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Friday 2 November 2007

More Salt On The Wound ....

The Sun Headline 'McCanns hit by new DNA claim'; says: 'The parents of Madeleine McCann were back in the spotlight today after reports that new DNA results backed up claims that they were involved in her death. Results sent to Portuguese police by the Birmingham-based Forensic Science Service include new evidence of the presence of Madeleine’s body in a hire car rented by the couple several weeks after Madeleine’s disappearance, it was claimed.

The newspaper report cited sources as saying that the latest results included evidence of the four-year-old’s DNA in the car and findings that bodily fluids detected in the vehicle came from a body. Friends of the McCanns have said that any traces of Madeleine’s DNA in the car can be explained by the fact that it was used to ferry her clothes and belongings to a new apartment, as well as transferring household waste such as her siblings’ used nappies..

But the newspaper said sources have indicated that the volume of material was too great for it to have been transferred from Madeleine’s toys or clothing. A source told the paper that all results had now been passed on. But a separate source told the Press Association: “Analysis is ongoing.” They added that the laboratory is in “daily” contact with the Portuguese detectives working on the case.

IMO - In My Opinion
I'm reluctant to add this post to the blog at this time. The Sun should be ashamed of itself, choosing to run this purely speculative piece of journalism to coincide with the vigil which marks the 6 months since Maddy disappeared. It is really cruel to run with this story ... typical traits sadly of the someone somewhere who is in the background dealing with the media leaks on this story. It has become a sad reality with this situation in truth. It has become traditional I suppose so I must say ... 'bollocks' .... those Brits who will read this storyline around their breakfast table on 3rd November 2007 should reach over for the salt cellar and sprinkle its contents onto the page where this headline is written. I disregarded the claims when I first read it ... felt no concern ... sensed another cul-de-sac, another turn of the Sword of Damocles ... nothing more. It is as unfounded as all the other 'DNA claims' in my opinion.

Kristine has just made a valid point. Do you think IF it were true that the Police would permit this information to be plastered all over the newspapers AND Gerry McCann to be permitted to go back to work.