New German suspect in Madeleine McCann mystery disappearance.

[Holly Goodhead]

So the rape of the woman happened in 2005, yet he was arrested and sentenced to another offence in 2011, why wasn't the 2005 offence brought to light then ?

As I understand it a friend claimed he videoed the rape and shared it during a 10th anniversary prog on German TV re MM when it's also claimed CB alluded to knowing what happened to MM.

If the rape also involved torture how come he only received a sentence of 7 years? 

[Holly Goodhead]

Because of the German statutory maximum sentences, the harshest punishment possible for rape is imprisonment for a period of 15 years.

Why would the rape of a 72 yoa woman that involved torture result in a 7 year sentence? 

[barrier]

As I understand it a friend claimed he videoed the rape and shared it during a 10th anniversary prog on German TV re MM when it's also claimed CB alluded to knowing what happened to MM.

If the rape also involved torture how come he only received a sentence of 7 years?

According to Spiegel it was DNA that trapped him.

[Holly Goodhead]

According to Spiegel it was DNA that trapped him.

I think the 'confession' got the ball rolling. 

In the UK DNA evidence alone isn't enough for a conviction.

[barrier]

I think the 'confession' got the ball rolling. 

In the UK DNA evidence alone isn't enough for a conviction.

Sure?

[Holly Goodhead]

Sure?

Yes 100%. 

[barrier]

Yes 100%.

What was Castree convicted on then?

[Holly Goodhead]

What was Castree convicted on then?

I assume the prosecution must have had other evidence besides the DNA.

I learned DNA as a stand alone is not enough for a conviction from two forensic scientists. 

[barrier]

I assume the prosecution must have had other evidence besides the DNA.

I learned DNA as a stand alone is not enough for a conviction from two forensic scientists.

Best get back on topic.

[Eleanor]

Just watched that video.

I don't know if he abducted and murdered Madeleine, but he is one sick puppy and needs locking up for the rest of his life.

This disease isn't curable so he will always be a danger.  Perhaps that is what The Germans are trying to do.

[Holly Goodhead]

Best get back on topic.

Well its kind of relevant.  One of the forensic scientists is Dave Barclay who related it to this case.  I will try and find it later.  The other forensic scientist is Dr John Bond who at the time was lecturing forensic science students.

[Mr Gray]

I assume the prosecution must have had other evidence besides the DNA.

I learned DNA as a stand alone is not enough for a conviction from two forensic scientists.

You dont need a forensic scientist to tell you that...its quite obvious.

[kizzy]

And everything YOU say is hearsay.

God, the irony

You claim the McCanns’ killed Maddie..and that isn’t even hearsay..,that’s inside YOUR head.

You are wrong again - You show me anywhere that I have claimed the mccs killed Maddie.

[Mr Gray]

You are wrong again - You show me anywhere that I have claimed the mccs killed Maddie.

have you ever claimed she was given a sedative that caused her death...that would be killing her

[kizzy]

have you ever claimed she was given a sedative that caused her death...that would be killing her

No another one who is wrong again - otherwise you try showing where I did.