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13/02/2008
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".
However, Clarence Mitchell, spokesperson for Madeleine's parents Gerry and Kate McCann said that the only satisfactory conclusion for them would be Madeleine being found and reunited with her parents.
Madeleine disappeared from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in the Algarve on May 3 last year.
(KMcA)
Speaking to a parliamentary committee in Lisbon on Wednesday, Alberto Costa said that they were "approaching the conclusion of the process".
However, Clarence Mitchell, spokesperson for Madeleine's parents Gerry and Kate McCann said that the only satisfactory conclusion for them would be Madeleine being found and reunited with her parents.
Madeleine disappeared from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in the Algarve on May 3 last year.
(KMcA)
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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".
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.
17 October 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.
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.
23 May 2007
Madeleine's parents visit holy shrine
The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann have made a pilgrimage to Portugal's holiest site to pray for the four-year-old's safe return. Gerry and Kate McCann travelled to Fatima, home of the Marian shrine, in what is expected to be the first of several visits across Europe in order to raise awareness of their daughter's abduction.
Madeleine's parents visit holy shrine
The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann have made a pilgrimage to Portugal's holiest site to pray for the four-year-old's safe return. Gerry and Kate McCann travelled to Fatima, home of the Marian shrine, in what is expected to be the first of several visits across Europe in order to raise awareness of their daughter's abduction.
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