Is it true the PJ may have "Smithman" on video?

[Vertigo Swirl]

Really? I don't recall ever saying any such thing.

Well don’t you??

[jassi]

Well don’t you??

I think it possible but as Smithman has never been identified, who knows - other than Smithman?

[Wonderfulspam]

I think it possible but as Smithman has never been identified, who knows - other than Smithman?

& his wife.

[jassi]

& his wife.

 

[Vertigo Swirl]

My mistake, know. Better now?

A few things to consider.
You believe Madeleine was murdered before the parents went out, so by 10pm the body could have been quite stiff with rigor mortis.  The child would have looked unnatural in the carrier’s arms IMO.
Next.  You are carrying a (somewhat stiff looking) little girl through town, past the bars and restaurants, with a strong likelihood that you will be seen.  You know that soon the town will be crawling with people out looking for this child and you intend to be hanging round the scene, even going on tv to make an appeal so you know that if you were seen by people in the resort there is a strong chance they will remember seeing you carrying this supposedly abducted child.

Isn’t that a bit bloody stupid?

[The General]

Well you believe he was Gerry so why did the dumb cluck not think to cover the body before setting forth on his attention seeking mission?

If I were to conduct hypothetical, macabre operation, I wouldn't cover the body, I'd try to make her look as much like a sleeping child as possible. The best way would be with a buggy tilted all the way back, then maybe a blanket, but as we know, a buggy wasn't available.
All hypothetically speaking (read this post quickly, as it is likely to be deleted forthwith).

[Wonderfulspam]

A few things to consider.
You believe Madeleine was murdered before the parents went out, so by 10pm the body could have been quite stiff with rigor mortis.  The child would have looked unnatural in the carrier’s arms IMO.
Next.  You are carrying a (somewhat stiff looking) little girl through town, past the bars and restaurants, with a strong likelihood that you will be seen.  You know that soon the town will be crawling with people out looking for this child and you intend to be hanging round the scene, even going on tv to make an appeal so you know that if you were seen by people in the resort there is a strong chance they will remember seeing you carrying this supposedly abducted child.

Isn’t that a bit bloody stupid?

She wasn't moving when the Smiths saw her.

Would you expect passers by to test her flexibility as well as her pulse?

[Vertigo Swirl]

She wasn't moving when the Smiths saw her.

Would you expect passers by to test her flexibility as well as her pulse?

Did I suggest that I would?  Well done for ignoring the rest of my post.

[Wonderfulspam]

Did I suggest that I would?  Well done for ignoring the rest of my post.

My pleasure.

I learned it from you.

[Vertigo Swirl]

My pleasure.

I learned it from you.

I answered your post, I’ve been out all day and hadn’t yet worked my way down to that thread.  I ALWAYS answer reasonable questions put to me, unlike some people who prefer to ignore difficult questions, or just take the piss out of them to deflect from having to give a straight answer.

[Vertigo Swirl]

If I were to conduct hypothetical, macabre operation, I wouldn't cover the body, I'd try to make her look as much like a sleeping child as possible. The best way would be with a buggy tilted all the way back, then maybe a blanket, but as we know, a buggy wasn't available.
All hypothetically speaking (read this post quickly, as it is likely to be deleted forthwith).

You still risk being seen pushing a buggy with a kid in it at around about the same time your wife (who you will appear with on TV 24 hours later) is screaming that this child has been abducted.

[Wonderfulspam]

You still risk being seen pushing a buggy with a kid in it at around about the same time your wife (who you will appear with on TV 24 hours later) is screaming that this child has been abducted.

Whoever said disposing of a body was without risk.

[jassi]

You still risk being seen pushing a buggy with a kid in it at around about the same time your wife (who you will appear with on TV 24 hours later) is screaming that this child has been abducted.

In which case the game's up, but maybe worth the risk.

[faithlilly]

A few things to consider.
You believe Madeleine was murdered before the parents went out, so by 10pm the body could have been quite stiff with rigor mortis.  The child would have looked unnatural in the carrier’s arms IMO.
Next.  You are carrying a (somewhat stiff looking) little girl through town, past the bars and restaurants, with a strong likelihood that you will be seen.  You know that soon the town will be crawling with people out looking for this child and you intend to be hanging round the scene, even going on tv to make an appeal so you know that if you were seen by people in the resort there is a strong chance they will remember seeing you carrying this supposedly abducted child.

Isn’t that a bit bloody stupid?

Even more stupid for an abductor?

[Billy Whizz Fan Club]

A few things to consider.
You believe Madeleine was murdered before the parents went out, so by 10pm the body could have been quite stiff with rigor mortis.  The child would have looked unnatural in the carrier’s arms IMO.
Next.  You are carrying a (somewhat stiff looking) little girl through town, past the bars and restaurants, with a strong likelihood that you will be seen.  You know that soon the town will be crawling with people out looking for this child and you intend to be hanging round the scene, even going on tv to make an appeal so you know that if you were seen by people in the resort there is a strong chance they will remember seeing you carrying this supposedly abducted child.

Isn’t that a bit bloody stupid?

There are suggested routes Smithman might have taken avoiding the busy areas of town.. Also is it true that GM is on record as saying the streets were usually quiet at 15 minute.. err 30 minute kiddie check time?