Netflix launches new 8-part documentary about the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

[Eleanor]

I tried last year to get my beloved out for a local boat trip for her birthday present.  I have a particularly interesting photo from 1947 depicting a family day out and I had hoped to re-create it in 2018 with our family.

She declined, as she has a significant spine condition, so she felt it would be impossible to get into and out of the boat.

Consequently, I have no first-hand knowledge of the time a Lagos to Luz trip might have taken.

However without being certain, I would venture it could be done in a little over an hour.  But I'm no sailor.

Thanks for your opinion.  It sounds about right.

I have this theory that whoever has Madeleine now doesn't actually know who she is.

[G-Unit]

From memory, is this not connected to the tale of the Brazilian couple who wanted a child?

If so, there is a flaw.  The Brazilian woman was allegedly seen by the video shop owner in the commercial centre on Rua Batista as he closed up for the night, driving past his shop, apparently concerned with something on the rear seat.

Unless he closed up early, his 'statement' places the woman in Luz later than the Lagos Marina closed to boats.  And before the McCanns went out that night.  Plus Rua Batista was at that time dug up for civil improvements, so it would have made more sense to use one of the many undug roads nearby.

That was Simon Russell who owned a video shop (PJ Files) or an internet cafe (the Express). It seems he ran Eureka Services (DVD rental) formerly Pirate Internet Cafe. Anyway, he put the time at 22:45. His closing time was 22:00
http://www.macpherson-neil.co.uk/JustLuz/Shops2.htm
(scroll down 1/3)

He had a history of conflict with the woman and her partner who had worked for his parents. He seems to have been threatened or punched by her partner at some point at Legos Marina with the police becoming involved.
https://www.mccannpjfiles.co.uk/PJ/EXTERNAL.htm
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1100487/madeleine-mccann-netflix-documentary-portuguese-police-release-shocking-sketch-spt

[jassi]

Thanks for your opinion.  It sounds about right.

I have this theory that whoever has Madeleine now doesn't actually know who she is.

Do you have any evidence to support this theory?

[Eleanor]

Do you have any evidence to support this theory?

Nope.

[ShiningInLuz]

Do you have any evidence to support this theory?

I know about certain countries which were involved in a blaze of publicity at the time.

What I don't know about is whether large chunks of the once Portuguese empire, such as Brasil, Angola, Goa or Macao, publicised it.

Nor do I know if countries like Romania, Latvia, Russia, China or Japan publicised it.

My eldest son lives and works in the US.  I had a phone conversation with him perhaps 2 years ago when I said I was 'tracking' Madeleine McCann.  He replied "Who is Madeleine McCann?"

Don't assume that the whole world knows about Madeleine.  My 'evidence' suggests otherwise.

[Eleanor]

I know about certain countries which were involved in a blaze of publicity at the time.

What I don't know about is whether large chunks of the once Portuguese empire, such as Brasil, Angola, Goa or Macao, publicised it.

Nor do I know if countries like Romania, Latvia, Russia, China or Japan publicised it.

My eldest son lives and works in the US.  I had a phone conversation with him perhaps 2 years ago when I said I was 'tracking' Madeleine McCann.  He replied "Who is Madeleine McCann?"

Don't assume that the whole world knows about Madeleine.  My 'evidence' suggests otherwise.

Exactly.

[Angelo222]

I know about certain countries which were involved in a blaze of publicity at the time.

What I don't know about is whether large chunks of the once Portuguese empire, such as Brasil, Angola, Goa or Macao, publicised it.

Nor do I know if countries like Romania, Latvia, Russia, China or Japan publicised it.

My eldest son lives and works in the US.  I had a phone conversation with him perhaps 2 years ago when I said I was 'tracking' Madeleine McCann.  He replied "Who is Madeleine McCann?"

Don't assume that the whole world knows about Madeleine.  My 'evidence' suggests otherwise.

I have to agree SIL.  I have always been amazed at how many people even in this country (UK) know very little about the case.

[Robittybob1]

Sandra Felgueiras says she was told that 17 out of 19 markers had been found.  Was that just a bad memory on Sandra's part or was it an exaggeration on the part of the PJ leak to Sandra Felgueiras?  Episode 4 Heaven and Earth around 26 minutes in.

[Robittybob1]

30 minutes in it describes the arguido interviews
31 minutes in it goes onto describe what was thought to be a plea deal.

[misty]

30 minutes in it describes the arguido interviews
31 minutes in it goes onto describe what was thought to be a plea deal.

https://archive.org/stream/The_Portugal_News-970/The_Portugal_News-970_djvu.txt
2 Aug 2008 • Edition N- 970

*snipped* (TPN=The Portugal News, interview of Amaral by Brendan de Beer)

TPN: Did the police offer a plea
bargain to Kate McCann ?

GA:No.

TPN : But did you not suggest she
consider a plea bargain ?

GA : We only explained the nature
of certain crimes. Her lawyer was
there, you can ask him.
___________________________________

You can understand why Kate & maybe her lawyer believed a plea bargain was on the table.

[The General]

https://archive.org/stream/The_Portugal_News-970/The_Portugal_News-970_djvu.txt
2 Aug 2008 • Edition N- 970

*snipped* (TPN=The Portugal News, interview of Amaral by Brendan de Beer)

TPN: Did the police offer a plea
bargain to Kate McCann ?

GA:No.

TPN : But did you not suggest she
consider a plea bargain ?

GA : We only explained the nature
of certain crimes. Her lawyer was
there, you can ask him.
___________________________________

You can understand why Kate & maybe her lawyer believed a plea bargain was on the table.

Sounds like a bit of the old nudge nudge wink wink, you're in a right pickle, etc, etc.

[G-Unit]

In my opinion most policemen will inform suspects of the possible consequences they face. I'm sure it helps to concentrate minds.

[misty]

In my opinion most policemen will inform suspects of the possible consequences they face. I'm sure it helps to concentrate minds.

If that was the case, why didn't the PJ offer the same menu of prison sentences to Gerry during his arguido interview?

[The General]

If that was the case, why didn't the PJ offer the same menu of prison sentences to Gerry during his arguido interview?

Always try to make the weaker one crack  - SOP.
Cue the 'stoical Kate, refusing to bow to the evil policemen, good on yer girl' posts.

[ShiningInLuz]

If that was the case, why didn't the PJ offer the same menu of prison sentences to Gerry during his arguido interview?

First, he had already been informed of the legal options.

Second, his check took place when it was light enough to see.  Kate's took place in the absolute darkness.