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'Bring them all back to Portugal- Robert Murat on the Mccanns,in the Sunday Express

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kweggie · 05/05/2013 19:42

Robert Murat,(who was originally made an arguido by the Portuguese police as were Kate and Gerry McCann), has appealed to Scotland Yard to get the 'Tapas Nine' back to Portugal to stage a reconstruction of the 48 hours leading to the disappearance of Madeleine Mccann in 2007.

As Scotland Yard have so far spent an estimated 4.5 million of public money reviewing this case, is there any justifiable reason for the parents and their friends to refuse this?

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Patchouli · 07/05/2013 09:34

Around the anniversary is about the only time a little bit of media might mention this case again. And there's not a lot to say, so a soundbite from Murat will do.
I wonder if the McCann's are glad when people are talking about it at this time of year or not.
They used to seem to want a bit of publcity for Madeleine.

EldritchCleavage · 07/05/2013 11:45

This sad story is constantly in the headlines

No it isn't.
Nor is there any indication that the Portuguese police are actively seeking the parents' and friends' return to Portugal for a reconstruction or any other reason. Surely active investigation is at an end?

The idea that something will miraculously come to light if there is a reconstruction now is fanciful. Only people with a distinct anti-McCann agenda seem to be persuaded of this.

Someone on another thread referred to the distasteful amateur detectives and 'cut-price Poirots' who harp on about these cases, and I completely agree. People who treat these real-life tragedies as a kind of entertainment puzzle and opportunity to show how clever they are ought to be ashamed of themselves.

noddyholder · 07/05/2013 11:49

Why is it anti mccann to think a proper timed detailed reconstruction would establish the facts and take the spotlight off them rather than onto them. I suppose the man who suggests it in that article may have an agenda as he was rubbished and accused in the press and in print. It is not amateur detective to discuss a case where indeed the family themselves want to keep it as much in the news as possible while they look for her.

Goldmandra · 07/05/2013 12:01

It is 'anti-McCann' to suggest that the reconstruction isn't being done for any other reason than that it is not felt that it would be useful. I imagine that if the McCanns thought it would bring them some answers they,themselves, would be pushing hard for it to go ahead.

Those in possession of the facts, rather than the media speculation, have made this decision. I'm sure a reconstruction would be highly entertaining and informative for lots of amateur sleuths people who are interested in what happened to the child. That isn't a good reason for them to be pressured into going through such a traumatic ordeal.

AnAirOfHope · 07/05/2013 12:23

I dont think it will help, with computer techniques you can do a reconstruction from statements made at the time. There is no need to upset people as it is very emotional for all involved.

There is no body and human trafficing is on the increase i will always hold on to hope that little girl is alive and will be reunited with her family.

RooneyMara · 07/05/2013 13:32

this is about the reconstruction that was proposed in 2008

not sure if the site is pro or anti but I think the documents were made available under FOI. No opinions given on the page afaik.

Booyhoo · 07/05/2013 14:16

"It could be that the other people of the group don't want their identities splashed all over tv and newspapers due to hate groups etc but they should have thought about that when they assisted the mcanns in leaving their 3 children alone."

dont be so bloody ridiculous!

SarahBumBarer · 07/05/2013 14:32

I think this is a distatesful OP and subject but...

I am speculating about HQs speedy intervention!

MrsSalvoMontalbano · 07/05/2013 15:38

Sarah indeed!

pumpkinsweetie · 07/05/2013 16:30

Why is it ridiculous, its partly their fault she is missing as they helped look in on the children. Why would they want to be shoved into the public eye, when it will help no-one.

Booyhoo · 07/05/2013 16:40

pumpkinsweetie · 07/05/2013 16:47

A decent friend wouldn't have helped them they would have objected to them even doing it in the first place. Yes you may but its reality

5318008 · 07/05/2013 16:51

Booyhoo · 07/05/2013 16:52

keep going. do you want a shovel?

pumpkinsweetie · 07/05/2013 17:09

Hides thread, not a bad word about anyone can be said as usual.....

noddyholder · 07/05/2013 17:12

A shovel?

MrsSalvoMontalbano · 07/05/2013 17:30

I don't suppose Portugal wants that lot back - they caused enough trouble last time.

MissHilly · 07/05/2013 17:43

When is the Scotland Yard reviewed due to be wrapped up or is it just ongoing?

kweggie · 07/05/2013 19:04

I don't think there is a deadline.

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kweggie · 07/05/2013 19:19

I'm still trying to work out what is 'distasteful' to some of you about discussing a front page news story from Sunday? Very knee-jerk -some of you feel free to speculate and rudely, about me and my motives, but hypocritically I am disdained for wondering whether a reconstruction that was apparently indefinitely postponed by the parents and friends might actually bring a speedier resolution to an investigation that is costing millions of public money.
Thank you Rooney Mara for the interesting link, btw.

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MrsSalvoMontalbano · 07/05/2013 19:46

kewggie, not sure if you are new to MN, but usually threads on this subjects are pulled rather peremptorily by HQ, which is probably why you are only getting responses from the pro-McCanns. Those of a more sceptical disposition will have been previously threatened with a ban from MNHQ for posting, as Noddy alluded to further down the thread. So please don't be disappointed by a lack of support for your position.

Portofino · 07/05/2013 19:49

A reconstruction after this amount of time is worthless. I can remember my holiday from 6 years ago to a degree of detail, but not times of who did what, what people looked like, random strangers I might have walked past....

Portofino · 07/05/2013 19:51

They had a timeline/made detailed statements at the time. Why should anyone remember MORE now?

MissHilly · 07/05/2013 19:52

I think though, they would probably base the reconstruction on the statements given to the police at the time rather than asking everyone to recall their movements again from that night.

MissAnnersley · 07/05/2013 19:52

I presume that the people required for the reconstruction will have made statements though?

Wouldn't a reconstruction be put together by them and then any gaps filled in by their police statements?

I'm sure I've seen reconstructions of older cases than this one.

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