The media love such stories. Another controversial case is that of Madeleine McCann. Her parents were investigated by Portuguese authorities looking into their daughter's disappearance.


Britain's ambassador to Portugal, Alexander Wykeham Ellis, made headlines with remarks he reportedly made to his American counterpart in Washington, US Ambassador Al Hoffman regarding Portuguese police naming Gerry and Kate McCann as "arguidos", or formal suspects, in the case.

The McCann case remains unsolved. Gerry and Kate McCann admitted leaving their children alone in the apartment while they went out to a party with friends.