So what now, post Supreme Court decisions?

[stephen25000]

Hadn't thought of that.  But yes.  Amaral had his arguido status (in separate proceedings) converted to a criminal conviction.

Kate and Gerry had their arguido status revoked because there was no evidence of culpability (with their arguido status rushed in just before a change in Portuguese law that would have required the Portuguese authorities to justify their decision).

And the chap with the criminal conviction (from separate proceedings) is found, in the civil matter, to be allowed 'free speech' (to besmirch the innocent couple, who merely want their daughter back).

Most rum.

A brief reminder ferryman. It isn't known yet, if it ever is, who or whom is responsible for Madeleine's disappearance.

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[ferryman]

A brief reminder ferryman. It isn't known yet, if it ever is, who or whom is responsible for Madeleine's disappearance.

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Why has Amaral scrapped plans for a new book?

[ferryman]

In respect of the McCanns, Inspector Carlos surmised that, at the time of Kate's alert, Gerry was at the table.

If Inspector Carlos was wrong about that, it is remarkable that no one commented on his absence; still more remarkable that there is no commentary in the files on efforts to find Gerry to tell him what had happened, including where he was when found and who found him.

My money is on Inspector Carlos being bang-on right ....

[Miss Taken Identity]

Well just a reminder that the SC have not changed their minds still. I mean can you believe that? The UK press and the McCann familiy and lawyers, can't get a sympathetic court to call them innocent of anything. Tsk
Me thnks a full stop should be right bout here . for this thread.  case closed- nuff said- good night.

[Alice Purjorick]

Well just a reminder that the SC have not changed their minds still. I mean can you believe that? The UK press and the McCann familiy and lawyers, can't get a sympathetic court to call them innocent of anything. Tsk
Me thnks a full stop should be right bout here . for this thread.  case closed- nuff said- good night.

Agreed 

[Robittybob1]

The SC never said there was insufficient evidence to clear the McCanns.

Not by their words ("said") but by their standard (effect).

[G-Unit]

Not by their words ("said") but by their standard (effect).

I have no idea what "standard (effect) means. The only people who ever claimed they were cleared was the McCanns. When the SC referred to insufficient evidence they were talking about the reason for archiving the case.

[Robittybob1]

How do you work out who is a suspect if the crime is unknown?

[John]

How do you work out who is a suspect if the crime is unknown?

It's usually a case of ruling people out in child disappearance cases on the basis of alibi.

[Mr Gray]

It's usually a case of ruling people out in child disappearance cases on the basis of alibi.

there are other things which enable police to rule out suspects

[Mr Gray]

A brief reminder ferryman. It isn't known yet, if it ever is, who or whom is responsible for Madeleine's disappearance.

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but we know the parents are not suspects

[barrier]

but we know the parents are not suspects

With all due respect that was said some time a go by an ex DCI,what the present line of inquiry is no one knows.

[Mr Gray]

With all due respect that was said some time a go by an ex DCI,what the present line of inquiry is no one knows.

The last report ....oct 15 .....does not consider the mccanns as suspects

your argumnet is someahat falwed in as much that if OG said last week they were not suspects then you could claim taht they may now bwe suspectcs. apart from that statement we have seen no indication the mccanns are considered suspects

[Alfie]

With all due respect that was said some time a go by an ex DCI,what the present line of inquiry is no one knows.

So all the newspaper reports worldwide for the last 3 years are all complete bollocks are they?

[Mr Gray]

october 15..

Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, from the MPS said: "The Met investigation has been painstaking and thorough and has for the first time brought together in one place what was disparate information across the world.

"This work has enabled us to better understand events in Praia da Luz the night Madeleine McCann went missing and ensure every possible measure is being taken to find out what happened to her.

"We still have very definite lines to pursue which is why we are keeping a dedicated team of officers working on the case. We have given this assurance to Madeleine's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann.

"The Portuguese police remain the lead investigators and our team will continue to support their inquiry. They have extended every courtesy to Operation Grange and we maintain a close working relationship. I know they remain fully committed to investigating Madeleine's disappearance with support from the Metropolitan Police.

"The Met was asked to take on this exceptional case as one of national interest. We were happy to bring our expertise to bear only on the basis that it would not detract from the policing of London; and the Home Office have additionally funded the investigation above normal grants to the Met. That will continue at the reduced level.

"I have overseen this investigation since 2012 and am very grateful for the enormous assistance of the media and public so far which, through the appeals, have generated new information and lines of Inquiry. "

Our decision and rationale has been discussed with Mr and Mrs McCann.


discussions with k and G.....doesnt sound like suspects to me