Goncalo Amaral - Boozer

The following articles describe Goncalo Amaral as a "boozer" or "boozy"; or they refer to the original "two hour boozy lunch" controversy - a story blown up in a very suspicious manner. (See "The Carvi Seafood Restaurant Scandal" for details.)

Headlines follow:

POLICE 'SEEN AT TWO HOUR LUNCH' Association National Newswire, 7 June 2007 Judiciara (PJ) spokesman Olegario Sousa and Goncalo Amaral , head of the regional PJ, were spotted as Kate and Gerry McCann travelled to Berlin and Amsterdam

MADELEINE POLICE 'SEEN AT TWO HOUR LUNCH' Association National Newswire 7 June 2007 Judiciara (PJ) spokesman Olegario Sousa and Goncalo Amaral , head of the regional PJ, were spotted as Kate and Gerry McCann travelled to Berlin and Amsterdam

OFFICERS DEFEND TWO-HOUR LUNCHES Times, 8 June 2007, David Brown officers involved in the search for Madeleine McCann have been seen regularly going out for two-hour lunches.

MADDY POLICE DEFEND LONG LUNCH BREAK; ED HARRIS Evening Standard, 8 June 2007 Judiciara spokesman Olegario Sousa and Goncalo Amaral , head of the regional force, were seen as Kate and Gerry McCann travelled to Berlin and Amsterdam

MADELEINE OFFICERS DEFEND THEIR REGULAR TWO-HOUR LUNCHES Times, 8 June 2007, David Brown, Praia da Luz Thomas Catan, Madrid officers involved in the search for Madeleine McCann have been seen regularly going out for two-hour lunches.

DETECTIVES' BOOZY LUNCH Daily Express, 8 June 2007 ranked number three in the investigation, Goncalo Amaral , drank wine and whisky with their lunch in Praia de Luz

MADELEINE DETECTIVE FACES CHARGES OVER ATTACK ON SUSPECT Association National Newswire, 10:30 AM, 7 September 2007, 428 words Goncalo Amaral , co-ordinator of the Policia Judiciara (PJ) in Portimao, Algarve, is one of five men accused of 'scenes of aggression'' against Leonor Cipriano

DETECTIVE IN CHARGE FACES CLAIMS OF ASSAULTING FEMALE SUSPECT Post, 8 September 2007 Goncalo Amaral , co-ordinator of the Policia Judiciara (PJ) in Portimao, Algarve, is one of five men accused of "scenes of aggression" against Leonor Cipriano

HE HAS 3-HOUR BOOZY LUNCHES, WORKS ONLY FOUR HOURS A DAY AND HAS OPENLY ACCUSED KATE & GERRY OF KILLING THEIR DAUGHTER.. THIS IS THE COP LEADING THE HUNT FOR MADELEINE .. IT'S JUST SICKENING Sunday Mirror, 30 September 2007, GRANT HODGSON in Praia da Luz not, it seems, to Chief Inspector Goncalo Amaral

PORTUGUESE POLICE ACCUSE MADELEINE 'S PARENTS OF HINDERING INQUIRY France Presse, 7:30 AM, 2 October 2007, ALC Goncalo Amaral told the Diario de Noticas daily that British police "have been investigating leads created and cultivated by the McCanns

ASSOCIATION NATIONAL NEWSWIRE - NO TITLE By Chris Greenwood, PA Crime Correspondent Association National Newswire, 6:18 AM, 2 October 2007 Goncalo Amaral said Kate and Gerry McCann have been calling the shots by identifying lines of inquiry for Leicestershire officers.

CHIEF INVESTIGATOR IN MISSING MADELEINE CASE DISMISSED France Presse, 11:04 AM, 2 October 2007 detective leading the inquiry into the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal was dismissed on Tuesday, Portuguese police chief Alipio Ribeiro said.

PORTUGUESE DETECTIVE 'REMOVED FROM MADELEINE CASE' Association National Newswire, 2 October 2007 Goncalo Amaral was reportedly taken off the case following his comments that Kate and Gerry McCann had been calling the shots

OFF THE CASE; FROM VANESSA ALLEN IN PORTIMAO; MADELEINE POLICE CHIEF DEMOTED AFTER AMAZING RANT AGAINST MCCANNS AND BRITISH DETECTIVES Mail, 3 October 2007 Inspector Goncalo Amaral was removed from the inquiry after he claimed that British detectives had been duped by Kate and Gerry McCann and only investigated leads which were ' convenient' for the couple

DETECTIVE LEADING HUNT FOR MADELEINE SACKED AFTER BLAST AT UK POLICE: INSPECTOR SAYS MCCANNS SWAYED BRITISH OFFICERS FAMILY LAWYER ATTACKS 'ABSURD' COMMENTS Guardian, 3 October 2007, Paul Hamilos Madrid Brendan de Beer Portimao Goncalo Amaral : 'The British police have only investigated leads Gerry and Kate McCann want following up'

MADELEINE CASE OFFICER DEMOTED. Times, 3 October 2007, Paul Hamilos in Madrid and Brendan de Beer in Portimao The Portuguese detective heading the investigation into the disappearance of the British child Madeleine McCann was removed from the case yesterday and demoted from his post as chief of police in Portimao

OFF THE CASE 3 October 2007, RYAN PARRY in Praia da Luz bungling Portuguese police chief running the Madeleine McCann probe was last night kicked off the case by furious bosses.

MADELEINE COP AXED Daily Record, 3 October 2007, Ryan Parry workshy Portuguese cop running the hunt for Madeleine McCann was kicked off the case yesterday - hours after he launched a ranting attack on the tot's parents and British police.

MADELEINE COP KICKED OFF CASE 3 October 2007, RYAN PARRY in Praia da Luz demoted boozy Chief Inspector Goncalo Amaral after he launched an astonishing attack on parents Kate and Gerry and British detectives.

McCANNED 3 October 2007, RYAN PARRY in Praia da Luz BOOZY chief inspector Goncalo Amaral was last night off the Madeleine McCann case after an astonishing attack on Kate and Gerry.

FEARS FOR MADDY SEARCH AFTER POLICE CHIEF IS AXED; KIRAN RANDHAWA IN PRAIA DA LUZ Evening Standard, 3 October 2007 Goncalo Amaral was removed from his post after he condemned British police, saying they 'have only worked on what the McCann couple want them to work on'.

ASSOCIATION NATIONAL NEWSWIRE - NO TITLE PA Reporters, 1:29 AM, 3 October 2007 Inspector Goncalo Amaral was taken off the case following his comments that Kate and Gerry McCann had been calling the shots by identifying lines of inquiry for Leicestershire officers.

AXED DETECTIVE WAS CONTROVERSIAL FIGURE IN MADELEINE INQUIRY Association National Newswire, 2:07 AM, 3 October 2007 Inspector Goncalo Amaral , who has been removed from the Madeleine McCann inquiry, was a controversial figure at the centre of the investigation.

INSPECTOR CLUELESS GETS BOOT Star, 3 October 2007, by JERRY LAWTON boozy Portuguese police chief heading the Madeleine McCann inquiry has been sacked from the case after accusing Brit detectives of shielding her parents.

ROGUE MADDIE COP ENJOYED 3-HOUR-LONG BOOZY LUNCHES Herald, 3 October 2007 Inspector Goncalo Amaral had regularly spent hours enjoying boozy lunches despite being openly criticised for failing to spend more time on the case.

MAD RANT THAT GOT MADDIE COP SACKED Sun, 3 October 2007, Clodagh Hartley and Nick Parker in Portimao Inspector Goncalo Amaral -in charge of the day-to-day running of the case - made the astonishing claim in a Portuguese newspaper.

POLICE CHIEF REMOVED FROM MISSING MADELEINE INQUIRY Post, 3 October 2007 Goncalo Amaral was reportedly taken off the case following his comments that Kate and Gerry McCann had been identifying lines of inquiry for Leicestershire police officers.

TOP PORTUGUESE DETECTIVE 'AXED' FROM CASE Press & Journal, 3 October 2007 Goncalo Amaral was reportedly taken off the case following his comments that Kate and Gerry McCann had been calling the shots by identifying lines of inquiry for Leicestershire officers.

LEAD DETECTIVE TAKEN OFF MADELEINE CASE Journal, 3 October 2007 Goncalo Amaral was reportedly taken off the case following his comments that Kate and Gerry McCann had been calling the shots by identifying lines of inquiry for Leicestershire officers.

BOOZY LUNCHES AND UNCHECKED LEADS Daily Express, 3 October 2007 Goncalo Amaral has been at the centre of a series of controversies since taking over as head of police in Portimao.

MADELEINE DETECTIVE KICKED OFF CASE AFTER BLASTING BRITISH POLICE Daily Express, 3 October 2007, David Pilditch and Martin Evans in Praia da Luz Inspector Goncalo Amaral was booted off the inquiry hours after launching an astonishing public attack on British police – claiming they had been duped by Kate and Gerry McCann.

NEW COP IN CHARGE ..NEW HOPE FOR US 4 October 2007, RYAN PARRY in Praia da Luz a source close to them said they were ready to fly back to Portugal to meet Goncalo Amaral 's replacement if necessary.

GOOD RIDDANCE Sun, 4 October 2007, Sharon Hendry was boozy , incompetent and convinced the McCanns killed Maddie...so we say to sacked police chief Amaral

COPPER MEANT TO FIND MADDIE HUNTED DOWN PARENTS INSTEAD; OPINION Sun, 6 October 2007, Lorraine Kelly is a scandal that it has taken so long for the boozy , bumbling policeman in charge of the Madeleine McCann investigation to be given the boot.

TRUTH ABOUT THE MADELEINE POLICE Daily Express, 6 October 2007, David Pilditch in Praia da Luz and Rachel Porter newspaper Expresso reported: " Gonçalo Amaral convinced himself that the child's mother was involved in the crime when he saw her on a TV programme, mourning and speaking of her daughter in the past tense.

PORTUGUESE PUT TOP COP IN CHARGE OF THE SEARCH Herald, 9 October 2007 Goncalo Amaral wastaken off the case following his claim that Kate and Gerry McCann had been calling the shots by identifying lines of enquiry for Leicestershire officers.

INEPT.. INCOMPETENT.. I'M INCANDESCENT 21 October 2007, STEWART WHITTINGHAM appalling extent of the shambles came to light when Goncalo Amaral , the police chief leading the five month investigation into Maddie's disappearance, was fired.

MY 2007 DAFTAS Sunday Mirror, 30 December 2007, FIONA McINTOSH Murat to interview the Tapas Seven, to the chief of police Goncalo Amaral (right) being sacked over his evil suggestions that British police were helping Kate and Gerry cover up their role in Madeleine 's death.

YOU'RE STILL PRIME SUSPECTS 4 January 2008, ROD CHAYTOR and PAUL BYRNE Rebelo replaced boozy chief Goncalo Amaral in October the McCanns thought his review of the case would back them. But they were stunned to find his report still keeps them in the frame.

262 DAYS MISSING AND.. MADDY'S BLUNDER COP BACK ON CASE Sunday Mirror, 20 January 2008, NICK OWENS and GRANT HODGSON Goncalo Amaral - fired from the investigation after the Sunday Mirror exposed his long, boozy lunches - has held a string of meetings with new chief detective Paulo Rebelo.

THE MAN WHO RAN OFF WITH MADDY? Sunday Mirror, 20 January 2008, NICK OWENS and GRANT HODGSON Goncalo Amaral - fired from the investigation after the Sunday Mirror exposed his long, boozy lunches - has held a string of meetings with new chief detective Paulo Rebelo.

LETTER: YOUR SAY - MODEST HEROES OF FLIGHT BA38 Sunday Mirror, 27 January 2008, John McCafferty Portuguese cop Goncalo Amaral had long, boozy lunches when he was supposed to be heading the inquiry for missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann and was taken off the case, so why is he being...

McCANNS BLAST TOP COP 'S BOOK Star, 26 April 2008, JERRY LAWTON boozy detective sacked from the Madeleine McCann inquiry is to publish a book about the case.

'LIES' OF MADDIE PARENTS Sun, 26 April 2008, Antonella Lazzeri Goncalo Amaral , 48, who was booted off the case after five months, refuses to believe Gerry and Kate McCann had nothing to do with the tot's disappearance.

WE'LL SAVAGE BUNGLING COPS ON OPRAH SHOW 20 July 2008, NICK DORMAN couple are likely to focus their fury on top cop Goncalo Amaral , who was kicked off the Madeleine case last October following allegations of incompetence and attacks on his British police counterparts

AMANDA PLATELL; IS THIS THE BEST WAY TO HELP MADDIE? Mail, 26 July 2008 missing child investigation in its history. Revenge against the former head of the investigation, Goncalo Amaral , over his book about Madeleine , even though he has already been sacked, discredited and disgraced.

DODGY TRACKERS TOP A CATALOGUE OF POLICE HOWLERS 10 August 2008, DEAN ROUSEWELL detective Goncalo Amaral , 47 - later thrown off the case after criticising British cops - was accused of taking boozy three-hour breaks.

MANDY MESS ON MG CRASH Sun, 15 September 2009 pleased the book by former Portuguese police officer Goncalo Amaral , right, The Truth Of The Lie, has been banned.

SACKED COP CHIEF TO GIVE MADDIE TALK Daily Record, 11 January 2010 cop who led the hunt for Madeleine McCann plans to visit the UK to talk about his claims that her parents are to blame for her disappearance.

PORTUGAL STILL POURING PAIN ON THE MCCANNS; THEY NEED OUR HELP News of the World, 17 January 2010, ANNA SMITH it shouldn't be any surprise that disgraced detective Gonçalo Amaral spat, "F*** the McCanns," when asked if his book was hurting the couple.

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The British Media versus Amaral - OCTOBER 2007

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October 2007 Headlines re: Goncalo Amaral



"Chief investigator in missing Madeleine case dismissed." Agence France Presse. 2 Oct. 2007.

"Portugal removes detective leading Madeleine case." Reuters News. 2 Oct. 2007.

"Head of Madeleine police investigation sacked." Agence France Presse. 2 Oct. 2007.

Clarke, Josie. Portuguese detective 'removed from Madeleine case'." Press Association. 2 Oct. 2007.

"Portuguese official chides British police for being misled by parents." The Canadian Press. 2 Oct. 2007.

"Portugal: Officer off missing girl case. The New York Times." 3 Oct. 2007.

"Boozy lunches and unchecked leads." The Daily Express, 3 Oct. 2007.

Pilditch, David and Martin Evans "Madeleine detective kicked off case after blasting British police." The Daily Express, 3 Oct. 2007.

Allen, Vanessa "Off the case; Madeleine police chief demoted after amazing rant against McCanns and British detectives" Daily Mail, 3 Oct. 2007.

"Detective leading hunt for Madeleine sacked after blast at UK police: Inspector says McCanns swayed British officers Family lawyer attacks 'absurd' comments" The Guardian, 3 Oct. 2007.

Hamilos, Paul and Brendan de Beer "Madeleine case officer demoted." Irish Times, 3 Oct. 2007.

Parry, Ryan. "Off the case." Mirror. 3 Oct. 2007. Boozy cop is demoted after furious outburst against the McCanns The bungling Portuguese police chief running the Madeleine McCann probe was last night kicked off the case by furious bosses.

"Detective who criticised McCanns taken off case." Birmingham Post, 3 Oct. 2007.

Parry, Ryan. "Madeleine cop axed." Scottish Daily Record, 3 Oct. 2007. Boss pays price for rant at parents. The workshy Portuguese cop running the hunt for Madeleine McCann was kicked off the case yesterday - hours after he launched a ranting attack on the tot's parents and British police.

Parry, Ryan. "Madeleine cop kicked off case." Mirror. 3 Oct. 2007. Bosses fury at McCann rant The bungling Portuguese police chief running the Madeleine McCann probe was last night kicked off the case by furious bosses.

Parry, Ryan. "McCanned." Mirror. 3 Oct. 2007. Boozy cop is demoted after furious outburst against Kate & Gerry BOOZY chief inspector Goncalo Amaral was last night off the Madeleine McCann case after an astonishing attack on Kate and Gerry.

"Portuguese detective removed from Madeleine case." Daily Post. 3 Oct. 2007.

"Maddie case officer removed." Daily Post (North Wales), 3 Oct. 2007.

"Portuguese officer taken off Madeleine case." The Irish Examiner. 3 Oct. 2007. The new head of the Portuguese police investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann should "refocus" the inquiry on finding the youngster, the family’s spokesman said today.

Simpson, Aislinn. "Madeleine inquiry chief sacked after attack on British police." The Daily Telegraph. 3 Oct. 2007. The Portuguese detective leading the Madeleine McCann investigation was sacked from the inquiry last night after launching an astonishing public attack on his British counterparts.

Brown, David Brown and Patrick Foster. "Madeleine detective sacked after outburst." The Times, 3 Oct. 2007. He accused British police of a cover-up. Alarmed Portuguese take immediate action.

Panja, Tariq. "Family: New chief in Madeleine case should refocus efforts to find her." Associated Press. 3 Oct. 2007. The new chief investigator in the case of missing British girl Madeleine McCann should refocus the investigation on finding her, a spokesman for her parents said Wednesday.

Randhawa, Kiran. "Fears for maddy search after police chief is axed." The Evening Standard, 3 Oct. 2007. The parents of Madeleine McCann fear the search for their daughter could come to a halt following the sacking of the Portuguese detective in charge of the investigation.

"The new head of the Portuguese police investigation into the disappearance of..." Press Association, 3 Oct. 2007. The new head of the Portuguese police investigation into the disappearance of Rothley girl Madeleine McCann should 'refocus'' the inquiry on finding the youngster, the family's spokesman said.

Herbert, Ian. "Detective leading Madeleine hunt dropped from case after outburst." The Independent, 3 Oct. 2007.

"Axed detective was controversial figure in Madeleine inquiry." Press Association. 3 Oct. 2007.

Lawton, Jerry. "Inspector Clueless gets boot." Daily Star. 3 Oct. 2007. A BOOZY Portuguese police chief heading the Madeleine McCann inquiry has been sacked from the case after accusing Brit detectives of shielding her parents.

"Rogue Maddie cop enjoyed 3-hour-long boozy lunches." Evening Herald. 3 Oct. 2007. The sacked Portuguese detective who had been leading the Madeleine McCann case had gained a reputation for his long, liquid lunches while the world waits for a breakthrough in the case.

"McCanns want focus put back on finding daughter.." Evening Herald. 3 Oct. 2007. Kate and Gerry McCann today called for the new head of the Portuguese police investigation to "refocus'' the inquiry on finding Madeleine.

"Maddie investigator sacked." SBS World News. 3 Oct. 2007.

Hartley, Clodagh. "Maddie cop sacked; Police chief a 'liability'." The Sun, 3 Oct. 2007. Portuguese bungler axed after attack on McCanns The bungling Portuguese cop running the Madeleine McCann probe was sensationally axed last night.

Hartley, Clodagh and Nick Parker. "Mad rant that got Maddie cop sacked." The Sun, 3 Oct. 2007.  Amaral claims Brit detectives duped by family The top cop removed from the Madeleine probe yesterday had accused British police of being duped by the McCanns.

"Detective removed from Madeleine case." The Irish News, 3 Oct. 2007. The Portuguese detective in charge of the Madeleine McCann inquiry was removed from the case yesterday after accusing her parents of manipulating British police, it was reported last night.

"Madeleine detective taken off." The Western Mail, 3 Oct. 2007.

"Maddie probe hits impasse after detective's sacking." Agence France Presse, 3 Oct. 2007.

"Maddie detective sacked - Costly outburst." Sydney MX, 3 Oct. 2007.

"Family's plea in Maddie hunt twist." Liverpool Echo, 3 Oct. 2007. The new head of the Portuquese police investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann should "refocus" the inquiry on finding the youngster, the family's spokesman said today.

"Call to 'refocus' on search for Maddie." Birmingham Mail, 3 Oct. 2007. The new head of the Portuguese police investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann should "refocus" the inquiry on finding the youngster, the family's spokesman said today.

"Maddie hunt plea." Birmingham Mail, 3 Oct. 2007. The new head of the Portuguese police investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann should "refocus" the inquiry on finding the youngster, the family's spokesman said today.

Hamilos, Paul and Brendan de Beer. "Detective leading hunt for Madeleine sacked after blast at UK police: Inspector says McCanns swayed British officers ..." The Guardian, 3 Oct. 2007.

"Missing-toddler investigator fired." Ottawa Citizen, 3 Oct. 2007. The detective leading the investigation into the disappearance of the British toddler Madeleine McCann was sacked yesterday, soon after he criticized British police officers working on the case.

"Madeleine case detective sacked." Calgary Herald, 3 Oct. 2007.

"Police chief removed from missing Madeleine inquiry." Yorkshire Post, 3 Oct. 2007. The Portuguese detective in charge of the Madeleine McCann inquiry was removed from the case after accusing her parents of manipulating British police, it was reported.

"Madeleine McCann chief detective sacked." The Press Trust of India Limited, 3 Oct. 2007. The Portuguese detective, heading the Madeleine McCann probe, has been sacked for launching a public attack on his British counterparts and the missing toddler's parents.

"'Focus on finding our Madeleine'." Evening Express, 3 Oct. 2007. The new head of the Portuguese police probe into Madeleine McCann's disappearance should "refocus" on finding her, the family's spokesman said today.

"Top Portuguese detective 'axed' from case." Aberdeen Press & Journal, 3 Oct. 2007.

"Detective is 'removed from Madeleine case'." Western Morning News, 3 Oct. 2007. The Portuguese detective in charge of the Madeleine McCann inquiry was removed from the case yesterday after accusing her parents of manipulating British police, it was reported last night.

"Madeleine detective is taken off the case." Leicester Mercury, 3 Oct. 2007.

"'Refocus on Madeleine'." Nottingham Evening Post, 3 Oct. 2007. The new head of the Portuguese police investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann should "refocus" the inquiry on finding the youngster, the family's spokesman said today.

"Find Maddie, family plead." Evening Gazette, 3 Oct. 2007. The new head of the Portuguese police investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann should "refocus" the inquiry on finding the youngster, the family's spokesman said today.

"Lead detective taken off Madeleine case." The Journal, 3 Oct. 2007.

"Portugal: officer off missing girl case." The New York Times,  3 Oct. 2007. Portuguese Chief Inspector Goncalo Amaral, who is overseeing investigation into disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is removed from case after chiding British police; says they are being misled by girl's parents Kate and Gerry McCann...

Pilditch, David and Martin Evans. "Kate and Gerry: We'll fly back to Portugal." The Daily Express, 4 Oct. 2007. Madeleine McCann's parents are happy to fly to Portugal to meet whoever replaces sacked Chief Inspector Goncalo Amaral in the investigation into their daughter's disappearance.

Pilditch, David and Martin Evans. "Madeleine: Nobody in charge for a week." The Daily Express, 4 Oct. 2007. The hunt for Madeleine McCann has been thrown into chaos following the sacking of Chief Inspector Goncalo Amaral.

Pilditch, David and Martin Evans. "Kate and Gerry: We'll fly back to Portugal." The Daily Express, 4 Oct. 2007. The McCanns would be happy to fly to Portugal to meet the successor of sacked chief inspector Goncalo Amaral, it emerged last night.

Brown, David and Patrick Foster. "Madeleine cop sacked." The Australian, 4 Oct. 2007.The Portuguese detective leading the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann was sacked on Tuesday after he accused British police of helping her parents hide their role in their daughter's death.

Miranda, Charles. "Detective sacked from Maddie case." The Advertiser, 4 Oct. 2007.

"Madeleine cop sacked." The Australian, 4 Oct. 2007.

Miranda, Charles. "Portugal fires cop over UK outburst." Daily Telegraph. 4 Oct. 2007.

Allen, Vanessa. "Now focus on finding maddie, her parents tell police." Daily Mail, 4 Oct. 2007. The search for Madeleine McCann will be leaderless until at least next week.

"Off the case. Officer sacked." Townsville Bulletin, 4 Oct. 2007.

Miranda, Charles. "Madeleine detective sacked after outburst." Hobart Mercury, 4 Oct. 2007.

Parry, Ryan. "New cop in charge ..new hope for us." Mirror. 4 Oct. 2007. McCanns pray for fresh start after chief ousted Kate and Gerry McCann hope that bringing in a new police chief will give the hunt for Madeleine a new impetus.

"Focus efforts on finding Maddy, say McCanns." Birmingham Post, 4 Oct. 2007. The new head of the Portuguese police investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann should "refocus" the inquiry on finding the youngster, the family's spokesman said yesterday.

Tariq Panja . "Lay off parents and find Maddie." Scottish Daily Record, 4 Oct. 2007. Family plea after top cop axed Madeleine McCann's parents want the officer who takes over the case to refocus the investigation on finding her.

"Maddie parents' cop plea." Scottish Daily Record, 4 Oct. 2007. The parents of missing Madeleine McCann want the officer who takes over the case to refocus the investigation on finding her. Kate and Gerry McCann were said to be prepared to return to Portugal to see the new man.

Simpson, Aislinn. "Madeleine case in disarray after sacking." The Daily Telegraph. 4 Oct. 2007.

"Get Sarah cop to find Maddie." Daily Star. 4 Oct. 2007. Lawton, Jerry. 'Ace British detective will crack the case' A British "super cop" was last night set to be brought in to crack the Madeleine McCann case.

"Madeleine cop gets the boot." The Daily Post (New Zealand), 4 Oct. 2007.

"McCanns fear Maddie search is hit by police row." Evening Herald. 4 Oct. 2007. The parents of missing Madeleine McCann are concerned that the search for their little girl has come to a halt as Portuguese officials struggle to find a new chief of police.

"Senior Madeleine policeman 'asks for time off'." The Irish Examiner. 4 Oct. 2007.

Hartley, Clodagh . "Maddie cops in chaos." The Sun, 4 Oct. 2007. The clueless Portuguese cops searching for Madeleine McCann face a WEEK without anyone in charge after the chief bungler was sacked, it was revealed yesterday.

Hendry, Sharon. "Good riddance." The Sun, 4 Oct. 2007. He was boozy, incompetent and convinced the McCanns killed Maddie...so we say to sacked police chief Amaral: HE'S the crumpled copper who looks like a seedy character from a bad detective movie.

"Senior Madeleine policeman 'asks for time off'." Press Association National Newswire, 4 Oct. 2007. Tim Walsh, A senior police officer in the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has asked for an extended leave of absence, it was reported today.

"Fresh setback in Madeleine investigation." Guardian Unlimited, 4 Oct. 2007. The Madeleine McCann investigation faced a fresh setback today after reports that the second in command on the case, chief inspector Tavares Almeida, had requested an extended leave of absence.

Walsh, Tim. "Press Association National Newswire, 4 Oct. 2007. The parents of Madeleine McCann said today they had been inundated with messages of support which had helped to keep them strong 'during the worst times''.

"Focus on finding Madeleine plea." Aberdeen Press & Journal, 4 Oct. 2007. The new head of the Portuguese police investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann should "refocus" the inquiry on finding the youngster, the family's spokesman said yesterday.

"Your help carried us through the worst times." Leicester Mercury, 4 Oct. 2007.

"Mccanns: Your support kept us going." Leicester Mercury, 4 Oct. 2007. The parents of Madeleine McCann have said a heartfelt thank you to the people of Leicestershire, saying: "Your support kept us going during the worst of times."

Barrow, Andrew. "Now try to find our child, say McCanns." The Journal, 4 Oct. 2007. Spokesman calls for end to newspaper allegations.

Foster, Patrick. "Madeleine inquiry stalls over new chief." The Times, 4 Oct. 2007.

"I cry every day says Kate." The Daily Express, 5 Oct. 2007. Martin Stote For the first time she reveals her torment

"UK police backed move on parents." The Daily Express, 5 Oct. 2007. British police supported the decision to make Kate and Gerry McCann suspects in their daughter's disappearance, it was claimed last night.

Evans, Martin. "Chaos as police chief No 2 quits the McCann inquiry." The Daily Express, 5 Oct. 2007. The case against Kate and Gerry McCann went into meltdown last night after another top detective quit the investigation. Chief Inspector Tavares Almeida, who was second in command, told his superiors he no longer wanted to work on the case.

"Maddie search leader delay." Daily Telegraph. 5 Oct. 2007. The search for Madeleine McCann will be leaderless until at least next week as sacked detective Goncalo Amaral was unlikely to be replaced before Monday.

Hamilos, Paul. "Sacked Madeleine detective's deputy seeks leave." The Guardian, 5 Oct. 2007.

Allen, Vanessa and David Wilkes. "Some days I just can't stop the tears, says Maddie's mother." Daily Mail, 5 Oct. 2007. Kate McCann has cried every day of the five months since she lost her daughter Madeleine.

"A grieving mum sobs every day - McCanns speak out." Daily Telegraph. 5 Oct. 2007. Kate McCann revealed last night how she weeps every day for her missing daughter Madeleine.

"Second top Madeleine officer may leave case." The Irish Examiner. 5 Oct. 2007. The investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has suffered another set back, with a second senior Portuguese detective looking to leave the inquiry.

Chaytor, Rod. "Kate McCann speaks as never before.. Every day felt like a week." Mirror. 5 Oct. 2007. An emotional Kate McCann yesterday gave the most revealing insight so far into the nightmare she and husband Gerry have endured.

Continue Reading... Labels: Clarence Mitchell, Goncalo Amaral, Leicestershire Police, Madeleine McCann