New German suspect in Madeleine McCann mystery disappearance.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Clearly the Portuguese wish to keep their options open so they have chosen to be persuaded by the Germans in this instance. Can't see it going anywhere though as there just isn't any direct evidence that we know of connecting Bruckner with Madeleine McCann.

”that we know of” being the operative phrase. Why Joe Public thinks they are in any position to know what’s going on behind the scenes of this case is something that hever fails to amuse me.

[Vertigo Swirl]

So as this week draws to a close we can safely say that HCW has not been told to keep quiet, nor has he been demoted or fired, that the Germans aren’t secretly scaling down their investigation into CB out of embarrassment, and that the PJ consider CB the only person currently worthy of the status of official suspect in the case of Madeleine’s disappearance and that there are “strong indications of the practice of a crime” pointing to his involvement..  I’d say that these events have proven quote a few mouthy individuals wrong, no wonder they’re so agitated.

[barrier]

So as this week draws to a close we can safely say that HCW has not been told to keep quiet, nor has he been demoted or fired, that the Germans aren’t secretly scaling down their investigation into CB out of embarrassment, and that the PJ consider CB the only person currently worthy of the status of official suspect in the case of Madeleine’s disappearance and that there are “strong indications of the practice of a crime” pointing to his involvement..  I’d say that these events have proven quote a few mouthy individuals wrong, no wonder they’re so agitated.

Yep another week with out charges, you'll get over it.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Yep another week with out charges, you'll get over it.

Did I ever claim that charges were about to be brought?  No.  Unlike others (you included) who pretend to know exactly what’s going on, I prefer the “wait and see” approach, that way I don’t end up looking like a fool.
PS: I notice you’re not so rude over on WS, why is that?

[Angelo222]

Clearly the Portuguese wish to keep their options open so they have chosen to be persuaded by the Germans in this instance. Can't see it going anywhere though as there just isn't any direct evidence that we know of connecting Bruckner with Madeleine McCann.

The Portuguese were left with two choices. Either designate Bruckner as an arguido or don't do so. IMO they couldn't take the risk of not doing so in case new evidence turns up.

As it stands though, there is nothing to connect Bruckner to Madeleine's disappearance, certainly nothing that would stand up to scrutiny in a court of law.

Wolters claims have not survived the test of time, nobody has come forward with that smoking gun, the truth being there isn't anyone to come forward. Bruckner is getting off on all the attention, he knows that the Germans have been busily digging one great big hole for themselves and now both they and the Portuguese have fallen into it.

Bruckner might well face other prosecutions for the rape of the Irish tour rep or for other abuse cases but he will never be tried for the abduction and/or murder of Madeleine McCann.

[Angelo222]

The intriguing bit in all of this is that the McCanns have come out in support of the Portuguese designating Bruckner an arguido. Since the Portuguese are acting on behalf of the Germans and as the Germans claim that Maddie is dead and that Bruckner killed her, are we to now assume that the McCanns have given up on their hope that she is still alive and well.

[Mr Gray]

The intriguing bit in all of this is that the McCanns have come out in support of the Portuguese designating Bruckner an arguido. Since the Portuguese are acting on behalf of the Germans and as the Germans claim that Maddie is dead and that Bruckner killed her, are we to now assume that the McCanns have given up on their hope that she is still alive and well.

It's 15 years now so it's clear that the McCann's accept the reality that there is next to no chance of Maddie being alive

[Angelo222]

It is also worth pointing out that the Germans could prosecute Bruckner any time they like regardless of the Portuguese 15-year rule if, and it is a big IF, they had real evidence which they obviously don't have.

Are the Germans now hoping that the Portuguese prosecutor takes up the mantle to get them off the hook?

[Mr Gray]

It is also worth pointing out that the Germans could prosecute Bruckner any time they like regardless of the Portuguese 15-year rule if, and it is a big IF, they had real evidence which they obviously don't have.

Are the Germans now hoping that the Portuguese prosecutor takes up the mantle to get them off the hook?

Looks like you haven't been keeping up to speed with developments

[Vertigo Swirl]

It is also worth pointing out that the Germans could prosecute Bruckner any time they like regardless of the Portuguese 15-year rule if, and it is a big IF, they had real evidence which they obviously don't have.

Are the Germans now hoping that the Portuguese prosecutor takes up the mantle to get them off the hook?

Are you also Admin?  I think we should be told.  Because you and “Admin” claim to know that which you cannot possibly know.

[Vertigo Swirl]

The much respected Jim Gamble speaks so much sense:

“We don’t know what the German police aren't saying. What we do know is it is significant they are speaking with the level of confidence they are about an investigation as sensitive as this.

“Having worked with the German police before, my experience of them is they were conservative in their approach, they certainly didn’t build an anticipation of a particular outcome until they were in a position to do something about it.

“I wouldn’t undervalue or underestimate the German prosecutor's confidence when he speaks. But time will tell if this is just another chapter in this story, or if it is the final one and I hope it is the final one.”

[Eleanor]

The intriguing bit in all of this is that the McCanns have come out in support of the Portuguese designating Bruckner an arguido. Since the Portuguese are acting on behalf of the Germans and as the Germans claim that Maddie is dead and that Bruckner killed her, are we to now assume that the McCanns have given up on their hope that she is still alive and well.

Just how stupid are you?

Does my comment amount to Innapproptriate language?

[sadie]

Just how stupid are you?

Does my comment amount to Innapproptriate language?

Do they keep wiping your posts Elli ?

I suffered that especially under Slarti.   The better and more original the post, the more likely it was to disappear

Illegitimi non carborundum

[Eleanor]

Do they keep wiping your posts Elli ?

I suffered that especially under Slarti.   The better and more original the post, the more likely it was to disappear

Illegitimi non carborundum

I have no idea Sade.  And I don't really care.  My problem was caring too much.

[Ms Para glider]

I have no idea Sade.  And I don't really care.  My problem was caring too much.

I don't know you that well, so maybe inappropriate for me to say this but please don't stop caring. I can see you've been a massive contributor here and I find it disgusting how you've been treated. Keep fighting, keep challenging, keep sticking it up em'