The names of those in charge, which you choose to ignore, were Neves and Encarnacao. In fact the only example of the rules governing investigations being breached was during their interview of the McCanns on 8th August. If Kate McCann's account was truthful, that is.
The only example? Seriously? Where do you suppose the "100% match" myth came from? Or the Gerry-isn't-the-father" one? Or any of the dozens of others?
In charge of what? The investigation?
- Encarnaçao, technically, was Amaral's superior as head of the entire directorate (the division for the south of the country) and became seriously ill with cancer. Aside from a couple of meetings, and presumably being kept abreast of major developments, I doubt he had much time or energy to devote to the case.
- Re Neves (who, at the time of the disappearance was the head of the DCCB (Coordinator of the DCCB = Direcção Central de Combate ao Banditismo), i.e. the central organized crime squad, which covered human trafficking, abduction and hostage situations, etc.
From the libel / damages trial (08.10.2013):
The Judge asks the witness if he intervened in the criminal process related to Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
LN says he did, but not directly. He explains that, after some days, the then National Director of the PJ, Alipio Ribeiro, asked him to send officers of his unit who were specialised in cases of abduction and hostage. He adds that his team had collaborated in the Joana Cipriano murder case.
The Judge – What do you mean by "indirectly"?
LN says that, though he went to the Algarve a few times to meet Guilhermino Encarnação, then Director of the PJ in Faro, and Gonçalo Amaral, the operations were performed by Portimão police officers under the direction of his team.
The Judge asks if the witness' relations with Gonçalo Amaral are only professional or if there is a personal relationship.
LN says there's friendship between them.
http://mccannvamarallibeltrial.blogspot.com/2013/10/luis-neves.html
