[CaudleHalbard]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Because this "person who took Maddie" is only a theory, there is no evidence to say she was actually abducted, it's just what they think was the most likely theory No one actually knows for sure what happened to maddie so how can anyone discuss or direct any hatred towards him/her/them?

It slightly annoys me when the media talk of Maddie being "taken" or "abducted".

There is no evidence of such an act.

On the other hand, there is purportedly evidence (albeit hotly disputed by the McCanns) that the child died in their holiday apartment. An English translation of Gonçalo Amaral's book is online; whether or not you agree with its conclusions, it is worth reading if you are at all interested in this very strange case.