Timeline May 3rd

[Brietta]

If the reconstruction demonstrated Gerry to be elsewhere at the correct time, then he could not be Smithman.

If on the other hand, the time line as constructed by Tapas9 fell to pieces, then further questions would need to be asked
I don't see how Jez could contribute to the Smithman part of the evening.

Since all witness statements appear to be suspect how do you know there was a "Smithman part of the evening".

[pathfinder73]

Don't worry when Smithman is named you will know this case is over!

[Vertigo Swirl]

If the reconstruction demonstrated Gerry to be elsewhere at the correct time, then he could not be Smithman.

If on the other hand, the time line as constructed by Tapas9 fell to pieces, then further questions would need to be asked
I don't see how Jez could contribute to the Smithman part of the evening.

You’re avoiding the question.  How could a reconstruction of the 9 tapas group possiblydemonstrate that Gerry was elsewhere at the time of the Smithman sighting, as none of the group suggested in their statements that he was absent from the table at that time? 

[Billy Whizz Fan Club]

Don't worry when Smithman is named you will know this case is over!

Do you think that’s likely any time soon? And do you think Martin Smith was mistaken with his 60 - 80% certainty?

[The General]

Do you think that’s likely any time soon? And do you think Martin Smith was mistaken with his 60 - 80% certainty?

He had absolutely nothing to gain and a lot to lose, as it turned out.

[pathfinder73]

Do you think that’s likely any time soon? And do you think Martin Smith was mistaken with his 60 - 80% certainty?

I don't know what OG are up to so who knows. What is certain is that Smithman doesn't want to reveal himself!

[Wonderfulspam]

Since all witness statements appear to be suspect how do you know there was a "Smithman part of the evening".

Funny isn't it. One thing supporters & sceptics always agree upon is that the Smith family never saw any abductor.

[Billy Whizz Fan Club]

You’re avoiding the question.  How could a reconstruction of the 9 tapas group possiblydemonstrate that Gerry was elsewhere at the time of the Smithman sighting, as none of the group suggested in their statements that he was absent from the table at that time?

Perhaps you could factor in the staff witness statement that states they left earlier.

[Billy Whizz Fan Club]

Funny isn't it. One thing supporters & sceptics always agree upon is that the Smith family never saw any abductor.

I suspect they may have seen someone carrying MM away from the apartment. In fact it's the only credible sighting of such a thing...... given that Tanner is totally unreliable imo and has reportedly been certain at different times who the man she saw was.

[Brietta]

Perhaps you could factor in the staff witness statement that states they left earlier.

If Amaral hadn't vetoed a reconstitution at the time all those guys would have been available to demonstrate exactly where they were and what they were doing when Madeleine disappeared.
I think that could have provided a meaningful demonstration.

[Eleanor]

I suspect they may have seen someone carrying MM away from the apartment. In fact it's the only credible sighting of such a thing...... given that Tanner is totally unreliable and has reportedly been certain at different times that the man she saw was Robert Murat and George the Roma traveller.

These statements are untrue.  Unless you can provide Cites.  If not, I shall be deleting this comment.

[Brietta]

I suspect they may have seen someone carrying MM away from the apartment. In fact it's the only credible sighting of such a thing...... given that Tanner is totally unreliable and has reportedly been certain at different times that the man she saw was Robert Murat and George the Roma traveller.

Proof please for your accusation ... or amend your post.  Thank you

[Billy Whizz Fan Club]

If Amaral hadn't vetoed a reconstitution at the time all those guys would have been available to demonstrate exactly where they were and what they were doing when Madeleine disappeared.
I think that could have provided a meaningful demonstration.

Have you got a cite please?

[Billy Whizz Fan Club]

These statements are untrue.  Unless you can provide Cites.  If not, I shall be deleting this comment.

Give me 10 minutes 

[Billy Whizz Fan Club]

These statements are untrue.  Unless you can provide Cites.  If not, I shall be deleting this comment.

Note the word "reportedly" in my post...

Here's how Amaral reports it in his book:

JANE TANNER FORMALLY RECOGNISES ROBERT MURAT

Before the search, we want to assure ourselves that Jane Tanner recognises him as the individual she saw on the night of the disappearance. She is sitting inside an unmarked car, whose tinted windows allow her to see out without being spotted. The vehicle is parked at the exact spot where she was on the night of May 3rd. Robert Murat, anonymous amongst plain clothes police officers, goes up the road in the same way as the alleged abductor. Jane Tanner is adamant: it certainly is Robert Murat that she saw that night.

And here is where it is reported that it was definitely "George" she saw.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYXkK9R0iq0

9:46 When Tanner sees the man she bursts into tears and says that is definitely who she saw.