IMO, I think this campsite guy is a real POI, and agree with the PI. IMO Theo met him at Tennyson and followed him past his own camp to CC. Let’s not forget that the path directly to his campsite must have been forged by this person – it is not even a track that is locally known as a track, so a personal one.
Re George Maloukis part of this Episode. I know him personally for a long time, professionally and as a friend (friend only, I am not gay). We have talked about the Theo case from before he went to Byron to offer his assistance (for free). David Murray contacted George a few days ago to ask for a photo of him with his dog. George said no, making it clear he did not want to be part of the podcast unless the family wanted him to and thought it might assist. This release of a recording made some 2 + months ago was made without George’s knowledge or permission (he was just talking to media no idea it was recorded). When George first arrived Christos told him that the family wanted as much publicity as possible around the case (very understandable). It’s the reason he agreed to speak to media at all. He did not know when he spoke with David Murray back then, that he was being recorded. What GM posted on the Grindr website was only Theo’s first name and no pic. He was hearing rumours about Theo from all over the place, so put it out there as a “long shot”.
George did have a falling out with the group, as have many others with levels of professional experience. Lack of information, lack of experience by the locals but with good intentions all took their toll. David never contacted George to ask if it was Ok to go with a 2 + month old talk they had, nor was he aware that he was in Episode 5 until he was informed today. GM was accused by people in the LFTH group of just wanting media attention, and it is one of the reasons he left the group. It was Christos who told him to talk to media in the first place and he was reluctant to do it until he was told that the family wanted as much publicity as possible. All available evidence to George at the time, indicated that Theo might possibly have run off with a girl.
With now more recent evidence, the outcome? Theo is very likely still at CC. Others on websleuths have mentioned this as well, and it is looking likely IMO.
I actually am curious if the family even knew that this old conversation with GM was being included in this podcast? One of the key volunteers informed Murray that GM was a suspect in Theo’s disappearance. I am glad that Murray recognised this and has seen through the false accusation. Several persons with experience have fallen foul of the key group, which is a pity when the aim was simply to help find Theo Hayez. Admin can contact GM direct to confirm my comments here. He’s in the media, I am direct to him not third party, so thought this was within the rules. Hope so.
