Gerry and Kate McCann have extended their week's holiday in Portugal into a 3 months compassionate leave from their jobs. I don't know if this is paid or unpaid compassionate leave. Personally, I feel no compassion towards the couple. It is not that I am devoid of feelings. Yesterday, when the media attention took a different twist and intensified, and the focus was upon traces of blood found and Madeleine's possible death in the apartment. Gerry McCann recorded in his diary on his website "Kate and I managed an early morning run today. It was pleasantly cooler, with a refreshing breeze, which made a nice change...I spent a couple of hours this afternoon working on forthcoming events but did manage to squeeze in a much-needed haircut!".
Given that the resort offered in room babysitting service, I cannot help wondering why the McCanns did not make use of this facility? Gerry McCann specifically chose this place because of its family friendly facilities. Being responsible parents, and a professional couple, it makes sense to be on the safe side and ensure that such young children would not be left alone for several hours. It was an error of judgment to neglect the children for the sake of some drinks and a meal in a tapas bar.
By his own admission, Gerry McCann has stated that he was the last person to see Madeleine alive. It is quite understandable that the police would view him as a prime suspect. And yet, the McCanns are claiming that they are upset that the finger of suspicion is pointing towards them. They have lied to the media, and refused to answer pertinent questions claiming that to do so would damage the police investigation. It was the McCanns who came up with the "leave no stone unturned" in the search for Madeleine.
We may never find Madeleine. We ought to find out what happened to her and who was responsible for her disappearance.
When tragedy is turned into show business.
DNA from Belgium not Madeleine's.
