HOPES DASHED? Madeleine McCann’s parents given ‘false hope" - Mark Williams-Thomas.

[John]

Well, they'll have to dig them all out, won't they.

Realistically,  that is an almost impossible task Eleanor, and given the cost and the fact that there are no guarantees it would be a brave public official who would authorise such a mammoth undertaking.

The only way this case will ever be solved is, if someone did have a hand in Madeleine's disappearance, that they pass information onto a third party as to where she is hidden.

[jassi]

As this would be actual, physical searching, it would seem an ideal task for the Fund to finance.

All those people who believe Madeleine is find-able could spend some of their annual holidays digging out wells.

[Eleanor]

Realistically,  that is an almost impossible task Eleanor, and given the cost and the fact that there are no guarantees it would be a brave public official who would authorise such a mammoth undertaking.

The only way this case will ever be solved is, if someone did have a hand in Madeleine's disappearance, that they pass information onto a third party as to where she is hidden.

I was being facetious, John.  I don't expect anyone to do this.  Least of all The McCanns.

[Lace]

I would think it would be obvious why the Nanny didn't want to be named,   already some are trying to find out who it was,   no doubt to stalk and harass her.

Why did she speak after 10 years?    Well maybe a journalist wanting a nice piece in the paper about the case  as it is coming up to the 10th anniversary  ?

[carlymichelle]

As this would be actual, physical searching, it would seem an ideal task for the Fund to finance.

All those people who believe Madeleine is find-able could spend some of their annual holidays digging out wells.

   exactly make themselves useful

[carlymichelle]

Realistically,  that is an almost impossible task Eleanor, and given the cost and the fact that there are no guarantees it would be a brave public official who would authorise such a mammoth undertaking.

The only way this case will ever be solved is, if someone did have a hand in Madeleine's disappearance, that they pass information onto a third party as to where she is hidden.

 

[Alfie]

I agree with  Mark Williams-Thomas, these continual references to new lines of enquiry are baseless and have been consistently shown to be fruitless.  How many innocent people have now had their lives thrown into turmoil by these witch hunts?

The Met should admit they are beaten and stop tormenting the McCanns.

Could you quote exactly what MWT said, cos I can't actually find it in the article itself...  &%+((£

[ShiningInLuz]

I think the only sensible comment recently has come from Paul Luckman, the editor of The Portugal News in Lagos, Portugal, who mentioned the 600 plus wells dotted all around the Luz area. The scope of such a search is nigh impossible and anyone secreting a body there would know that.  A terrible realisation for the parents of any missing child.

As a matter of interest, how many wells are there on your farm?

I would expect, given the time, effort and cost of digging and maintaining wells that the norm would be one per farm.  Perhaps two, if the humans used one well while the other was used for animals and crops.

If it is one well per farm, Luckman's guesstimate requires 300 to 600 farms around Luz.  Of course, if you make the 'area' 'around' Luz big enough, you will indeed get 300 - 600 farms.

I have no idea how big that would be in 2007 terms.

It is therefore, IMO, an untestable opinion, hence uncontestable.  Personally, I am filing it in the same folder as rape whistles for nannies - 10th anniversary froth.

[John]

Could you quote exactly what MWT said, cos I can't actually find it in the article itself...  &%+((£

Former police detective Mark Williams-Thomas said police who claim they are chasing critical leads give the parents of missing Madeleine McCann false hope.

Mr Williams-Thomas tweeted: “Met Police say have a ‘significant line of inquiry that may give the answer’. Concern they are using such strong words #MadeleineMcCann

“At one stage the Met Police treated the burglary theory as ‘significant line of inquiry’. Was never credible – now as good as ruled out.

“Very careful choice of words is always crucial – am not sure ‘credible & answer’ are best choice.”

Mr Williams-Thomas added: “Again the McCanns wake up to headlines of major developments – ‘significant lead that may provide the answer.’ Met have to deliver this time.’’

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3424229/madeleine-mccann-false-hope-police/

[ferryman]

I agree with  Mark Williams-Thomas, these continual references to new lines of enquiry are baseless and have been consistently shown to be fruitless.  How many innocent people have now had their lives thrown into turmoil by these witch hunts?

The Met should admit they are beaten and stop tormenting the McCanns.

We are in no position to agree or disagree.

We do not know what the Met and the PJ are investigating. 

[Alfie]

But Mr Williams-Thomas tweeted: “Met Police say have a ‘signifi cant line of inquiry that may give the answer’. Concern they are using such strong words #MadeleineMcCann

“At one stage the Met Police treated the burglary theory as ‘signifi cant line of inquiry’. Was never credible – now as good as ruled out.

“Very careful choice of words is always crucial – am not sure ‘credible & answer’ are best choice.”

Mr Williams-Thomas added: “Again the McCanns wake up to headlines of major developments – ‘signifi cant lead that may provide the answer.’ Met have to deliver this time.’’

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3424229/madeleine-mccann-false-hope-police/

I think the McCanns are fully aware of what the situation is with regard to Operation Grange as they are kept closely in the loop and therefore no doubt have quite realistic expectations.  The McCanns certainly don't give the impression of being parents full of hope and expectation that their daughter is about to be returned to them any time soon.

[jassi]

We are in no position to agree or disagree.

We do not know what the Met and the PJ are investigating.

When has that ever stopped people   

[ShiningInLuz]

I think the McCanns are fully aware of what the situation is with regard to Operation Grange as they are kept closely in the loop and therefore no doubt have quite realistic expectations.  The McCanns certainly don't give the impression of being parents full of hope and expectation that their daughter is about to be returned to them any time soon.

Kept closely in the loop?

In an active police investigation?

 

[John]

We are in no position to agree or disagree.

We do not know what the Met and the PJ are investigating.

I would hazard a guess that the PJ are only applying lip service to any enquiry while the Met is about to close the last remaining leads.

Wednesday 3rd May 2017 would be an excellent day to publicize a new incentive in the Algarve aimed at finding out where Madeleine is.  It wil be interesting to see if those who proclaim to seek her most take that opportunity.

[ferryman]

I would hazard a guess that the PJ are only applying lip service to any enquiry while the Met is about to close the last remaining leads.

Emphasis on words hazard and a guess.