Collection of McCann's (and family's) explanations

[Texana]

Just so people don't get up in court and say "if the chicken is it you must acquit!"

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 

[colomom]

Would it be possible for your contact who actually went to Praia DaLuz to confirm for us whether or not it is the custom at a high-end, high-priced resort there for the clients to have to ferry their own garbage to the town dump?

This is unbelievable to me.

Consider it done...e-mailing her now...

 

[Texana]

Consider it done...e-mailing her now...

I can't wait to hear her answer!

 

[Pinkhammer]

Thanks, colomom. I look forward to her answer.

 

[colomom]

Here you are folks...hot off the presses....


Hi

In most of the streets I walked, I recall there were these types of bins (large purple one) but they were green...

http://www.simplywastesolutions.co.uk/default.asp/pr=78/p=89

As I say they were dotted about, I'm not sure what the procedure is for 'rubbish' - but it seems incredulous to me that the 'Tapas Two' would need to go to a dump - I think they know the police have recorded their movements (car tracking) and its just another of the fantasy ridiculous alibis they have manufactured to account for being at the dump (haven't seen any reference to that, but I know I have seen it mentioned.... just how much rubbish do you accumulate?... all I can say is that there are enough of the lixo bins dotted around the streets for them to have disposed of household rubbish....

 

[Texana]

Thanks, Colomom!

Even if the garbage service was optional...it would be like maid/laundry service, there would be a "self serve" option available--like the washer/dryer units in the villas. You could either have that done for you, or use the units yourself.

I hardly think it would be a "pay extra for garbage pick up or drive it all the way to the dump yourself" range of options.

 

[ny_]

Also, what would they have done with the trash before they rented the car? They didn't rent the car until after Madeleine had been missing for a few weeks (at least 2), right?

 

[Pinkhammer]

Thanks to all who cleared up this question.

 

[docwho3]

Also, what would they have done with the trash before they rented the car? They didn't rent the car until after Madeleine had been missing for a few weeks (at least 2), right?

Interesting observation. Thanks.

 

[colomom]

Also, what would they have done with the trash before they rented the car? They didn't rent the car until after Madeleine had been missing for a few weeks (at least 2), right?

You know what ny...I think they had a car....I think it was the silver car parked in front of the apartment....look at this early article:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2005320001-2007220775,00.html

"Briton Murat, 33, claimed Maddie’s parents Kate and Gerry, both 38, needed to borrow his car last Saturday to put posters on it.

But they ALREADY had a hire car."

Here is a picture (back of car):

and (front of car):