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17/10/2007
Madeleine Death 'Probability'
The parents of Madeleine McCann have accepted there is a probability that she may be dead, their official spokesperson has confirmed.
Clarence Mitchell said: "Kate and Gerry are realistic enough to know that there is a probability she is dead.
"They have not given up hope that she is still alive and is being looked after somewhere. But human nature is that you always fear the worst and they need to know what has happened."
However, in his blog on the 'Find Madeleine' web site, Gerry McCann said: "Contrary to some other reports Kate and I do NOT accept that Madeleine is 'probably' dead. We know it is a possibility, however the fact there is not evidence Madeleine has been seriously harmed gives us ongoing hope that she will be found alive."
Mr McCann also said: "The media frenzy is gradually subsiding with just occasional unsubstantiated reports of 'evidence' appearing. It is very encouraging that Mr Rebelo's officers will be seemingly reviewing all the material in the inquiry, which will hopefully identify areas for further investigation."
The Find Madeleine campaign is also releasing new appeal posters, which will be published in local newspapers in Spain and Portugal over the next few weeks.
Four-year-old Madeleine disappeared from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal on May 3.
Her parents have both been named as formal suspects in the case, but have not yet been charged with anything. Both deny any involvement in their daughter's disappearance.
(KMcA)
Clarence Mitchell said: "Kate and Gerry are realistic enough to know that there is a probability she is dead.
"They have not given up hope that she is still alive and is being looked after somewhere. But human nature is that you always fear the worst and they need to know what has happened."
However, in his blog on the 'Find Madeleine' web site, Gerry McCann said: "Contrary to some other reports Kate and I do NOT accept that Madeleine is 'probably' dead. We know it is a possibility, however the fact there is not evidence Madeleine has been seriously harmed gives us ongoing hope that she will be found alive."
Mr McCann also said: "The media frenzy is gradually subsiding with just occasional unsubstantiated reports of 'evidence' appearing. It is very encouraging that Mr Rebelo's officers will be seemingly reviewing all the material in the inquiry, which will hopefully identify areas for further investigation."
The Find Madeleine campaign is also releasing new appeal posters, which will be published in local newspapers in Spain and Portugal over the next few weeks.
Four-year-old Madeleine disappeared from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal on May 3.
Her parents have both been named as formal suspects in the case, but have not yet been charged with anything. Both deny any involvement in their daughter's disappearance.
(KMcA)
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E-Fit Images Released Of Madeline McCann Suspect
The Metropolitan Police investigating the abduction of a three-year-old British girl called Madeleine McCann from an apartment in the Portuguese Algarve resort of Praia da Luz on the 3rd May 2007, have released two e-fit images of a man who is of vital importance in the case.
E-Fit Images Released Of Madeline McCann Suspect
The Metropolitan Police investigating the abduction of a three-year-old British girl called Madeleine McCann from an apartment in the Portuguese Algarve resort of Praia da Luz on the 3rd May 2007, have released two e-fit images of a man who is of vital importance in the case.
12 May 2008
Fresh Hope As Maddie's Birthday Is Marked
There was a sad 'celebration' today as the parents of Madeleine McCann have been marking the fifth birthday of their missing daughter. A low-key party at their family home was held, and was primarily for her younger brother and sister, but for them the birthday was "just another day without her".
Fresh Hope As Maddie's Birthday Is Marked
There was a sad 'celebration' today as the parents of Madeleine McCann have been marking the fifth birthday of their missing daughter. A low-key party at their family home was held, and was primarily for her younger brother and sister, but for them the birthday was "just another day without her".
13 February 2008
Madeleine Inquiry 'Close To End'
In a shock development, the police investigation into the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann is almost at an end, the Portuguese Justice Minister has revealed. Speaking to a parliamentary committee in Lisbon on Wednesday, Alberto Costa said that they were "approaching the conclusion of the process".
Madeleine Inquiry 'Close To End'
In a shock development, the police investigation into the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann is almost at an end, the Portuguese Justice Minister has revealed. Speaking to a parliamentary committee in Lisbon on Wednesday, Alberto Costa said that they were "approaching the conclusion of the process".
22 October 2007
Investigators To Re-interview McCann Friends
Friends of Madeleine McCann's parents who dined with the couple on the night the four-year-old disappeared are to be re-interviewed.
Investigators To Re-interview McCann Friends
Friends of Madeleine McCann's parents who dined with the couple on the night the four-year-old disappeared are to be re-interviewed.
18 August 2008
Maddie Alive, Says Dad
Determined dad Gerry McCann does not accept the verdict of the Portuguese police files that claim his lost daughter Madeleine is "most probably" dead.
Maddie Alive, Says Dad
Determined dad Gerry McCann does not accept the verdict of the Portuguese police files that claim his lost daughter Madeleine is "most probably" dead.
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