The tapas group and the 'reconstitution' that was never to take place.

[slartibartfast]

When did they last conduct a routine reconstruction which began at 5.30 and ended at 11.00pm - involving 10  people and was carried out 12 months after the crime was committed? 

Most recons are for the purpose of jogging the memories of members of the public who were in the vicinity at the time.

IMO it is patently obvious this was not the aim of this proposed recon.

 

Yes it is obvious, because that isn't what the Portuguese do reconstructions for.

[John]

If the Portuguese are serious about solving this case they must bring the entire tapas crew, all the Smith's and other eye witnesses back to Praia da Luz and do what they should have done seven years ago. 

[Mr Gray]

If the Portuguese are serious about solving this case they must bring the entire tapas crew, all the Smith's and other eye witnesses back to Praia da Luz and do what they should have done seven years ago.

Do you have no faith in SY John?

[slartibartfast]

Do you have no faith in SY John?

Some people seem to regard the police as infallible and having the minds of Sherlock Holmes...

http://www.metpolicecareers.co.uk/eligibility_requirements.html

Educational Requirements
There are none! People can have every qualification under the sun or nothing at all. The police aren't interested in bits of paper, it is you as a person and your ability to be a police officer that they are interested in. All applicants have to complete the Police Initial Recruitment Test.

http://www.policeuk.com/general_criteria.php

[Mr Gray]

Some people seem to regard the police as infallible and having the minds of Sherlock Holmes...

http://www.metpolicecareers.co.uk/eligibility_requirements.html

http://www.policeuk.com/general_criteria.php

I think that's what some think of amaral...no police force are infallible but some are far better than others

[Alfred R Jones]

If the Portuguese are serious about solving this case they must bring the entire tapas crew, all the Smith's and other eye witnesses back to Praia da Luz and do what they should have done seven years ago.

A reconstruction with all the holidaymakers, tapas staff, McCanns and friends, Smiths and anyone else who happened to be in PdL that night?  Very feasible, I'm sure! 

[Miss Taken Identity]

If the Portuguese are serious about solving this case they must bring the entire tapas crew, all the Smith's and other eye witnesses back to Praia da Luz and do what they should have done seven years ago.

I wholeheartedly agree John.

There are a lot of unanswered questions. Probably because no one wanted to ask. And as we have found out anyone who does ask in he UK is shot down as a troll!

[John]

A reconstruction with all the holidaymakers, tapas staff, McCanns and friends, Smiths and anyone else who happened to be in PdL that night?  Very feasible, I'm sure!

Yes, very feasible and should have be ordered long before now with attendance being compulsory and not optional!  It is virtually unheard of, that primary witnesses in a child disappearance case are not compelled to attend the investigation and all that it entails. Put bluntly, it is little surprise that so many people find the whole affair so suspicious.

[misty]

Yes, very feasible and should have be ordered long before now with attendance being compulsory and not optional!  It is virtually unheard of, that primary witnesses in a child disappearance case are not compelled to attend the investigation and all that it entails. Put bluntly, it is little surprise that so many people find the whole affair so suspicious.

That would include Smithman, would it? Bit pointless without him.

[Brietta]

Yes, very feasible and should have be ordered long before now with attendance being compulsory and not optional!  It is virtually unheard of, that primary witnesses in a child disappearance case are not compelled to attend the investigation and all that it entails. Put bluntly, it is little surprise that so many people find the whole affair so suspicious.

Then the time to do it would have been while witnesses were still in Portugal and before OC staff dispersed.

Unfortunately a lot of the “suspicions” in this case stem from either the action or inaction of the police;  that they failed to institute such a re-enactment in the early days when it was feasible to do so, for the reasons outlined by Dr Amaral in his book should not reflect on anyone other than those who failed to carry the diligence out.

[Alfred R Jones]

Yes, very feasible and should have be ordered long before now with attendance being compulsory and not optional!  It is virtually unheard of, that primary witnesses in a child disappearance case are not compelled to attend the investigation and all that it entails. Put bluntly, it is little surprise that so many people find the whole affair so suspicious.

Seriously?  You think it's feasible to reassemble a cast of dozens for a reconstruction seven years after the event and this would somehow help solve the case?  If that really is the case why do you suppose neither the Met nor the PJ have insisted on it?

[Benice]

We don't know what links may or may not be relevant as we are not being given a runnning commentary on the case, but even if they turn out to be unconnected , how could the PJ/SY establish that without first investigating them?

IMO SY are investigating leads which should have been given proper attention before but were not.  Even if current investigations result in previously potential suspects - or theories -  being ruled out - then that is a step forward.

The perpetrator(s) of this crime may never be found but at least the McCanns will have some comfort - no matter how small, in knowing that the case was finally FULLY investigated and that everything that could have been done has now been done.

 

[Angelo222]

We don't know what links may or may not be relevant as we are not being given a runnning commentary on the case, but even if they turn out to be unconnected , how could the PJ/SY establish that without first investigating them?

IMO SY are investigating leads which should have been given proper attention before but were not.  Even if current investigations result in previously potential suspects - or theories -  being ruled out - then that is a step forward.

The perpetrator(s) of this crime may never be found but at least the McCanns will have some comfort - no matter how small, in knowing that the case was finally FULLY investigated and that everything that could have been done has now been done.

Untrue on so many levels.  Everything has not been done because the tapas group thwarted the investigators...  of that they are most deffo GUILTY!!

[Jean-Pierre]

Untrue on so many levels.  Everything has not been done because the tapas group thwarted the investigators...  of that they are most deffo GUILTY!!

First of all any reconstruction should have been carrried out in the early stages - while the main witnesses were still around and events fresh in the mind.  One of the advantages of a reconstruction is to trigger memory in the mind of other potential witnesses.

If the objective is to check logistics and feasibility, then computer modelling is far more effective - there is no need to have everyone togther on the ground.

Did Amaral seriously think that anyone would cooperate in returning to Portugal following his accusations against the McCanns on the flimsiest evidence.   

[carlymichelle]

Untrue on so many levels.  Everything has not been done because the tapas group thwarted the investigators...  of that they are most deffo GUILTY!!

look at the oscar pitorious case  right now people kissing his butt because he is a  famous athlete   i believe in this case  some of the mcann supporters  are   starstruck by the   mcanns just like the oscar pitorious  supporters   are