How do you know what was said? How do you know Gerry didn't ask someone to call the Police? You weren't there so stop trying to make out you were.
All I know is they were traumatised as any parents would be in that situation. Propaganda!! Gerry took Madeleine body to wasteland according to you. He didn't though did he he was there at the table when the Smith's saw their man. He was searching around the apartments for Madeleine he was searching around the cars the pool. He was in the apartment many saw him. So when exactly did he make this trip to wasteland? When everyone even the employees were there searching. I've had enough of this 'debate' if you can call it that. You just like to have it your way you don't like proof.
What a load of horse shit. There's no evidence Gerry sent Matt to reception, certainly not from Matt himself, only that Fiona did so sod off to websleuths with your pro McCann propaganda. There's evidence the alarm was raised before 10pm, which means Gerry had time to be seen by the Smiths. He only reappeared in the apartment later. The only people searching initially were Gerry, Matt, David & Russell, Fiona, not all the staff as you make out, then Gerry suggested they split up & search. After that there's no evidence of his exact whereabouts. Apart from the Smith sighting.