Couperman Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Just catching up with the news this morning The McCanns are now official suspects. I can't get my head round why they might want to kill their own daughter. As the police are yet to find her how can they be sure she's been murdered? I get the impression that the Portuguese police don't know what they are doing! They called they McCanns in seperately for questioning but allowed them time to confer in between sessions. Even an investigative team from McDonalds would know better than that! It makes me feel sick to contemplate that the parents were involved and then launched a massive publicity campaign. I just can't believe they could be that heartless, they just don't look the type. I still really hope Maddie shows up somewhere alive and well but I don't think that is going to happen somehow. Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I'm a bit stunned too Kev. The investigation has seemed so incompetant since day 1, I feel they are clutching at straws now. I too can't imagine that the parents are guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Difficult one... Maybe it is because the procedures in Portugal are so very different from our own that our terms of reference are skewed and we are applying British perceptions to the situation and so are just not getting it. My understanding is that to be named as an aguido/a will confer certain rights and protections that are not available to plain witnesses. It also means that the police can ask specific questions that they couldn't ask a witness. According to last night's news, it is the British police who have advised that certain questions be asked, based on forensic evidence. In a way that inspires a bit of confidence in the investigation, but......... The whole thing has been very odd right from the start....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Are they actual suspects or in Portugese law does that not just allow them to ask certain questions? I cannot even begin to comprehend that they might be involved it still breaks my heart to think about what may or maynot have happened to Maddie Mcann. I almost hope she's not alive and that it happened very quickly because if she's still alive she'll be in her own personal hell, if I think about my 4 year old being taken away I think, well, I just can't even begin to think about it, it's just too too awful, that poor poor little girl. I so hope that it's nothing to do with the parents because that would be beyond comprehension. Mrs B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Sadly I'm a cynical so and so and from the beginning felt suspicious about Kate McCann. My theory is that she gave her children sedation so that they didn't wake up whilst they were at the restaurant but poor Maddie either had a bad reaction to it or accidently overdosed. In their panic and because of their careers they tried to cover it up but got caught up in their own lies. I'm praying that I'm wrong but accidents happen. I really hope that the truth emerges and the rest of the McCann family can finally grieve for poor Maddie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I cant imagain them killing their daughter either. But they still left her and that was wrong. Even if they where a 2 minute walk away from there hotel room they shouldnt have done it, if they hadnt then there daughter would be safe with them now. What if she got our of bed and walked out her self on to a busy road? Or what if her brother or sister started crying and she got up to see him/her and she acciently dropped him/her. On the news last night (didnt see all of it) they talked about how Mr and Mrs McCann sedated Maddie, if they did do that, then that is awfull and i wouldnt be suprised if they accidently gave her an overdose. In my opinion if that does come out as the truth then they deserve life in jail just for that. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 This whole ordeal seems very strange to me ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I've wondered a few times if they had sedated them to leave them. I can't understand them leaving the children like that to have dinner. If you want to go on holidy and spend time away from your kids then you should either leave the kids at home or make sure they are looked after safely whilst you have your own time. It can be done - I did both this summer - when I was away with James I ate my dinner at night safe in the knowledge he was in a nursery with qualified staff and other kids having a better time than if sitting at a dinner table - when he was tired he slept and I would come back later to pick up a sleeping child. I thought it could be done at the resort they were at but they chose not to which smelled bad to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I am afraid that I can believe they may be involved - nothing much suprises me these days. I am becoming a cynic in my old age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I am afraid that I can believe they may be involved - nothing much suprises me these days. I am becoming a cynic in my old age Me too unfortunately - how many times have we seen people appealing on TV for evidence when it turns out they are the ones that have done it? I hope for the twins sake that they didnt do - but the twins don't seem to have figured very highly on their list since Maddie disappeared which makes you wonder. Those little children lost their sister but have been passed from pillar to post for the last three months - what sort of stability do they have in their lives any more? If my child had gone missing I wouldnt be letting the other out of my sight for a very long time........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Something Mr McCann said in an interview once puzzled me. It went along the lines of the publicity for Madeline would be dying down (since there had been all the media frenzy), but that it would be upped on annivesaries like her birthday or when it has been a year since she was abducted. Sounded to me then (at the end of July) that he wasn't expecting her to be found for a long time. I hope & pray that she still may be found alive & well. it was a bit like when Ian Huntley gave a TV interview before he was a suspect in the Soham murders , & he referred to the murdered girls in the past tense- before their bodies were found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Something Mr McCann said in an interview once puzzled me. It went along the lines of the publicity for Madeline would be dying down (since there had been all the media frenzy), but that it would be upped on annivesaries like her birthday or when it has been a year since she was abducted. Sounded to me then (at the end of July) that he wasn't expecting her to be found for a long time. I hope & pray that she still may be found alive & well. it was a bit like when Ian Huntley gave a TV interview before he was a suspect in the Soham murders , & he referred to the murdered girls in the past tense- before their bodies were found. I quite agree with alot that has mentioned on these posts i.e the Ian Huntley case. A lot of people around have also said "They must be innocent because they are both doctors" Well what about Shipman?? I know that it should be innocent until proven guilty, but things have not added up. I may well be being cynical in my thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prongs Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 i could write a lot but i wont. i find it completely believable that they did it. about 6 weeks ago i mentioned it and everyone said i was mking stupid comments nonetheless, since the moment it happened press have been following them night and day, so how they managed to hide the body/drive it away somewhere is unknown to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I can believe that middle class doctors are as capable as anyone of murder. But...until they have evidence to show that these two are guilty I will assume their innocence. If they are innocent imagine how it feels to not only have lost your daughter in this way but for people then to say you are murderer, its like being in hell and satan saying here have your mil to keep you company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I agree Bronze, people are innocent until proven guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Or are people guilty untill proven innocent? xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Or are people guilty untill proven innocent? xx I havent seen any evidence to show you didn't do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I have mixed feelings about this investigation. I don't and haven't really thought for most of the time that they are involved but I read today that Kate had said " They've taken her!" which seems an odd thing to say ..why not "She's gone" or "Where is she" After all the media hype though can you believe what you read in the paper? I really dont want to learn they were involved ! I just don't want to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I honestly dont know what to think. As a Mom myslelf i dont know how anyone could harm a child, or be so stupid to cause them harm. Im not perfect, but it just seems fishy How on earth they could leave a child in a strange place, On ther OWN, without the door even locked is beyond me! Two 2 yr olds and a 3 yr old! I just cant believe this has happened anyway. i live in hope shes alive and well.. I do think its extremely fishy, how neither of them cry. I wouldnt be able to contain my tears. Saying that , they cant care about there kids that much if there willing to leave them for a evening, unsupervised and with a door unlocked. Ive not even left Seth with anyone yet and hes nearly 1 yr old. Not even for 5 minutes. theres just no need for it. I also think its weird how they dont seem to spend much time with the other children. poor Babies. I do think though, whatever happens, innocent or guilty, they should be prosacuted for leaving them in the first place. Its against the law for goodness sakes. I think its silly though that they were allowed to be at home together in between questioning. Who knows whats going on? I hope their innocent and Maddie is found alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I just hope that the truth, whatever that may be, comes out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I find it uncomfortable they moved to Portugal and publicise they are looking instead of trying to move on with their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I picked up on the 'They've taken her' right at the beginning and I totally agree that is an odd thing to say. I'm also intrigued that the flat was let out to another family after the police had finished with it and immediately following that things changed. I am sure that the new occupants found something the police missed. I do not believe either of the McCanns is a murderer. If Madeleine died accidentally, their behaviour afterwards with publicity etc is rather odd. And I have also wondered about the twins. I think as a mother I would draw my other children very close and keep them there, but everyone's different, so I won't judge them. There is a lot of debate I know, but I will continue to keep an open mind until I have real reason not to. If they are innocent, I do not want to be the one throwing stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I know what you mean, It is strange Ginnette. I cant help but judge them as they left her on her own etc. I wish i didnt feel the need to judge, but as a mother i cant help it. i just hope bottom line, she is found safe and well . And the maccanes arent guilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I have mixed feelings about this investigation. I don't and haven't really thought for most of the time that they are involved but I read today that Kate had said " They've taken her!" which seems an odd thing to say ..why not "She's gone" or "Where is she" After all the media hype though can you believe what you read in the paper? I really dont want to learn they were involved ! I just don't want to go there. I wouldn't read too much into what she said, sometimes things come out wrong. Yesterdsy a boy had a fit outside my classroom and I said to the class "come in and let him get on with it". They said after they though I meant to all just leave him there and do nothing. What I meant was to get out of his way and let him fit in a clear, u"Ooops, word censored!"structed area without being gawped at. I stood and watched him whilst his friend ran downstairs to get medical help. It was only when the kids said they hadn't understood me properly that I realised I'd used the wrong words and I had to explain to the kids that I just thought he would be better without them all there as the fit would have to run it's course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiepoos Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 The whole thing is a mess and if the same thing had happened in this country I'm positive the British police would have it sorted by now. I watched the news last night with my OH and the pair of us were absolutely gobsmacked to hear that the McCanns were still driving around in the Renault Scenic that was hired 25 days after Maddies disappearance and where the traces of blood were supposedly found - if that was here the police would have it wrapped in clingfilm and stored safely somewhere for further evidence. The Portugese seem desperate now to resolve this case as it can't be helping the tourist trade and to find out now that Portugal has no formal paedophile laws because "the Portugese don't harm children" is beyond belief!!! I also believe that if Maddie had disappeared in this country that Kate and Gerry McCann would have been arrested for child neglect but that's another subject altogether. I genuinely believe that they haven't harmed Maddie and I pray to God that the poor little thing is found alive and well but all this silly nonsense now is taking the police away from finding her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
