Madeleine etc .: JUN 08>15

Day 36 - 08/06/2007 - Friday

Quieter day today. This was a good chance to catch up with campaign e-mails and phone calls after the trips to Berlin and Amsterdam. At lunchtime we went to the release of 1000 yellow balloons at the beach carrying cards with Madeleine’s picture on it and information in 5 different languages including arabic. There were similar launches in Manchester and Madrid. The event was organised by the Sun who, like almost all of the media, have been incredibly supportive. I told Nick, the Sun journalist, that we are happy to support all strategies which increase the chances of finding Madeleine. Later in the afternoon we went down to the beach and had dinner in one of the restaurants which Sean and Amelie really enjoyed. Sean, in particular has acquired a taste for sea-bass! Kate and I did a short interview for BBC East Midlands to thank everyone for their support and it is likely that this will be shown around most of the regions, certainly Northwest and BBC Scotland. Kate and most of the family headed down to the church for the regular Friday night vigil but I was just too shattered. Tomorrow will largely be a family day although I am not sure what we will be doing yet.

09 : 25 Titres dont 1 PT
MC Hurt at Removal of Posters from Lisbon Airport - Lusa
PT police still in the dark over Moroccan link - Portugal News
Our apologies Portugal News
McCanns: Heavens help us + Police's poster ban - The Sun
Aunt in emails to Bush - The Sun (Scotland)
A Day In The Grief Of The McCanns - Daily Mirror
McCanns Stay in Portugal All Summer - Daily Express
Police poster swoop on Madeleine aunt - Daily Express
Argie link to Maddie - Daily Star
'I know where Madeleine is' call traced to Argentina - Daily Mail
'Madeleine' call made from Argentine phone - Telegraph
Police link Madeleine phone call to mobile from Argentina - Times
McCanns Will Remain In Portugal - BBC
Parents To Take Break To Grieve For Madeleine - Sky
Madeleine's Parents In Portugal For Summer - Sky
McCanns staying in Portugal for summer - ITN
South America link in search for Madeleine - Leicester Mercury
Bands of hope ready to go out across the nation - Leicester Mercury
South America link in Madeleine hunt - Yorkshire Post
Pupil sings a song of hope for Maddy - Yorkshire Evening Post
Security tag to protect kids - Bolton News 09-06-07
Argentina link to Madeleine? - Herald Scotland 09-06-07
Lindy McDowell: Question Had To Be Asked - Belfast Telegraph
Mystery Maddy call traced to Argentina - Irish Independent
Parents To Take Break To Grieve For Madeleine - Fox

GMC's Blog :
Day 37 - 09/06/2007 - Saturday

Kate and I had a slightly busier day on the media front than expected. We did a short press interview for the Irish Sunday papers, mainly to thank the Irish for their fantastic level of support. We followed that with one for the British Sundays which is likely to be the last one we do for a while. We talked about our pain of not having having Madeleine for such a long time and for our need to grieve, which occurs mainly in private. We also talked about how after Morocco we will have to spend some time reflecting both emotionally, and also how best the campaign can be taken forward. What we want to ensure is that the campaign has a psoitive effect on finding Madeleine.
After this we headed down to Sagres which is the very most southwestern tip of Portugal. There is a very nice beach and we had lunch with the family.
After returning from the beach we did the Irish version of Crimewatch-‘Crimecall’. There are a lot of Irish tourists in and around Praia da Luz and although the awareness of Madeleine’s disappearance in Ireland is extremely high, we want to ensure that everyone is aware of the appeal and we want the Irish public to come forward with photographs of people who they do not know who were in and around Praia da Luz in the 2 weeks leading up to the 3rd May. The address to upload photographs is http://www.madeleine.ceopupload.com . We have also asked for people to contact their local police if they have seen a man matching the description of the suspect carrying a child seen around the time of Madeleine’s abduction. He is 30-40 years, 1.70-1.80m (5’7”-11”), caucasian and was wearing a dark jacket, beige or mustard coloured trousers with dark shoes. No major news on the investigation front- we still believe it is just a single phone call away.

10 : 24 Titres
We want to grieve in peace - News of the World
I'd rather play it safe with my kids - News of the World
We Need Time To Grieve For Maddie - The People
McCanns put courageous battle on hold - Sunday Mirror
McCanns: Hunt on hold to grieve - Sunday Mirror
Blame shame, by Amanda Holden - Sunday Mirror
'I Am Convinced I Saw Madeleine' - Sunday Express
buy anything, horrifically, that includes tots - Sunday Express
Maddie call was $1m con - Daily Star Sunday
McCanns wind down 'tour' for missing Madeleine - Mail on Sunday
McCanns to scale down campaign - Observer
'After 30 years, I still hold on to hope she will be found' - Observer
Parents fear they must return without Maddy - Sunday Telegraph
The Inside Story of Campaign Maddy - Sunday Times
What risk is acceptable? - Sunday Times
Madeleine policeman charged over 'attack' - Times Online
Madeleine Parents 'To Take Stock' - BBC
Missing Girl's Parents Head To Morocco - Sky
McCanns take time to reflect - ITN
Maddy's Father: It's Time To Grieve - The Scotsman
McCanns are 'amazed' at Irish support - Irish Independent
MCs travel to Morocco in search - Irish Independent
Witness: 'I Am Convinced I Saw Madeleine' - Post Chronicle

GMC's Blog :

Day 38- 10/06/2007 - Sunday

We attended mass this morning and the Bishop had sent a very nice message that he and everyone else was praying for Madeleine. He also said that our attitude in this time of adversity was an example for others. Contrary to some of the headlines in the Sunday papers the campaign to find Madeleine will not ease up. Kate’s and my role will be different after Morocco compared to the last 3 weeks. As I said earlier we will reflect on the investigation, what the campaign has achieved and where we will be best directed. We will be less evident in the media, at least for a few days, unless there is a breakthrough in the investigation. First of all we have Morocco. We drove up to Lisbon late this afternoon to catch a flight to Casablanca where embassy officials will meet us. We were surprised to learn that a 20 seat propeller plane was sent instead of the larger aircraft. Luckily Kate, Clarence and I got squeezed on although we were certainly rather apprehensive about flying on such an aircraft- it reminded us of some of the internal flights we took in New Zealand in the mid 90’s. The meeting in Rabat will follow a similar itinerary as to the European visits. We will meet with the ambassador and his staff, two children’s charities, the interior minister and possibly the chief of police. We will do two interviews for the main TV stations and the press conference will be last. I am sure we will be asked about the Marrakech sighting which has been extensively reported in the press. I should be able to get some more details of this from ITV, who interviewed the witness, and hopefully the justice minister to find out what enquiries were made by the local police.

11 : 32 Titres
Maddie...Painful Trail to Morocco - The Sun
We Need Break To Grieve - Daily Mirror
Maddy Hunt Leads To Morocco - Daily Mirror
McCanns on last trip of hope - Daily Express
Madeleine: Police chief quizzed over torture of mother - Daily Express
McGanns hunt for clues in Morocco - Daily Star
Chief Cop (GA) charged over 'beating' of suspect- Daily Mail
The route kidnappers could pirit her to Morocco - Daily Mail
McCanns begin final leg of Madeleine campaign - guardian.co.uk
Maddy detective accused of beating suspect - Telegraph
Campaign trail stops so family can grieve - Times
Madeleine officer charged over another missing girl - Times
Detective in McCann case is charged with assault - Independent
Madeleine's Parents In Morocco Trip - BBC
Madeleine Cop Charged Over 'Mum Attack' - Sky
McCanns' Morocco Search For Madeleine - Sky
Children's Posters Give McCanns A Boost - Sky
Madeleine's parents in Morocco - ITN
Arabic posters in Madeleine hunt - Metro
McCanns plan to take a break - Leicester Mercury
Band show support for missing girl - Leicester Mercury
Policeman in Madeleine case charged - Yorkshire Post
Hunt For Madeleine Reaches Morocco - The Scotsman
A Final Trip of Hope - Daily Record
We'll Pay Crooks to Get Maddie Back - Daily Record
Parents take Maddie search to Africa - Evening Times (Scotland)
Madeleine's parents move hunt to Africa - Aberdeen Evening Express
Locals open their hearts for MC appeal - Coleraine Times
The Grey Cardigan: 8 June 2007 - Press Gazette
3 months since the disappearance of Y Vargas - Typically Spanish
Madeleine case takes new turn - IOL
Madeleine case cop charged - Perth Now

GMC's Blog :

Day 39 -11/06/2007 - Monday

We spent the day in Rabat meeting 3 child welfare groups, the minister for interior and the chief of police. We had little knowledge of Morocco before coming here and have learned what a family orientated and child loving society it is. Everyone has been incredibly sympathetic and said they will do everything to help us find Madeleine. As well as the meetings there was a very touching experience outside the National Observatory for Chidren's Rights. As we pulled up in the car there were about 150 children waving posters of Madeleine with the words above and below a picture of her:
'All Moroccan Children Are With You Madeleine- Madeleine: Back Home'. They were singing and cheering Madeleine's name and shouting 'coeur', Heart. This whole experience was uplifting and enlightening at the same time in that we had no concept that so many children in Morocco would know of Madeleine and also be internet- friendly. It is just as likely that a child will spot Madeleine and alert a responsible adult. The whole world really has changed and is a lot smaller in this computer age. If Madeleine is in Morocco we have no doubt that she will be found.

We did a couple of interviews for ITV and Sky and followed up our Newspaper interviews focussing on a change in the phase of the campaign. We confirmed that there will be a period of reflection before we decide on what is the best role for Kate and I. The campaign and the search for Madeleine will continue and with everyone's help we will find her. So please stay with us.

12 : 30 Titres
Rome–Spain–Germany–Holland–Morocco - Algarve Resident
Kids may hold key to Maddie + 'Psychic map' clue - The Sun
Maddie: Crooks cash in - Daily Star
McCanns go to Morocco in Madeleine search - Guardian
Smiles as children greet McCanns in Morocco - Telegraph
MCs take back seat after campaign moves to Morocco - Times
Woman accused over Madeleine cash - BBC
Petitioners Want McCann Inquiry - BBC
McCanns Travel Back To Portugal - BBC
'If She's There, They Will Find Her' - Sky
Madeleine's Parents Return To Portugal - Sky
McCann's Buoyed By Trip To 'Caring' Morocco - Sky
Madeleine Fund Theft: Woman In Court - Sky
Petition over Madeleine's treatment - Channel 4
McCanns to move out of spotlight - ITN
Petition over Madeleine's treatment - Metro
'We are here for maddy' - Leicester Mercury
Bands of hope appeal reaching around the world - Leicester Mercury
Filbert fox set to launch fete - Leicester Mercury
As Maddie’s parents seek in hope a conman strikes - Liverpool Echo
McCanns moved by welcome in Morocco - Yorkshire Post
Moroccan Kid Bring Smile To Face Of Kate McCann - The Scotsman
Maddy Parents Return To Base - The Scotsman
MCs to step back from media spotlight - Evening Times (Scotland)
The Global Parents - Spiegel Online
Missing girl hunt hits cyber world - CNN
Madeleine's parents head to Africa - IOL
MCs need 'reflection' after hectic tour - yahoonews.com
Police to post photos of MMC on Second Life - yahoonews.com
MCs to go through 'Period of Reflection' - Christian Today

GMC's Blog :

Day 39 -12/06/2007- Tuesday

We finished off our trip to Morocco with a private visit to the minister for religious affairs this morning. He is an academic, senior cleric and adviser to the King of Morocco. We explained to him that although we are Roman Catholic we have received messages of support and prayers from all religious groups. Leicester, where we live, is extremely diverse culturally with a large proportion of Muslims and there were prayers for Madeline throughout Leicester on Sunday. We asked the minister if prayers could be said for Madeleine and other missing children in Morocco. He told us that people were praying for her and again emphasised that if Madeleine is in Morocco they would find her. En route to the airport a lorry had overturned blocking the exit from the motorway. The Moroccan people dealt with this in a very calm and relaxed manner, which we have found is a very engaging aspect of their character. Arriving back in Praia da Luz it was great to see Sean and Amelie. I think they were happy to see us although have been very well looked after as usual. We have no more trips planned for the immediate future and will spend the next few days taking stock. Tonight we have also gone to the church for prayers, as it is now 40 days and nights since Madeleine was abducted. No child or parent should have to endure his experience and we prayed that she would be found safe and well.

13 : 45
McCanns to hire campaign manager - Algarve Resident
Maddie Tribute to be Cleared - The Sun
Maddie taken by Frenchman? - The Sun
Maddie Cops Act on Tip-Off - The Sun
Teen's CD single for Madeleine - Daily Mirror
Maddy: DNA Base For Europe - Daily Mirror
Madeleine Police Follow 'Body' Tip-Off - Daily Mirror
I Know for Sure Who Snatched, Says Top Investigator - Daily Express
I know Maddie snatcher says Paedo-buster - Daily Star
Letter claims Madeleine buried near resort - guardian.co.uk
Letter Claims Madeleine is 'Buried Under Rocks' - Telegraph
Police investigate new Madeleine tip-off - Times Online
Dutch link chilling for Madeleine's family - Times Online
Police Probing Madeleine Letter - BBC
Madeleine Tributes To Be Cleared - BBC
Day 41: New Clue In Madeleine Hunt - Sky
Madeleine: Parents To Hire Manager - Sky
Another Grim Twist In Madeleine's Story - Sky
Madeleine police 'in body hunt' - ITN
Breaking news: Tip-off in hunt for Madeleine - Leicester Mercury
McCanns dismiss petition on child neglect - Leicester Mercury
Hospital sells 1,600 wristbands for Maddy - Leicester Mercury
Family gathers in the memories - Leicester Mercury
Police probe Madeleine 'buried under rocks' claim - Yorkshire Post
Missing Maddy's parents hopeful after Morocco trip - Yorkshire Post
'Maddie body' claim probe - Manchester Evening News
Missing Madeleine is in their thoughts - Spenborough Guardian
£1,176 for fund to help find missing Madeleine - Spalding Guardian
So sick to accuse McCanns - Hexham Courant
McCanns To Hire Manager For Campaign - The Scotsman
Web Campaign Adds To Pain For MCs - The Scotsman
Maddie parents to hire manager - Evening Times (Scotland)
Madeleine's grandmother believes she was drugged - Derry Journal
Newspaper receives letter whereabouts of MMC- Irish Independent
McCanns buoyed by Morocco trip - Irish Independent
Paper gets letter about Madeleine McCann - RTE
Raymond Snoddy on media: TV coverage right For MMC? - PR Week
Search for Maddie continues - Euro Weekly News
‘Body of Maddie close to apartment’ - De Telegraaf
Dutch paper tipped off about Madeleine McCann - RNW (Nederland)
Madeleine seen in Marrakech - report - IOL
Madeleine's parents need 'reflection' - IOL
Police end bush search for Madeleine McCann - Adelaide Now
Hunt for missing Madeleine moves to Second Life - NZ Herald
Dutch newspaper receives letter locating - yahoonews.com

GMC's Blog :

Day 40 - 13/06/2007 - Wednesday

Met with Portuguese and British police today to get an update on the investigation. We were reassured that information continues to come in, and we continue to pray for a breakthrough.
We were extremely disappointed in the publication of the anonymous letter in The Telegraaf (Netherlands) claiming to know where Madeleine is buried. Although all information will be taken seriously, we were very upset that the credibility of this letter had not been examined and, more importantly, published before the Portuguese police had an opportunity to investigate the claim, and search the area if appropriate without massive media attention. We feel strongly that this was an irresponsible piece of journalism and even if it were true is insensitive and cruel.
One can imagine how upsetting it is for Kate and I to hear of such claims through the media and if every piece of information was published like this there would be nothing else in the newspapers.

14 : 67 Titres
Posters removed - Algarve Resident
[MWT] Another back-stab - Algarve Resident
Police may start search - Algarve Resident
McCanns take short break - Algarve Resident
Tourism industry resists McCanns European tour - Algarve Resident
Reporter questioned by PJ - Algarve Resident
Inspector investigated - Algarve Resident
Gerry: 'Insensitive and cruel' - The Sun
Maddie 'Burial' Site Searched - The Sun
Madeleine 'Buried Under Rocks' - Daily Mirror
'Madeleine is buried here' - Daily Express
Maddy's Parents Fury At Body Claim - Daily Express
Chilling echoes of Belgian case - Daily Express
Maddie body under rocks says tip-off - Daiiy Star
Madeleine police scour wasteland after a tip-off - Daily Mail
Scrubland search for Madeleine called off - Daily Mail
Letter to Dutch paper gives new lead - Guardian
Madeleine's parents condemn publication of letter - guardian.co.uk
Police Investigate Madeleine Grave Letter - guardian.co.uk
Letter claims Madeleine is 'buried under rocks' - Telegraph
McCanns blast newspaper over tip off - Telegraph
Madeleine officers prepare to dig after 'burial place' letter - Times
McCanns lash out at 'cruel' media Times Online
Letter Publication Angers McCanns - BBC
Charges Over Madeleine Fund Theft - BBC
Madeleine Police Probe New Tip-Off - Sky
Madeleine's Parents Upset By Burial Claims - Sky
What Links Mystery 'Murder' Notes? - Sky
Police Work, Not Psychics, Will Solve This, by Mark Williams-Thomas - Sky
Scrubland search for Madeleine ends - ITN
McCanns play down letter claim - Metro
Scrubland search called off - London Evening Standard
Is Madeleine buried here? - Leicester Mercury
Runners boost fund as band sales top 43,000 - Leicester Mercury
Grandad’s fears for Madeleine over body claim - Liverpool Echo
I'll always be there for Kate - Liverpool Echo
Service for the missing - Liverpool Echo
Mystery letter 'shows Maddy's grave' - Yorkshire Post
Grim link heightens fears for missing Maddy - Yorkshire Post
Granny's hopes for missing Madeleine - Chorley Guardian
Regulars in rave marathon for Maddy - Hartlepool Mail
Council web link to MMC website - Chard & Ilminster News
Letter Claims To Show Burial Site Of MMC - The Scotsman
Police Hunt For Maddie's Body - The Scotsman
Agonising wait for MCs - Evening Times (Scotland)
Cops still scouring land for buried body - Aberdeen Evening Express
Maddy family: we believe she is alive - Belfast Telegraph
now police get tip-off on body - Irish Independent
Anonymous letter deepens anguish for parents - Irish Independent
search for missing British girl's body - Irish Independent
we believe Madeleine is alive - Irish Independent
Tip-off sparks search for tot in Roscommon - Irish Independent
Tip May Reveal One Vital Clue for Police - National Ledger
New evidence in Madeleine McCann case - RNW (Nederland)
Police search wasteland for missing British girl - CNN
New Clues in the Hunt for Little Madeleine - ABC
Quotes of the Day: Gerry McCann - Time Magazine
Toronto seeks tips on missing British girl - Toronto Star
T.O. police pitch in to find missing British girl - CTV
Anonymous letter claims Madeleine is dead - IOL
Police follow clues from letter - IOL
Madeleine's parents upset about 'cruel' tip - IOL
Anonymous letter claims MMC buried in Portugal - news.com.au
Police search for Madeleine's body - Brisbane Times
MCs get angry and disappointed with media - English Pravda
McCanns play down 'body' claim - yahoonews.com
Madeleine parents upset over 'cruel' tip - yahoonews.com

GMC's Blog :
Day 41 - 14/06/2007 - Thursday

Six weeks since Madeleine disappeared. We believe Madeleine is alive and I am glad to say that following yesterday's letter in the Telegraaf (Netherlands) there has been no evidence that Madeleine is in the area indicated although there will be further searches tomorrow.
Kate and I picked up a friend from Faro airport who has been
instrumental in helping with the campaign. He has been fantastic, producing the DVD of Madeleine to ‘Don’t you forget about me’ which has been shown at many sporting events and concerts as well as producing the look for maddie logo and various posters.
We spent most of the day updating each other and discussing future campaign ideas. We are getting closer to appointing a campaign manager who will handle media liaison and coordinating events to keep Madeleine’s disappearance highly visible

15 : 39 Titres
McCanns' disappointment - Algarve Resident
Maddie 'Tip-Off' Dismissed - The Sun
Madeleine parents' 'tip' rage - The Sun
Maddie cops botch DNA test - The Sun
McCanns' Note Fury - Daily Mirror
Madeleine 'Body' Search Called Off - mirror.co.uk
Madeleine hunt delay brings yet more agony - Daily Express
Maddy: Search For Body Begins - Daily Express
Blanket clue in Maddie search - Daily Star
Hunt for Madeleine: Scrubland search called off - Daily Mail
Towel found at Madeleine search site could be vital new clue - Daily Mail
Madeleine 'grave' report angers McCanns - Guardian
Portuguese Police End Scrubland Search for Madeleine - Guardian
Police abandon scrubland search for Madeleine - Telegraph
McCanns condemn Madeleine 'grave' tip - Telegraph
News in Brief: Madeleine Clue [Towel & Blanket refs.] - Times
Our faith will see us through, say McCanns - Times Online
Madeleine Searches Find Nothing - BBC
Scrubland Hunt For Madeleine Ends - Sky
Police search scrubland for Madeleine - ITN
Police comb scrubland in hunt for Madeleine - Leicester Mercury
Friends distributing bands around Britain - Leicester Mercury
McCanns' anguish over 'cruel' publication of letter - Liverpool Echo
MCs admit faith will be tested if she is not found alive - Yorkshire Post
Madeleine burial claim leaves parents furious - Yorkshire Post
The parents of a missing child - Hexham Courant
Thinking of you Madeleine - Essex Evening Echo
Madeleine 'Body' Search Called Off - The Scotsman
Madeleine parents play down claims - The Scotsman
Portuguese police end search of Algarve wasteland - Irish Independent
Portuguese police continue search of Algarve wasteland - Irish Independent
Madeleine 'body' search called off - Irish Examiner
McCanns inundated with psychic letters - Derry Journal

À leur tour les MC inondent la PJ qui ne met pas à la poubelle par peur de représailles médiatiques. Du coup les médias blâment la police de perdre son temps à investiguer des médiums..
Telegraaf Reporters Assisting Portuguese Police in Maddy Inquiry - De Telegraaf
The Past Days - De Telegraaf
MMC Search: After 'Blanket' Found, Police Recheck Area - Post Chronicle
Madeleine McCann is still missing - IOL
Madeleine's Parents Praying for a Breakthrough - Christian Today
Folly of the parking-space prayer - Church Times

GMC's Blog

Day 42 - 15/06/2007 - Friday

The good news today is that the search in response to the letter in the Telegraaf did not find evidence of Madeleine.

C'est quand même une drôle de phrase. Ils cherchent leur enfant disparue et tout ce qu'ils trouvent à dire est que le fait de ne pas avoir trouvé d'indice est une bonne nouvelle !

We still believe that Madeleine is alive. We have made some real progress deciding on campaign strategy. There is a huge amount of goodwill from people who want to help us find Madeleine and we have some concrete offers of support and are trying to finalise details before releasing them.Tomorrow will be a family day.

Madeleine etc .

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