The Smithman e-fits

[Robittybob1]

Interesting article about e.fits -

https://www.surrey.police.uk/policies-and-procedures/e-fit-procedure/

Was there something about it that you found particularly interesting?

[Robittybob1]

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-star/20180224/281917363564918

Why present that Faithlilly?  Martin Smith had years prior to ask for corrections but hadn't.

[misty]

My and they call sceptics conspiracy nuts !

Apart from the fact that the efits weren’t publicised have you one iota of evidence for any of the above ?

I know the efits weren't published - isn't that the bone of contention for so many?
So, apart from that, please feel free to dissect my post & tell me why it's an illogical alternative to either police or lawyers telling the McCanns not to publish efits which could have proved beneficial to the cause. I'm open to making improvements.

[Robittybob1]

My and they call sceptics conspiracy nuts !

Apart from the fact that the efits weren’t publicised have you one iota of evidence for any of the above ?

It was all opinion and no one has to prove an opinion.

[faithlilly]

Neither Martin or Peter Smith saw the man's face for any length of time or clearly but they helped construct efits many months after the event.  The efits have been received with a remarkable amount of credulity.

There have been many witnesses who had a clear and studied view of individuals and who have provided information which helped efits to be constructed at the earliest opportunity.  Those efits almost without exception have been met with varying degrees of ridicule.

Therefore in my opinion had the McCanns promoted the Smith efits it is highly likely they would have been treated with the same contempt others were ...

They promoted Tannerman, the man without a face, without any such qualms.

[misty]

It was all opinion and no one has to prove an opinion.

It's not all opinion. There are facts in there too, including those of MS choosing not to help produce efits for either the PJ or the PI's whilst the Portuguese investigation was still open. Surely that is even more relevant than why the efits were not published for 5 years, thus lending weight to any conspiracy theory. What a pity Gemma O'Doherty didn't address & report on the issue during her own journalistic investigation.

[Robittybob1]

It's not all opinion. There are facts in there too, including those of MS choosing not to help produce efits for either the PJ or the PI's whilst the Portuguese investigation was still open. Surely that is even more relevant than why the efits were not published for 5 years, thus lending weight to any conspiracy theory. What a pity Gemma O'Doherty didn't address & report on the issue during her own journalistic investigation.

It is not too late to address the Irish Connection.

[misty]

It is not too late to address the Irish Connection.

I'm sure the police have already dealt with it, Rob. One day maybe we will know the whole story.

[Robittybob1]

I'm sure the police have already dealt with it, Rob. One day maybe we will know the whole story.

Any clues?

[misty]

Any clues?

Not really.

[Robittybob1]

Not really.

I was wondering if there was not an element of an old school reunion (high school reunion) ?  Where did Jez and Gerry go to high school?  Did Smithman go to the same school?  How old was Peter Smith?  Did he go to the same school in Ireland?

[misty]

I was wondering if there was not an element of an old school reunion (high school reunion) ?  Where did Jez and Gerry go to high school?  Did Smithman go to the same school?  How old was Peter Smith?  Did he go to the same school in Ireland?

Gerry went to school in Glasgow, Scotland. Peter's family seem to hail from Drogheda in Eire. No idea where JW was raised, so I don't see any connection between the 3 men.

[Robittybob1]

Gerry went to school in Glasgow, Scotland. Peter's family seem to hail from Drogheda in Eire. No idea where JW was raised, so I don't see any connection between the 3 men.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/parents-of-madeline-mccann-make-first-trip-back-to-donegal-since-her-disappearance-28823741.html
Gerry's father was from the province of Donegal.

"Gerry McCann's father John was from the village of St Johnston, where the family owned a pub. Maddie posed for pictures outside the premises during the April 2007 holiday.

Mr McCann also has a large number of relatives in the Dungloe area.

The family have rented a cottage there and are said to have been overwhelmed by the warm reception during their trip.

"People here know Gerry and Kate well and we're just letting him get on with their holiday without any fuss," said one local resident last night. "They're one of us.""

Thet are just words to me, I don't know the area.

[slartibartfast]

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/parents-of-madeline-mccann-make-first-trip-back-to-donegal-since-her-disappearance-28823741.html
Gerry's father was from the province of Donegal.

"Gerry McCann's father John was from the village of St Johnston, where the family owned a pub. Maddie posed for pictures outside the premises during the April 2007 holiday.

Mr McCann also has a large number of relatives in the Dungloe area.

The family have rented a cottage there and are said to have been overwhelmed by the warm reception during their trip.

"People here know Gerry and Kate well and we're just letting him get on with their holiday without any fuss," said one local resident last night. "They're one of us.""

They are just words to me, I don't know the area.

Opposite sides of Ireland.

[Robittybob1]

Opposite sides of Ireland.

Both places are in the province of Donegal.