Why did the McCanns reject Henri Exton's expertise ?

[Carana]

One of the team of investigators. It could be Exton. It could be another colleague but it was one of the team of investigators. It was Exton's investigation.

If we can generalize the information give by SY as coming from SY rather than naming each and every detective involved then why in this instance can it not be generalized as Exton's expertise?

How about if I confirmed one single - irrelevant - detail with you, and then wrote a whole article as if you were the "source" in question for the rest? Would you be happy with that?

[ferryman]

Really? So Gerry's blog was just pontificating was it?

Here's another quote taken from Gerry's blog on the very same day that the arguido status was lifted, 21st July 2008.

"We look forward to scrutinising the police files to see what has ACTUALLY been done and, more importantly, what can still be done, as we leave no stone unturned in the search for Madeleine. We would once again urge anyone with relevant information to come forward and call our helpline on +44 845 838 4699 or send information to investigation@findmadeleine.com

Finally we would like to thank everyone who has supported us and stayed with us during this particularly difficult period. We assure you we will NEVER give up on Madeleine."

Ever heard the saying "Actions speak louder than words"?


http://www.mccannfiles.com/id81.html#blo2

You fail to appreciate the distinction between gathering information and publishing information.

Publishing information requires the right timing.

[ferryman]

Carana,  Henri Exton  was  named as a source by the Sunday Times  ...   why do you doubt it ?

Making a few, cheap, bucks at the expense of The Times.

Nice work if you can get it -- and Exton got it ...

[Carana]

You fail to appreciate the distinction between gathering information and publishing information.

Publishing information requires the right timing.

I'd agree with that. I'd add for a specific purpose within a carefuly considered police/media strategy.

[Carana]

Making a few, cheap, bucks at the expense of The Times.

Nice work if you can get it -- and Exton got it ...

I'm not convinced that Exton was the "source" of anything more than having corroborated that there was indeed a confidentialty agreement, which would seem to be a standard clause to me.

[AnneGuedes]

Well given that Oakley was appointed after then they have clearly been more successful than the tabloids in gaining Smith's trust.

Yes, more successful than Mr Kennedy...

[ferryman]

It was thoughtful of the McCanns (or the findmadeleine) to lift these onerous restrictions on free speech just in time for Exton to spill the beans to The Times.

Or, if said restrictions weren't lifted, where is the evidence of retaliation by the McCanns, or the findMadeleine fund against The Times, and against Exton?

[AnneGuedes]

2 months and 1 day on from the CW appeal and the e-fit has still not been published on the Find Madeleine website. Is that what you call waiting for the right timing? 

[AnneGuedes]

Yes, I'm aware of that, but only on one comment, which is nothing more than a statement of fact concerning what would seem to be a confirmation of a confidentiality agreement. Have you found anything else?

Would you be happy with two comments ?

[Admin]

This is from Mr Smith's statement dated 30th January 2008:

He [Mr Smith] has been contacted by numerous tabloid press looking for stories. He has been contacted by Mr Brian Kennedy who is supporting the McCann family to take part in a photo fit exercise. He has given no stories or helped in any photo fits. He sent a solicitor's letter to six papers in relation material that was printed that was misquoted. The Evening Herald paid his solicitor's fees and all papers printed an apology. His photograph appeared in another tabloid paper and this matter is being pursued at the moment.

So, Mr Smith assisted in the production of this efit after the end of January 2008.

Oakley International were contracted in March 2008.  They managed what Brian Kennedy and Control Risks Group previously failed to achieve.

No doubt Dubliner Kevin Halligen swung it for them.


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[ferryman]

What inquiry? And the McCanns have NEVER been exonerated. So please, stop saying it. You seem to think that if you repeat something over and over again it will become true.

And the McCanns have NEVER been exonerated.

Dream on ...

[Lyall]

It was thoughtful of the McCanns (or the findmadeleine) to lift these onerous restrictions on free speech just in time for Exton to spill the beans to The Times.

Or, if said restrictions weren't lifted, where is the evidence of retaliation by the McCanns, or the findMadeleine fund against The Times, and against Exton?

They could easily clear the matter up, ferry, if things are as simple as you think.

[Apostate]

Let's face it The Sunday Times article is true.

[ferryman]

So the e-fits are created in 2008 but thanks to a carefully constructed "wait for the right moment" strategy, Madeleine (if still alive) is kept on the missing person's register for 5 more years until October 2013 and then BOOM all systems go with the e-fits! 

Well thanks to the perfect timing and carefully considered strategy 5 years may have been potentially wasted. never mind though...it's all about the right timing 

You're slowly getting the gist, Buzz.

The efit could only be released in the context of a live, active, police enquiry that could investigate the lead.

[Lyall]

You're slowly getting the gist, Buzz.

The efit could only be released in the context of a live, active, police enquiry that could investigate the lead.

Mr Mitchell and Mr Edgar say otherwise.