Ed Madeleine McCann Mystery
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jargon buster
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Seems acting on the advice from her solicitor was more about saving her own neck than finding her child.
I for one , if I had nothing to hide that is, would have answered all and any questions regardless.
ComfySlippers
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I've found this discussion to be quite distasteful.
Most of it has been about children's corpses.
As a father of two young girls I wish internet randoms wouldn't make claims about how life really works.
I'll keep my opinions of the case to myself.
That's what grown ups do at times.
Good for you.
Are you just asking questions, like our now departed sock puppet jerk, or are you prepared to put yourself on the line? Do you believe the McCanns were responsible for their daughter's fate? Put up, or you know what.
Andy_Ross
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A very noble position to take but watch this video before you go talking to the Police thinking that you are OK if you haven't done anything
A lecture by a law school professor and former criminal defense attorney tells you why you should never agree to be interviewed by the police.
Long but very revealing.
It demonstrates with examples how answers to questions can be turned against you and make you look guilty when you have done nothing.
An inadvertant statement or the wrong turn of phrase can get you in a world of trouble and can be a lot worse for you than no comment,
ComfySlippers
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I don't usually disagree with JB but yes, in legal matters sometimes the less said is better.
Especially if you've done no wrong.
It may look suspicious to others but there are genuine reasons for keeping quiet.
Especially if you've done no wrong.
It may look suspicious to others but there are genuine reasons for keeping quiet.
This is an grossly unfair misrepresentation of the facts. Both McCanns had been more than willing to answer any questions put to them prior to being given Arguido status. They had both been interviewed for 12 hours the day before.
The portugese police investigation was led by an incompetent, corrupt thug who made a complete dogs dinner of it. He completely misunderstood the DNA & dog evidence. He failed to secure CCTV footage or deal with the creche issue. You should check out his ludicrous 'theory' as to how he though the McCanns did it. It's laughable.
Bearing this in mind it's hardly surprising they decided enough was enough & shut up shop.
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Really? Even in a high profile case with the police under pressure to be seen to be doing something?
There are numerous people who've spent time in jail without justification because of that attitude.
Indeed.
jargon buster
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Its clear they were responsible for their daughters fate due to the fact they created the situation that allowed whatever happened to happen, I have no idea what happened to her (abducted/drugged/died) however as I have stated previously in this thread "but for their actions"
I think I saw that a long time ago (if its the one about the scenario regarding the "gangland style killings"), I cant view it at the moment.
Its all very dramatic and scary I agree.
Maybe its just making sure you have a lawyer present (so they get a nice big juicy fee) before you get interviewed. (Conspiracy alert)
Reading the questions she refused to answer it appears a lot of them were asking for clarification of things she had said previously, so avoidance does look suspicious.
The police investigator in question has since been convicted of falsifying evidence in another missing child case and been given an 18 month suspended sentence. In both cases, he decided early on that it must have been the mother who killed the child, and ignored other leads and evidence in order to pursue his theory.
False information which was released by the Portuguese police to the British tabloids (such as there being clumps of Madeleine's hair in the hire car, or that the DNA in the car being an unambiguous match for her) affected the way the McCanns were perceived by the public.
Yesterday the Portuguese police announced that they have reopened their investigation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24655826
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No, actually it's not.
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Their level of responsibility varies depending on what actually happened. If she was abducted the primary responsibility lies with the abductor. If she wondered off and got trapped and died, not to have been found to this day, they would have primary responsibility.
If you feel the police are out to get you or trick you, yes get a lawyer
Not when it was clear the reasoning for the same questions was to treat the McCanns as suspects and place them in a situation where the lead investigator was indeed out to get them and fit the evidence with his theory.
Your view of responsibility and suspicion is too simplistic.
ComfySlippers
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This thread needs to die .
How it ever continued ....?
How it ever continued ....?
May be more a discussion of the broader notion of 'if you have nothing to hide...' And on the subject of dealing with the police 'plebgate' would be worth bringing up.
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Have at it! SI&CE could do with something other than USAian gun rants.
:So that's what "SI & CE" stands for. Good thread you've got going over there.
Here in the conspiracy thread, my own conspiracy theory runs along the lines that the people who insinuate there is something suspicious about the McCann's declining to answer questions at a certain stage are not really as ignant as they would need to be to genuinely believe it is suspicious.
But perhaps I'm giving credit where credit is not due.
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Here in the conspiracy thread, my own conspiracy theory runs along the lines that the people who insinuate there is something suspicious about the McCann's declining to answer questions at a certain stage are not really as ignant as they would need to be to genuinely believe it is suspicious.
But perhaps I'm giving credit where credit is not due.
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Azrael 5
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Im still trying to get my head around an abductor without a car that waits around watching "checkers" come and go before striking ,not knowing their pattern.
Alternative "Opportunist" abductor who doesn't know if any of the following apply:any children in apartment,any adults in apartment..and still doesn't have a mode of transport nearby.
Whilst it's highly unlikely the parents are responsible for any ill doing,the abductor theory is thin too.
Alternative "Opportunist" abductor who doesn't know if any of the following apply:any children in apartment,any adults in apartment..and still doesn't have a mode of transport nearby.
Whilst it's highly unlikely the parents are responsible for any ill doing,the abductor theory is thin too.