Certainly Grange knew about him early in their investigation. They spent a huge amount of effort on 600 persons of interest. Surely they didn't pass him by without thorough investigation?
There is a good explanation for that excellently posted by Eleanor on another thread ...
QuoteThis is a Portuguese Investigation. As we have been frequently reminded. Operation Grange had No Jurisdiction. They weren't even allowed to interview anyone. So how could they pursue anything independently?
Meanwhile, this supposed Suspect was locked up in Germany and only Portugal had the Legal Right to approach this person. Who will charge him if there is sufficient evidence and where will he be tried? Will he be made Arguido with a right to refuse to answer any questions?
It's not looking good, Folks.
God, what a mess. Portugal had tabs on him in the beginning and decided that he wasn't involved despite 12 Years of criminal activity. Did Portugal even interview him?
And I think we can kiss goodbye to any Forensics after all this time.
http://miscarriageofjustice.co/index.php?topic=11585.msg596817#msg596817Says it all really.