Missing children and the statistics.

[Carana]

I have no intention of ignoring evidence just because another poster doesn't like it.

My point was that policemen don't just take notice of what people say, as was being discussed, they observe how they behave too.

I agree with the last bit... in theory, providing that there is sufficient training and experience.

In the only other missing child case that some of the initial team had investigated, the fact that a mother appeared on TV in an appeal, wearing a black top and red trousers, was considered to be highly suspicious, even though there is at least one photo on the Internet in which she'd worn the same outfit on a prior occasion.

[faithlilly]

As I said, Gerry may have been mistaken, but that's not the only potential explanation, as I've pointed out numerous times.

There may be numerous explanations but one is that Gerry said exactly what was reported then thought better of it. Don’t you agree ?

[Carana]

There may be numerous explanations but one is that Gerry said exactly what was reported then thought better of it. Don’t you agree ?

I don't recall ever saying that that wasn't a possibility amongst several.

[faithlilly]

I don't recall ever saying that that wasn't a possibility amongst several.

You’ll agree the most probable?

[Mr Gray]

You’ll agree the most probable?

if you are a sceptic

[faithlilly]

if you are a sceptic

No simply if you read what is on the page.

[Carana]

You’ll agree the most probable?

No. A possibility and, in context, not very high on my list.

[faithlilly]

No. A possibility and, in context, not very high on my list.

Why did Gerry correct it if the slip was of no consequence?

[Brietta]

I have no intention of ignoring evidence just because another poster doesn't like it.

My point was that policemen don't just take notice of what people say, as was being discussed, they observe how they behave too.

Is it normal for police to make fun of distressed individuals they have been called to assist?  Is it normal for the person in charge of the investigation at the time to compound that ridicule by making and appearing in a documentary ridiculing the anguish of victims.

In my opinion such misinterpretation and mockery by the authorities is worthy of regard when taking into consideration the stated opinions of the policemen who quite clearly hadn't grasped the nettle of being witness to untold grief and despair.
Bearing in mind these were the same policemen who we are informed, failed to follow a superior order to cordon off the scene.

Madeleine may have been considered a one off statistic by those not in the know of the disappearance of Joana Cipriano on 12 September 2004 from Figueira just a short distance from Luz.
Two children vanishing without trace from such nearby locations should in my opinion have concentrated investigative minds into more than describing distressing scenes they quite patently failed to understand.

[Brietta]

Why did Gerry correct it if the slip was of no consequence?

How many times have we been over this same ground?  How does it fit into missing children and statistics?

[Carana]

Why did Gerry correct it if the slip was of no consequence?

Perhaps because whichever police officers reading through the previous statement found that it didn't make sense, particularly in view of Kate's one just after his, and wanted clarification?

Which modern police force doesn't allow for potential misunderstandings to be clarified?

[Wonderfulspam]

Is it normal for police to make fun of distressed individuals they have been called to assist?  Is it normal for the person in charge of the investigation at the time to compound that ridicule by making and appearing in a documentary ridiculing the anguish of victims.

In my opinion such misinterpretation and mockery by the authorities is worthy of regard when taking into consideration the stated opinions of the policemen who quite clearly hadn't grasped the nettle of being witness to untold grief and despair.
Bearing in mind these were the same policemen who we are informed, failed to follow a superior order to cordon off the scene.

Madeleine may have been considered a one off statistic by those not in the know of the disappearance of Joana Cipriano on 12 September 2004 from Figueira just a short distance from Luz.
Two children vanishing without trace from such nearby locations should in my opinion have concentrated investigative minds into more than describing distressing scenes they quite patently failed to understand.

You weren't there, so, you can't possibly know if the McCanns actions were either genuine or convincing.

I've just watched the relevant part of the greatest documentary ever made & I don't have a problem with it myself, I rather like it actually.

The actors perform what was described by the GNR officers, praying like Arabs & making crying noises, minus any real tears.

https://youtu.be/x_ZdDTsFC2g?t=425

[Robittybob1]

You weren't there, so, you can't possibly know if the McCanns actions were either genuine or convincing.

I've just watched the relevant part of the greatest documentary ever made & I don't have a problem with it myself, I rather like it actually.

The actors perform what was described by the GNR officers, praying like Arabs & making crying noises, minus any real tears.

https://youtu.be/x_ZdDTsFC2g?t=425

Propaganda video!

[G-Unit]

Is it normal for police to make fun of distressed individuals they have been called to assist?  Is it normal for the person in charge of the investigation at the time to compound that ridicule by making and appearing in a documentary ridiculing the anguish of victims.

In my opinion such misinterpretation and mockery by the authorities is worthy of regard when taking into consideration the stated opinions of the policemen who quite clearly hadn't grasped the nettle of being witness to untold grief and despair.
Bearing in mind these were the same policemen who we are informed, failed to follow a superior order to cordon off the scene.

Madeleine may have been considered a one off statistic by those not in the know of the disappearance of Joana Cipriano on 12 September 2004 from Figueira just a short distance from Luz.
Two children vanishing without trace from such nearby locations should in my opinion have concentrated investigative minds into more than describing distressing scenes they quite patently failed to understand.

That's not making fun of people in my opinion. Giving people stupid nicknames is making fun of them.

[jassi]

That's not making fun of people in my opinion. Giving people stupid nicknames is making fun of them.

You mean like 'Pinkie' ?