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Old 20 January 2008, 05:49 PM
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Default McCann case - why the wait for these photofits?

BBC NEWS | UK | Madeleine 'suspect' images issued

Can someone please explain to me why these sort of images in this case are appearing months after the incident. First we had an image of the potential abductor generated from a description from one of their friends nearly 6 months after the 'abduction' - what happened, did this friend develop amnesia for 6 months or what?

Now we have a new one. Again why the wait? Did the holidaymaker just suddenly wake up and remember this?

This case gets weirder by the week.
Old 20 January 2008, 05:51 PM
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The pic is really funny... It's as if they came up with the drawing of the most evil looking man in the world... Proper sterotypical EVIL MAN!
EVIL MAN!!!!
Old 20 January 2008, 05:53 PM
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Has no-one questioned the fact that the police are actually looking for george Harrison ...went past his house today in henley, I could have asked him
Old 20 January 2008, 06:07 PM
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On wrecking their brains a bit, they get conscience pricking flashbacks, I suppose! Lady Diana is being talked about after so many years of her death, so Maddie's case is quite new in compare. I know it seems ridiculous, but more publicity begets more opportunity to catch the bast**d! So, i can justify more publicity, pics, speculations, guesses, new leads, evidences, witnesses etc. etc. to some degree. Can't deny that sometimes, it all seems useless, when the child is still missing and the abductor is at large. It has been a long time, and it's all getting very tiring, this media fanhitting. Imagine what it must be like for the parents! Now, police have two images to go for. One of them could be the co-offender, or he may have **** all to do with it (he could be just a lurker), who knows! Poor (if he is telling truth) Robert Murray got grilled for life over this case as well! <sighs> Hope McCanns find their daughter's whereabouts. That's all I can wish for.
Old 20 January 2008, 06:09 PM
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LOL@ Ab and Swiss! He doesn't half look dodgy as ****!
Old 20 January 2008, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Abdabz
The pic is really funny... It's as if they came up with the drawing of the most evil looking man in the world... Proper sterotypical EVIL MAN!
EVIL MAN!!!!
At the end of the 19th century there was an entirely serious concept that there was such a thing as a "criminal face", ie that crooks had a particular look about them (ugly of course !).
Old 20 January 2008, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbohot

Hope McCanns find their daughter's whereabouts. That's all I can wish for.
That's what I wish for too Hottie. Unfortunately I see little reason for optimism.

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Old 20 January 2008, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by f1_fan
Can someone please explain to me why these sort of images in this case are appearing months after the incident. First we had an image of the potential abductor generated from a description from one of their friends nearly 6 months after the 'abduction' - what happened, did this friend develop amnesia for 6 months or what?
It's basically smoke and mirrors, to direct the focus of the investigation away from the real culprit(s).

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Originally Posted by Vampire
It's basically smoke and mirrors, to direct the focus of the investigation away from the real culprit(s).

Yes I know, but people seem to get upset when you say that. Thought it since the very first time I saw them interviewed. Hope I'm wrong and hope Madeline is alive, but ....
Old 20 January 2008, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by andythejock01wrx
That's what I wish for too Hottie. Unfortunately I see little reason for optimism.
Me too, Andy. Undeniably, hopes to find her alive have been faded long ago. If she is found alive, It will be a miracle. Just realistically speaking.
It will be splendid if she gets found unharmed.
Old 20 January 2008, 06:22 PM
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Swiss, you are spot on!
Old 20 January 2008, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbohot
Me too, Andy. Undeniably, hopes to find her alive have been faded long ago. If she is found alive, It will be a miracle. Just realistically speaking.
It will be splendid if she gets found unharmed.
Old 20 January 2008, 06:28 PM
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Yeah from the moment i saw those two i felt there was something about them that just felt very fake Not to mention Gerry just comes across as an arrogant sod. I think loads of folk think it but are to scared to say it cause its not the "PC" thing to do.
Old 20 January 2008, 06:36 PM
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Yeah from the moment i saw those two i felt there was something about them that just felt very fake Not to mention Gerry just comes across as an arrogant sod. I think loads of folk think it but are to scared to say it cause its not the "PC" thing to do.
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Originally Posted by Turbohot
Swiss, you are spot on!
Old 20 January 2008, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Vampire
It's basically smoke and mirrors, to direct the focus of the investigation away from the real culprit(s).

Painful as it is, I have to agree. The new years "year in review" that sky news did, painted a very bad picture for them. Which seems like a bit of a turn for their previous attitude. Lots of doubt over the story.

As for photfits appearing now.............. BULLSHEEEEEEEEEEET ! Plain and simple imo. And if the person wants to be taken seriously, they should be arrested and charged with witholding evidence or perverting the course of justice.
Old 20 January 2008, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 97TURBO
Yeah from the moment i saw those two i felt there was something about them that just felt very fake Not to mention Gerry just comes across as an arrogant sod. I think loads of folk think it but are to scared to say it cause its not the "PC" thing to do.

What pissed me off the most was the "daily blog" they were doing. Expecting to read a real outpour of emotion..... however I was left reading how far up the friggin mountain gerry and his bint ran up the mountain that morning.

Daily routine still not changed then eh, leave the kids at home while you **** about! You lost one already!!!
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Take a GOOD look at the attached photo's..... notice a likeness?



Look at the mouth and face structure.... strange isn't it, also the 'Evil' man would seem to have a woman's build and stance....

Or that could just be a coincidence of course!
Old 20 January 2008, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Take a GOOD look at the attached photo's..... notice a likeness?



Look at the mouth and face structure.... strange isn't it, also the 'Evil' man would seem to have a woman's build and stance....

Or that could just be a coincidence of course!
You sir are a genius... One who should think about a career in policing....
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agree with the above could write more but will restrict my opinion on this occasion. all i am concerned about is 3 year old girl with her whole life ahead of her.
Old 20 January 2008, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Take a GOOD look at the attached photo's..... notice a likeness?



Look at the mouth and face structure.... strange isn't it, also the 'Evil' man would seem to have a woman's build and stance....

Or that could just be a coincidence of course!
Now thats freaky!!!!
Old 20 January 2008, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Take a GOOD look at the attached photo's..... notice a likeness?



Look at the mouth and face structure.... strange isn't it, also the 'Evil' man would seem to have a woman's build and stance....

Or that could just be a coincidence of course!
Stone cold killers the pair of them. Always thought that and have no reason to change my opinion now. Well spotted Gene!
Old 20 January 2008, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Take a GOOD look at the attached photo's..... notice a likeness?



Look at the mouth and face structure.... strange isn't it, also the 'Evil' man would seem to have a woman's build and stance....

Or that could just be a coincidence of course!
LOL DCI by name DCI by nature. Very freaky
Old 20 January 2008, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Take a GOOD look at the attached photo's..... notice a likeness?



Look at the mouth and face structure.... strange isn't it, also the 'Evil' man would seem to have a woman's build and stance....

Or that could just be a coincidence of course!

Yeah, Uncanny mate






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Originally Posted by Herbie.
Yeah, Uncanny mate







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Originally Posted by Herbie.
Yeah, Uncanny mate






McCanny more like
Old 20 January 2008, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SwissTony
Has no-one questioned the fact that the police are actually looking for george Harrison ...went past his house today in henley, I could have asked him
You'd have to dig him up first, though
Old 20 January 2008, 11:39 PM
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I dunno, it may be a little harsh but at the end of the day the McCanns are still the official main suspects in the view of the Portugese Police. All they've done since the finger has been pointed in their direction is release sobbing statements about how unhelpful this unwanted attention is, and dubious photofits by people who apparently may have seen something important but didn't realise at the time.

I mean FFS, the first photofit they released was of a guy with short light coloured hair and absolutely no facial features at all, a completely blanked out face. Now they're saying this new photofit has striking similarities to the first one. Oh really, and there's me thinking this photofit is a polar opposite of the last one, a long haired mexican! Talk about Jackanory...

Still, they've made £1.2 million already from suckers (sorry, I mean well wishers) and they have a movie deal on the way - so not all bad.
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Take a GOOD look at the attached photo's..... notice a likeness?



Look at the mouth and face structure.... strange isn't it, also the 'Evil' man would seem to have a woman's build and stance....

Or that could just be a coincidence of course!
That IS freaky.

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