Day 779: 20/06/2009 Saturday.
Madeleine Beth McCann
General Update - 19th
June 2009
There has been much reported in the media recently about Raymond
Hewlett. As far as our investigators are aware, there is no evidence to link
him to Madeleine ?he is a person of interest to the inquiry rather than a
suspect. Following the sensationalised reporting in certain sections of the
media with regards to Mr Hewlett, our investigators wished to interview him in
order to eliminate him from the inquiry. Despite our investigators requests via
Mr Hewlett's lawyer, their attempts to conduct an interview were unsuccessful
as we were simply unwilling to pay. It is very disappointing that certain
elements of the media felt it appropriate to pay a convicted paedophile
(whether that be directly or indirectly) in order to obtain a ?story?, whilst
those people who are qualified to carry out such enquiries and who are
genuinely looking for Madeleine were unable to do so.
On a more positive note, we have recently been planning a summer
campaign in the hope that holiday-makers, travel companies and transport
agencies will help us again in our search for Madeleine. So far, things are
looking promising and we will soon have "travel packs" available via the
website for anyone willing to help in this way. We greatly appreciate the
continued help and support we are receiving from the general public. It's
incredibly reassuring and uplifting that over two years down the line so many
people still want to help. Without doubt, it will increase our chance of
finding Madeleine.
On Tuesday evening, we took part in the Rothley & Soar Valley
Lions 10K road race here in the village.
Twenty of us (family and friends) wore our Madeleine t-shirts and
that together with cheers of encouragement from spectators, made it all
worthwhile. It was a really enjoyable evening and a fantastically
well-supported event. We're already talking about next years run! Hopefully we
wont be needing to wear our t-shirts for that one
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