Actually, If I were called upon to put my money down one way or another right now, I think I would bet on no complicity. I wouldn't feel very safe on it, but still, I think I would bet that the Portugese cops were acting in desperation with that last interview of the parents, lacking sufficient evidence in a high profile situation. Just a hunch.

Call me a sick bastard and a ghoul if you will. I don't care. I do third kat's wish: May god watch over Madeleine, wherever she is, and bring justice to bear for the highest good of all concerned.

The friends' departure is somewhat interesting, Victor, but they may all simply be self-centered, no?