Family launches new 'find Madeleine' advertising campaign

[CaliKid]

1. The McCanns went to Portugal and took their children.
2. They vacationed with 3 other couples, their children and another woman.
3. They went out to eat and/or drink on May 3.
4. Madeleine disappeared.
5. Nobody knows where she is, or they aren't saying.

 

[Pinkhammer]

Richard Branson is coughing up money for their defense.

That's a fact. A disgusting fact.

 

[christine2448]

Richard Branson is coughing up money for their defense.

That's a fact. A disgusting fact.

http://news.aol.com/story/_a/billionaire-to-help-missing-girls/20070916190509990001

Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Group, pledged $200,000 on Sunday to help the British couple declared suspects in the disappearance of their young daughter to clear their name, a spokeswoman said.

 

[Jeana (DP)]

Richard Branson is coughing up money for their defense.

That's a fact. A disgusting fact.

Why? They're entitled to the best defense they can get. Personally, I would hope that they pull out all the stops. That way, if they're convicted of something it won't be for lack of effective counsel.

 

[BethInAK]

I quite agree with Shrinky -- folks need to set aside feelings and emotions with this case. The PJ have backed off with their 'evidence' lately cuz they don't really have any -- much of their tactic has been 'leaks' to their press -- their case against the McCann's has been based on rumor.

Can we please go back to being level-headed sleuths and spend more time on actual evidence and facts?

Thanks!!

Do you personally know what evidence the PJ have?
Because I sure don't and I've been following this case pretty closely.
I don't think anyone except the judge and the PJ know what evidence exists and I don't think that your conjecture that they don't have any is any more a fact than anything else posted in this forum.

 

[sherri79]

Why? They're entitled to the best defense they can get. Personally, I would hope that they pull out all the stops. That way, if they're convicted of something it won't be for lack of effective counsel.

personally i find it disgusting that someone would offer money to help people that at the very least put their daughter in danger with their neglect. that is my personal feeling but it dont matter much because i dont have money to give them anyway. i do agree that if they did this i would hate to see them get off because they could not get a decent lawyer.

 

[Jeana (DP)]

personally i find it disgusting that someone would offer money to help people that at the very least put their daughter in danger with their neglect. that is my personal feeling but it dont matter much because i dont have money to give them anyway. i do agree that if they did this i would hate to see them get off because they could not get a decent lawyer.

I wouldn't give money to them either. However, we do have to admit (at least I do) that the Portugal police have screwed up this case BADLY. If they're guilty, I don't think that any amount of money will save them, but a botched police investigation might.

 

[sherri79]

I wouldn't give money to them either. However, we do have to admit (at least I do) that the Portugal police have screwed up this case BADLY. If they're guilty, I don't think that any amount of money will save them, but a botched police investigation might.

and dont that just eat you up? if the parents did it the lack of investigation of them in the first weeks means they could get away with it. if the parents did not do it then not clearing them right away could lead the real perpetrator to get away with it. the idea that a person who would harm a child may get away with the crime because police screwed up really tics me off.

 

[BethInAK]

I wouldn't give money to them either. However, we do have to admit (at least I do) that the Portugal police have screwed up this case BADLY. If they're guilty, I don't think that any amount of money will save them, but a botched police investigation might.

I agree completely.
And I think that a botched police investigation is just what we have.

 

[Jeana (DP)]

and dont that just eat you up? if the parents did it the lack of investigation of them in the first weeks means they could get away with it. if the parents did not do it then not clearing them right away could lead the real perpetrator to get away with it. the idea that a person who would harm a child may get away with the crime because police screwed up really tics me off.

I know. All we can do is wait and see. I'm pleased that the UK police will be questioning Mrs. McCann. I have a lot more faith in them as investigators.