Has Gonçalo Amaral become the fall guy in the Madeleine McCann case?

[John]

There is no doubt that former Portuguese police coordinator Gonçalo Amaral has formed a view as to what befell Madeleine McCann and has not been shy in speaking his mind on the disappearance whenever the opportunity arises.  He is entitled to hold a view and espouse a theory just as everyone else is entitled to, he is also free to impugn any person or persons based on the knowledge he himself has gleamed from the investigation but what he is not entitled to do is defame.

His theory based on the knowledge he had as coordinator of the investigation prior to his removal from the case in August 2007 allows him certain advantages over the rest of us. As coordinator he was at the centre of the investigation with all the detectives involved in the case answering directly to him. He was also central to the involvement of the English police and was extremely cognisant of their thoughts on the investigation.  Indeed, it was the involvement and actions of the English police which indirectly brought about his own demise and eventual removal from the investigation when he complained to the Press about said involvement.

Amaral might well have promoted the thesis that Madeleine died in apartment 5a but proving it is another matter.

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[Brietta]

In my opinion there have been many times in the past when one could have expected he might be utterly embarrassed and humiliated and from which he has unashamedly bounced back without a blush (dare one mention the coffin invasion and the double cremation as just one example).
So in my opinion, in the happy event of Madeleine being discovered alive and well, I do not have the slightest doubt he will find an acceptable - to some - explanation for his actions over the past few years.
Nor do I doubt there are those who will believe whatever he says.

[Brietta]

[Alfie]

It is totally in Amaral's interests for Madeleine never to be found alive, that's for sure!

[stephen25000]

That is not championing her death, and I would suggest that the vast majority of people who know of the case believe she is no longer alive.

That does not mean, you wish someone dead, DOES IT.

[Brietta]

That is not championing her death, and I would suggest that the vast majority of people who know of the case believe she is no longer alive.

That does not mean, you wish someone dead, DOES IT.

Among the dictionary definition for 'championing' are ~ advocate ~ promote ~ defend ~ uphold ~ support ~ back ~  espouse ~ ally oneself with ~ campaign for ~ lobby for ~ fight for ~ battle for ~ crusade for ~ propose ~ sponsor ~  vouch for;

If one builds a media persona and a career as an author based solely on the personal theory that a child is dead in particular circumstances and takes every opportunity to publicise that personal opinion ... which of the above words meaning to champion do you consider applicable?

Comment - 993
This money is for you Amaral our public face for justice!! This money is to fight  ...

Comment 990
For justice and dignity

Comment 984
 ... please Goncalo keep up the fight for Justice ...
http://www.gerrymccannsblogs.co.uk/_gafund500.htm

From these and many more relevant comments from the same location concerning Madeleine's supposed fate ... it can be seen that Amaral has been extraordinarily successful in getting his message across.

[stephen25000]

Among the dictionary definition for 'championing' are ~ advocate ~ promote ~ defend ~ uphold ~ support ~ back ~  espouse ~ ally oneself with ~ campaign for ~ lobby for ~ fight for ~ battle for ~ crusade for ~ propose ~ sponsor ~  vouch for;

If one builds a media persona and a career as an author based solely on the personal theory that a child is dead in particular circumstances and takes every opportunity to publicise that personal opinion ... which of the above words meaning to champion do you consider applicable?

Comment - 993
This money is for you Amaral our public face for justice!! This money is to fight  ...

Comment 990
For justice and dignity

Comment 984
 ... please Goncalo keep up the fight for Justice ...
http://www.gerrymccannsblogs.co.uk/_gafund500.htm

From these and many more relevant comments from the same location concerning Madeleine's supposed fate ... it can be seen that Amaral has been extraordinarily successful in getting his message across.

Amaral is but one man.

Many other people believe Madeleine is no longer alive.

He has a career as a policeman, until he was removed from the case, and as for the case itself, BLAME Gerry and Kate Mccann.

Their actions precipitated this case, and there is no getting away from that.

[Angelo222]

It is totally in Amaral's interests for Madeleine never to be found alive, that's for sure!

That is very true but remember we don't know everything that Amaral knows about the circumstances of Maddie's disappearance. To be honest he is most probably right about her being dead, I know it is a hard pill to swallow for some but in all reality it is the most likely outcome given what we know. 

Don't get me wrong though, it is not the outcome I or any sensible human being would want but it is just facing reality. The last searches by Redwood would seem to confirm this, he was looking for remains and not a live child.

[Brietta]

Amaral is but one man.

Many other people believe Madeleine is no longer alive.

He has a career as a policeman, until he was removed from the case, and as for the case itself, BLAME Gerry and Kate Mccann.

Their actions precipitated this case, and there is no getting away from that.

Amaral is the architect of his own misfortune as regards his career with the Policia Judiciaria.

His book carried the weight of being authored by the lead detective in Madeleine's case and purported to tell the truth of the lie.

[Benice]

That is very true but remember we don't know everything that Amaral knows about the circumstances of Maddie's disappearance. To be honest he is most probably right about her being dead, I know it is a hard pill to swallow for some but in all reality it is the most likely outcome given what we know. 

Don't get me wrong though, it is not the outcome I or any sensible human being would want but it is just facing reality.

Most people acknowledge that she may be dead, even her parents do that.    However until proof is found, then people, especially her parents, will continue to hope that she is still alive and can be found.   

If Amaral had any evidence that she was dead he would have revealed it to the authorities by now.   

Until there is evidence to the contrary -  Madeleine has the right to be considered to be a live missing child.  Amaral does not have the right to try to convince the public that she is dead, and insodoing seek to deprive her of that right. 

IMO

[stephen25000]

Amaral is the architect of his own misfortune as regards his career with the Policia Judiciaria.

His book carried the weight of being authored by the lead detective in Madeleine's case and purported to tell the truth of the lie.

To the contrary.

Amaral was doing his job.

It is Madeleine who suffered the from the Mccanns behaviour. They were supposed to take care of her and her siblings.

They failed miserably to do so.

IMHO of course.

[slartibartfast]

Re: the thread title, yes. In no way was he responsible for what happened to Madeleine, yet to some he is go to bogey man when anyone want to produce a straw man.

[Alice Purjorick]

Re: the thread title, yes. In no way was he responsible for what happened to Madeleine, yet to some he is go to bogey man when anyone want to produce a straw man.

Along with Martin Grime and The Ciprianos...

[slartibartfast]

It is totally in Amaral's interests for Madeleine never to be found alive, that's for sure!

Now if I changed Amaral to the McCanns what would the reaction be. Let me know when you want it removing.

[ferryman]

Now if I changed Amaral to the McCanns what would the reaction be. Let me know when you want it removing.

No comparison.

Kate and Gerry McCann are Madeleine's parents.

Amaral wrote a book accusing Madeleine's parents.

I would say it is in Amaral's interests (entirely selfish and egotistical!) that Madeleine never be found alive.