[LeatherTrumpet]

Madeleine or "Maddy", as she is known in Britain, vanished from her family's
apartment in the Algarve holiday resort of Praia da Luz in 2007.

The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann are marking the 18th
birthday of their daughter on Wednesday, just over 14 years since she
disappeared on holiday in Portugal.

The disappearance, just days before her fourth birthday, sparked a massive
search effort -- though no trace of her has ever been found -- and an
international media frenzy.

A source close to the family told AFP the McCanns were very private people
and would only comment if there was a fundamental development in
Madeleine's case.

German investigators have identified a convicted sex offender, named in the
press as "Christian B.", as a prime suspect in the case.

London's Metropolitan Police continue to treat Madeleine's disappearance as a
missing person inquiry and said investigations were ongoing.





https://ewn.co.za/2021/05/12/family-...deleine-mccann

[Cherie]

18? no way

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

18? no way

I remember Luke was the same age as her when she disappeared (although there's a year between them now because he'd only just turned 3 and she was about to turn 4)

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I remember Luke was the same age as her when she disappeared (although there's a year between them now because he'd only just turned 3 and she was about to turn 4)

incredible!

[GoldHeart]

Oh my goodness , 18 years old she would have been . Poor Madeline.

I remember reading a comment on YouTube a while ago, that said "I hope this case gets solved before I die" . So many people want closure, it's so grim and puzzling how this continues to be an 'ongoing investigation' .

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I remember Luke was the same age as her when she disappeared (although there's a year between them now because he'd only just turned 3 and she was about to turn 4)

Smallest boy LT was not even 1

now he is 6 foot 1

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Oh my goodness , 18 years old she would have been . Poor Madeline.

I remember reading a comment on YouTube a while ago, that said "I hope this case gets solved before I die" . So many people want closure, it's so grim and puzzling how this continues to be an 'ongoing investigation' .

Yeah I think that ship has sailed now unfortunately

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

incredible!

I think that's probably why I was so horrified to hear that they'd left her and her younger siblings alone because I had a child the same age and he would have been terrified if he'd woken up in the night and no one was there

[Glenn.]

Heartbreaking.

And disgusting that the neglectful parents were never prosecuted

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

Heartbreaking.

And disgusting that the neglectful parents were never prosecuted

Their behaviour is soo weird & suspicious . I'll never understand why they left their children alone like that

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Their behaviour is soo weird & suspicious . I'll never understand why they left their children alone like that

Its not weird or suspicious...its was just neglectful. Their friends were equally neglectful because they left their children alone too which is why they took it in turns to check on them.

[UserSince2005]

Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday Dear Maddie,
Happy Birthday to You.

[GoldHeart]

Obviously it's neglectful that's a no brainer,but what I'm saying is everything about the McCann's and their actions IS NOT normal, and I've always suspected foul play.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Obviously it's neglectful that's a no brainer,but what I'm saying is everything about the McCann's and their actions IS NOT normal, and I've always suspected foul play.

Thankfully actual trainef Scotland Yard detectives who had all the available evidence don't agree with you

[Glenn.]

LT actually believing that leaving your children alone in an apartment in a foreign country is the right thing to do

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Obviously it's neglectful that's a no brainer,but what I'm saying is everything about the McCann's and their actions IS NOT normal, and I've always suspected foul play.

Foul play Yes but not by the McCanns

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Obviously it's neglectful that's a no brainer,but what I'm saying is everything about the McCann's and their actions IS NOT normal, and I've always suspected foul play.

So what wasnt Normal??...apart from the negligence.

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

LT actually believing that leaving your children alone in an apartment in a foreign country is the right thing to do

He never said that.

[Liam-]

Hope their quiet meal was worth it

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

He never said that.

He has in the past....apparently "millions" of people do it.

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/for...illions&page=2

It's crazy that's its been 14 years, like everyone I remember it clearly.

Negligent parenting. I don't feel they did anything else to be honest but I cannot begin to think how they have managed to live with themselves all these years after leaving those babies alone. Its so sad.

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

He has in the past....apparently "millions" of people do it.

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/for...illions&page=2

It's crazy that's its been 14 years, like everyone I remember it clearly.

Negligent parenting. I don't feel they did anything else to be honest but I cannot begin to think how they have managed to live with themselves all these years after leaving those babies alone. Its so sad.

I would imagine they will regret their decision for the rest of their lives...but they have two other children to consider and no doubt that has given them the will to live. Also...I don’t think they have ever given up hope.

[parmnion]

Its many many years, and many years for us all to reflect our feelings over time about this.

My feelings are with the angel in the sky, not the selfish parents who just went to far away from the kids for a meal to be able to use that excuse.

Plus they were doctors, and probably drugged the kids.

[parmnion]

Its many many years, and many years for us all to reflect our feelings over time about this.

My feelings are with the angel in the sky, not the selfish parents who just went to far away from the kids for a meal to be able to use that excuse.

Plus they were doctors, and probably drugged the kids.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Liam-

Hope their quiet meal was worth it

.

[GoldHeart]

I honestly don't trust the parents