KM's Paperback (PB)

[Vertigo Swirl]

That's assuming the McCanns are victims.

I'm yet to see any proof that they didn't do it.

Perhaps you should get down to Specsavers then.

[Vertigo Swirl]

The unacceptable behaviour of the parents in conducting a media campaign resulting in thousands of time-wasting sightings did more damage than anything the PJ did. Had the crime occured in the UK the police would have stopped that from happening in my opinion. I think OG have stopped it now, but it took a while.

What gives you that impression?  Don’t the police in this country hold regular public appeals using grieving parents in news bulletins appealing for the safe return of their children anymore?  What about Crimewatch? 

[Holly Goodhead]

I take it you have read Kate's book??  If you have you will see that the McCanns worked out long, long ago that they made a stupid decision which they will have to live with forever.

Why do you feel the need to shoulder their burden by constant repetition?

Why do some feel the need to constantly criticise and denigrate PJ? 

[Brietta]

The unacceptable behaviour of the parents in conducting a media campaign resulting in thousands of time-wasting sightings did more damage than anything the PJ did. Had the crime occured in the UK the police would have stopped that from happening in my opinion. I think OG have stopped it now, but it took a while.

You will note from Kate's book that the reason the McCanns had to conduct a media campaign was that no-one was looking for Madeleine.

Scotland Yard and the Judicial Police did indeed halt the necessity for the McCann investigations by the simple expediency of reopening Madeleine's case.  Very simple really when one thinks about it.

[Holly Goodhead]

You will note from Kate's book that the reason the McCanns had to conduct a media campaign was that no-one was looking for Madeleine.

Scotland Yard and the Judicial Police did indeed halt the necessity for the McCann investigations by the simple expediency of reopening Madeleine's case.  Very simple really when one thinks about it.

I thought the McCanns employed several firms of private investigators to look for MM?

[G-Unit]

I take it you have read Kate's book??  If you have you will see that the McCanns worked out long, long ago that they made a stupid decision which they will have to live with forever.

Why do you feel the need to shoulder their burden by constant repetition?

The McCanns wilfully ignored the guidlines on childcare, even after they had reason to believe their 'listening system' wasn't working. Their reasons for doing so are not convincing imo.

[Brietta]

Why do some feel the need to constantly criticise and denigrate PJ?

I am sorry you feel the necessity of making that accusation. 
Might I refer you back to Kate's book, not for a cherry picking exercise, but for some in depth reading which might enable a better understanding of what the families of the missing have no choice but to live with for the rest of their lives.

[Vertigo Swirl]

The McCanns wilfully ignored the guidlines on childcare, even after they had reason to believe their 'listening system' wasn't working. Their reasons for doing so are not convincing imo.

Nor are your reasons for continually banging on about it week in week out for 12 years.  We got the message already.

[G-Unit]

You will note from Kate's book that the reason the McCanns had to conduct a media campaign was that no-one was looking for Madeleine.

Scotland Yard and the Judicial Police did indeed halt the necessity for the McCann investigations by the simple expediency of reopening Madeleine's case.  Very simple really when one thinks about it.

The McCann's campaign began at around 3am on 4th May 2007, and continued throughout the first PJ investigation.

[Brietta]

I thought the McCanns employed several firms of private investigators to look for MM?

You might find that information in Kate McCann's book which I believe might be the topic of this particular thread.

[G-Unit]

What gives you that impression?  Don’t the police in this country hold regular public appeals using grieving parents in news bulletins appealing for the safe return of their children anymore?  What about Crimewatch?

Organised and controlled by the police.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Organised and controlled by the police.

So what unhelpful behaviours specifically are you objecting to from the McCanns in the first investigation, that you think the police in this country would have put a stop to?

[Lace]

A sense of urgency, coupled with a completely open mind, plenty of highly trained resources, efficient filing systems and cross referencing, rapid pursuance of credible leads, proper note and statement taking (audio recordings at the very least), professional translators, loads more but I’m getting ready right now...

Well  said.   

I would add an understanding of the forensic evidence.

[Brietta]

The McCanns wilfully ignored the guidlines on childcare, even after they had reason to believe their 'listening system' wasn't working. Their reasons for doing so are not convincing imo.

That is your opinion.  Please tie it in to something which is in the book and therefore on topic.

[Holly Goodhead]

You might find that information in Kate McCann's book which I believe might be the topic of this particular thread.

Do you have any specific dates for when no one was looking for MM as you claimed?