"We must reconstruct Maddie’s fateful night" says former Portuguese police chief.

[Mr Gray]

Shining has been very decent in offering her services to the mccanns.

They might have learned something.

if sil finds their actions odd....I would question whether her skills of deduction would be any help...imo of course

[stephen25000]

if sil finds their actions odd....I would question whether her skills of deduction would be any help...imo of course

How would you know what Shining skills are ?

She comes across as lucid, logical and painstakingly thorough in her approach to this case.

[G-Unit]

What?  When she finds their explanations odd?

Please explain how 'nailing' a group timeline might have helped the investigators?

[Eleanor]

Please explain how 'nailing' a group timeline might have helped the investigators?

I have no idea.  Do you know any better?

[G-Unit]

I have no idea.  Do you know any better?

Sorry, Eleanor I thought I was posting my question to davel. I have no idea either, but he/she hinted he/she knew how the group's minds worked. I don't think they were trying to pinpoint the time of the alleged abduction, for example because they 'knew' when that happened. So how was the timeline going to help?

[Miss Taken Identity]

I have no idea.  Do you know any better?

Thay may have been pulling together to protect themselves from any 'blame' with regard to the very serious situation they were in.

They also wanted to demonstrate that they were doing what all UK families do and have a'checking system' in place when they leave their children alone, and they have no idea how this happened as they had a very tight timeline...indeed some were still wondering that for  many years. Maybe they didn't think that one through.

[Mr Gray]

Sorry, Eleanor I thought I was posting my question to davel. I have no idea either, but he/she hinted he/she knew how the group's minds worked. I don't think they were trying to pinpoint the time of the alleged abduction, for example because they 'knew' when that happened. So how was the timeline going to help?

how would an accurate timeline help...the answer is obvious

[Mr Gray]

Thay may have been pulling together to protect themselves from any 'blame' with regard to the very serious situation they were in.

They also wanted to demonstrate that they were doing what all UK families do and have a'checking system' in place when they leave their children alone, and they have no idea how this happened as they had a very tight timeline...indeed some were still wondering that for  many years. Maybe they didn't think that one through.

or they may have decided taht working together they could produce an accurate timeline which is what the investigation needed

[Mr Gray]

How would you know what Shining skills are ?

She comes across as lucid, logical and painstakingly thorough in her approach to this case.

it is blindingly obvious ...based on the evidence taht the McCanns are not involved and are the victims of an evil crime...anyone who cannot see that has poor analytical skills in my opinion

[stephen25000]

you are biased

Just because I don't believe the mccanns, and have seen no evidence to support abduction.

Meanwhile dave, your bias is in nearly every post you type.

[Miss Taken Identity]

or they may have decided that working together they could produce an accurate timeline which is what the investigation needed

As has been mentioned, the police could have asked each person individually, which is normal police procedure, get everyones statement. Kate knew her daughter had been taken by an abductor when she raised the alarm at 10pm.  Their time line made it almost impossible for someone to jemmy shutters get in grab Maddie clean the place up,drugg the other children, then run  off leaving no trace. wow  impressive eh?. Is it any wonder a lot of  people do not believe them...

[Mr Gray]

Just because I don't believe the mccanns, and have seen no evidence to support abduction.

Meanwhile dave, your bias is in nearly every post you type.

so is yours...and sil too has shown bias.

I support the McCannns 100% based on the evidence...just as I support the Needham family

[Miss Taken Identity]

so is yours...and sil too has shown bias.

I support the McCannns 100% based on the evidence...just as I support the Needham family

 what? where?  when?
Evidence?

cite please.

[G-Unit]

how would an accurate timeline help...the answer is obvious

I'm afraid you'll need to spell it out if you want to defend it. Otherwise it's just your opinion.

[stephen25000]

so is yours...and sil too has shown bias.

I support the McCannns 100% based on the evidence...just as I support the Needham family

What evidence dave is there of abduction ?

You have never answered that one with anything vaguely resembling a cite.