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McCanngate - betrayed by her parents, betrayed by the system, betrayed by the media - why?
- Guardian: WikiLeaks cables: UK police 'developed' evidence against McCanns
- 'I was deceived' says Portuguese priest
- Daily Mail: So why did Madeleine McCann detectives ask so few questions after major breakthrough?
- Daily Mirror Crime Correspondent:: Who was bugging the McCanns ? And what has the answer got to do with national security?
- FBI statement on indictment of Kevin Halligen on charges of wire fraud and money laundering
- gerrymccannsblogs.co.uk
- Hasta que se sepa la Verdad (Until we know the Truth)
- McCanngate
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