Madeleine McCann Is Missing
Netlore Archive: Email flier seeks information on the whereabouts of missing child Madeleine McCann, who was abducted while on holiday in Portugal on May 3, 2007.
Description: Email flier
Circulating since: May 2007
Status: Authentic
Example:
Email contributed by Jean-Francois A., May 14, 2007:
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Subject: FW: Missing Madeleine - please forward This message was started this morning by Phil McCann, Madeleine's uncle... 3-year old Madeleine was abducted whilst on holiday in Portugal on the 3rd May. Please pass on if you can, (and translate it if necessary). As you are aware my niece is still missing and I am asking everyone I know to send this as a chain letter i.e. you send it to everyone you know and ask them to do the same, as the story is only being covered in Britain, Eire and Portugal. We don't believe that she is in Portugal anymore and need to get her picture and the story across Europe as quickly as possible. Suggestions are welcome. Phil McCann  Click to Enlarge |
Analysis: True, despite the fact that the above message is erroneously attributed to the missing child's "uncle." Phil (for Philomena) McCann is Madeleine McCann's aunt.
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Police have named a suspect, British citizen Robert Murat, though they say there is not enough evidence at present to arrest him. A Russian Web designer associated with Murat has been named as a key witness.
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Sources and further reading:
50 Million Hits in Madeleine McCann Website's First Day
The Guardian, 18 May 2007Russian Denies Links to Madeleine McCann
BBC News, 17 May 2007Briton Suspect in Madeleine McCann Hunt
BBC News, 7 May 2007Holiday Girl Abducted, Police Say
BBC News, 15 May 2007
Last updated: 05/18/07
