The parents of a missing child don't matter.

[Alfred R Jones]

Which proves that sadly in a number of cases, children under 5 have been murdered by complete strangers.  Now what are the percentages for abduction?

[Brietta]

              &%+((£ You are obviously trying to impart something ... care to let us all in on it.
                 

     

[pathfinder73]

Which proves that sadly in a number of cases, children under 5 have been murdered by complete strangers.  Now what are the percentages for abduction?

Some points:

1. This is the Disappearance of Madeleine McCann not the Abduction of.

2. A SY Homicide team are investigating the disappearance.

3. All are suspects in homicide cases - statistics prove it whatever DCI Redwood said to the public.

4. SY were looking for a body last year.

[sadie]

Some points:

1. This is the Disappearance of Madeleine McCann not the Abduction of.

2. A SY Homicide team are investigating the disappearance.

3. All are suspects in homicide cases - statistics prove it whatever DCI Redwood said to the public.

4. SY were looking for a body last year.

1.  It probably is an abduction .... in fact it was ... of that I am almost certain.
Why cant statistics including abduction be used?   Why should your fetish of death / the parents dunnit be the only scenario looked at?

3.  All have been suspects, but how do you know if The Parents are still suspects?  You dont.   
Evidence may have come to light completely implicating someone, but they are not yet able to prove it.

4.  SY were looking for evidence last year, not specifically for a body.

[TitoMuzzy]

Which proves that sadly in a number of cases, children under 5 have been murdered by complete strangers.  Now what are the percentages for abduction?

Alfie my boy, you've hit the nail on the head (though you probably haven't figured out how) !! 3% STRANGER murder... It's looking more and more like an 'inside' job....

[Mr Gray]

Alfie my boy, you've hit the nail on the head (though you probably haven't figured out how) !! 3% STRANGER murder... It's looking more and more like an 'inside' job....

Is anyone suggesting that maddie was murdered by family or friends...more people who do not understand statistics

[Alfred R Jones]

Alfie my boy, you've hit the nail on the head (though you probably haven't figured out how) !! 3% STRANGER murder... It's looking more and more like an 'inside' job....

Why don't you write a letter to the Met with your insightful deduction?  I'm sure they'd be glad of your help!

[slartibartfast]

Is anyone suggesting that maddie was murdered by family or friends...more people who do not understand statistics

Well you would appear not to.

[Mr Gray]

Well you would appear not to.

I do...you need to look a little deeper than the figures quoted. if you look at families where children are harmed you will see some recurring traits.....parents not married so one parent and one new partner...drug abuse...criminal history...known to social services...history of abuse...etc ..

The McCanns simply do not fit into this model. So what are the statistics for the number of children harmed by parents when none of the above are present...probably zero making harm by a stranger much more likely...statistically speaking of course.

[Mr Gray]

Well you would appear not to.

Your claim that you have a degree in statistics looks a bit silly

[stephen25000]

I do...you need to look a little deeper than the figures quoted. if you look at families where children are harmed you will see some recurring traits.....parents not married so one parent and one new partner...drug abuse...criminal history...known to social services...history of abuse...etc ..

The McCanns simply do not fit into this model. So what are the statistics for the number of children harmed by parents when none of the above are present...probably zero making harm by a stranger much more likely...statistically speaking of course.

Why ?


What model are you referring to exactly ?

[ferryman]

Statistics are irrelevant.

Madeleine was abducted.

Andy Redwood said so.

That some people choose to disbelieve him is their problem.

[G-Unit]

I do...you need to look a little deeper than the figures quoted. if you look at families where children are harmed you will see some recurring traits.....parents not married so one parent and one new partner...drug abuse...criminal history...known to social services...history of abuse...etc ..

The McCanns simply do not fit into this model. So what are the statistics for the number of children harmed by parents when none of the above are present...probably zero making harm by a stranger much more likely...statistically speaking of course.

Statistics tell us that certain people are more likely to end up in gaol; people from certain ethnic minorities, drug addicts, blue collar workers. Do these people commit most crime? We don't know, it depends on the attitudes of the police and courts. A group of working class teenagers causing mayhem outside the local shops are likely to get in trouble. A group of public school boys do the same? High spirits. We all tend to make assumptions. I've lived on council estates and in detached properties and the attitude of the authorities has been noticeably different.

[Lyall]

Statistics are irrelevant.

Madeleine was abducted.

Andy Redwood said so.

That some people choose to disbelieve him is their problem.

&%+((£ Seems to be your problem also, otherwise you wouldn't be here?

[stephen25000]

Statistics are irrelevant.

Madeleine was abducted.

Andy Redwood said so.

That some people choose to disbelieve him is their problem.

Redwood says he believes she was abducted.

As it stands,  CRIME UNKNOWN.