend Matt (member of the group) went to the apartment, where his children were and on his way went to the witness' apartment, entering by means of a glass sliding door that was always unlocked and was located laterally to the building".

Locals knew the following morning the patio door was unlocked.
http://www.gerrymccannsblogs.co.uk/press/1may7/Express_05_05_2007.htm
*snipped*
Another friend, Pat Perkins, 61, said: “Gerry and Kate are fantastic parents and could see the bedroom from the hotel restaurant.

“Madeleine’s a beautiful little girl. It’s her fourth birthday soon. They were supposed to be flying home tomorrow (*proving article written on the Friday) to celebrate. We can’t believe what’s happening. We’re sat by the phone waiting to hear news. We’re all going through hell.”

Praia da Luz resident Mark McCarrick said the girl might have simply walked out of her room.

“The parents left the door ajar so they could keep going over and looking at her,” he said. “We are hoping that because the door was open, she just walked out.”


There is zero evidence Gerry told the GNR, who were the force in attendance on May 3rd, that the patio doors were locked.

By telling police he walked all the way around the block to gain entry via the locked front door he inferred that the much closer patio door was locked. By the 4th May it was too late, what mattered was what he told police at 11pm on the night the child disappeared.

[Miss Taken Identity]

I based my reply on your response to John. Please point out what I have misunderstood.

you inserted my quote, I thought you were replying to me.  cross wires.


But as it happens these witneses are 'friends'. and they offer only opinions.

[misty]

By telling police he walked all the way around the block to gain entry via the locked front door he inferred that the much closer patio door was locked. By the 4th May it was too late, what mattered was what he told police at 11pm on the night the child disappeared.

Where have you uncovered what Gerry actually said to the GNR on night 3rd May?

[Robittybob1]

I based my reply on your response to John. Please point out what I have misunderstood.

Why do you mess up the quoting procedure!!!!  Grrr!!!!

[misty]

you inserted my quote, I thought you were replying to me.  cross wires.


But as it happens these witneses are 'friends'. and they offer only opinions.

I WAS replying to you. See my response to Angelo - how do you know what Gerry said to GNR on night 3rd in the Golden Hours?

[misty]

Why do you mess up the quoting procedure!!!!  Grrr!!!!

I posted my reply after the closed bracket....but I will go back & amend.

[Robittybob1]

I WAS replying to you. See my response to Angelo - how do you know what Gerry said to GNR on night 3rd in the Golden Hours?

It is not the role of the GNR to investigate so I doubt if they asked Gerry what he did between 9:00 - 10:00 PM

[Robittybob1]

I posted my reply after the closed bracket....but I will go back & amend.

I often go and tidy these situations up, but someone has put "unquote" rather than "/quote" between the square brackets.

[Miss Taken Identity]

I WAS replying to you. See my response to Angelo - how do you know what Gerry said to GNR on night 3rd in the Golden Hours?

LOL my apologies Misty- It got all mixed up.

I never said I KNEW or quoted GM. I  was describing what they said they did upon hearing from Kate that MBM was 'missing' NOT abducted just missing. 

If it was an alert of an abducted child why would they search the apartment?  None of their behavour makes any sense at all.

[misty]

It is not the role of the GNR to investigate so I doubt if they asked Gerry what he did between 9:00 - 10:00 PM

I agree. So why are some posters blaming Gerry for misleading the GNR based on a comment he allegedly made to PJ in a statement the following day?

[Miss Taken Identity]

I often go and tidy these situations up, but someone has put "unquote" rather than "/quote" between the square brackets.

Guilty as charged. It was me sorry.