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19/09/2007
'Innocent Explanation' For McCann DNA Evidence
There are 'innocent explanations' for the DNA evidence found in the car hired by the parents of Madeleine McCann, it has been reported.
According to reports, a source close to Gerry and Kate McCann said that the DNA evidence discovered in the Renault Scenic - hired 25 days after Madeleine disappeared - could have come from some of the four-year-old's belongings being moved in the car. These reportedly include her sandals, which could have allowed traces of DNA from her sweat to be transferred to the car.
On Tuesday, the McCanns' new spokesperson, Clarence Mitchell, said that the couple were innocent and that the focus of the investigation must return to the search for Madeleine.
Earlier this month, the couple, both 39, were both named as formal suspects in their daughter's disappearance by Portuguese police.
The move followed the discovery of the DNA evidence, found in the hire car.
A Portuguese judge is studying a dossier on the case to decide whether or not to bring charges against the couple.
Madeleine McCann disappeared from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in the Algarve on May 3.
(KMcA)
According to reports, a source close to Gerry and Kate McCann said that the DNA evidence discovered in the Renault Scenic - hired 25 days after Madeleine disappeared - could have come from some of the four-year-old's belongings being moved in the car. These reportedly include her sandals, which could have allowed traces of DNA from her sweat to be transferred to the car.
On Tuesday, the McCanns' new spokesperson, Clarence Mitchell, said that the couple were innocent and that the focus of the investigation must return to the search for Madeleine.
Earlier this month, the couple, both 39, were both named as formal suspects in their daughter's disappearance by Portuguese police.
The move followed the discovery of the DNA evidence, found in the hire car.
A Portuguese judge is studying a dossier on the case to decide whether or not to bring charges against the couple.
Madeleine McCann disappeared from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in the Algarve on May 3.
(KMcA)
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18 September 2007
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The new spokesperson for the parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann has said that Gerry and Kate McCann are innocent and that the focus of the investigation must return to finding the four-year-old.
McCann Case 'Focus On Finding Madeleine'
The new spokesperson for the parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann has said that Gerry and Kate McCann are innocent and that the focus of the investigation must return to finding the four-year-old.
11 September 2007
Public Prosecutor Given Madeleine Files
Files on the Madeleine McCann case have been given to the Portuguese public prosecutor. Prosecutors will now examine reports of three samples of Madeleine's DNA discovered by police and decide whether to charge her parents, Gerry and Kate McCann, with an offence.
Public Prosecutor Given Madeleine Files
Files on the Madeleine McCann case have been given to the Portuguese public prosecutor. Prosecutors will now examine reports of three samples of Madeleine's DNA discovered by police and decide whether to charge her parents, Gerry and Kate McCann, with an offence.
17 May 2007
Nearly 200 crimes missed by DNA failings
Nearly 200 crimes went undetected due to failings over DNA samples, it has been revealed. The failure to archive DNA evidence resulted in 183 crimes going undetected, including one paedophile offence, three robberies, nine burglaries, 19 drugs offences and 62 thefts, the National DNA Database annual report revealed.
Nearly 200 crimes missed by DNA failings
Nearly 200 crimes went undetected due to failings over DNA samples, it has been revealed. The failure to archive DNA evidence resulted in 183 crimes going undetected, including one paedophile offence, three robberies, nine burglaries, 19 drugs offences and 62 thefts, the National DNA Database annual report revealed.
13 September 2007
British Police Asked To Seize Evidence in McCann Case
British police have reportedly been asked to seize items of evidence from the home of Gerry and Kate McCann.
British Police Asked To Seize Evidence in McCann Case
British police have reportedly been asked to seize items of evidence from the home of Gerry and Kate McCann.
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