Processos Vol XV
Pages 3992 – 3995
(In English, amongst the documentation presented to LP regarding Gail Cooper’s sighting)
Summary of second statement of Jane Michelle Tanner (1 6/41/971)

Monday 30/4
Met a couple they know from Exeter, who were in the same resort (Praia da Luz or Ocean Club?) who had rented a car. Named as Jim and Charlotte Gorrod and 20 month old child.

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Info courtesy of Stella

Here are the names of individuals who were booked under the heading 'clientes directos'. (still trying to find out exactly what this means).


Donald Bxrber FP09 (spelling as seen on lists)
Pennell W3H
Seven eye / Duane Wessels S708
Claire Randell BP03
Neil Ballinger W23D
Ian Pate W21B
Donald Booker-Milburn W24D



Here is a very interesting reply from jjp over on 3a’s

I think the term "Clientos Directos" simply means 'direct clients/customers'. People who. like me, when they know a good hotel/accommodation unit, prefer to book directly and then organise a separate flight.

Seven Eye/Duane Wessels is an interesting booking - probably absolutely nothing to do with the McCann case. The booking was a long term one for a single person - from 3rd March to 2nd May 2007. Seven Eye is part of the Seven Group which has a range of interests including asset management, vehicle tracking, temperature sensing, used truck sales and property management. Whilst Seven Eye is specifically the vehicle tracking part of the group I presume that Seven Property is most relevant as they seem to have property in PDL under their management.

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Mark Warner arrival lists

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These are pages 334, 335, 336, 337, 339 & 340.

If anyone comes across any others, in particular 338, would you be kind enough to post them up please, thanks.

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The Totman’s arrived on the 28th for 7 nights and stayed in G4M

Mrs R Totman
Mr J Totman
Miss L Totman age 2
Mstr W Totman age 3

But there is a rather interesting comment at the foot of their booking which says;

Please note that activity list will only be showing 2nd week, but guest requires 2 weeks childcare from 28th April.

Now why would someone need 2 weeks childcare for a 1 week holiday ???

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other MW guests who were dining at the Tapas that evening do not appear to have had statements taken:

So in addition to the EDMUNDS -

MANN

BULLER

IRWIN

SPERREY

PATEL

COX ... no initial statement altho' one was later obtained from her partner - PATEL


All these people were eating in the Tapas for varying periods of time from 7pm to at least 9.30 pm - so you would think that their 'recollections' of the evening would be of interest to the police, wouldn't you?

But maybe such statements were requested and obtained from these people but have not been released on the DVD

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http://www.footanstey.com/index.cfm/sol ... taff_id/62

 British family caught up in the investigation say detectives have cleared them of any link to the case. Solicitor James Gorrod, from Exeter, and his family happened to be in the resort at the same time, but never met the McCann’s.
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James Gorrod, 34, a solicitor from Exeter, said that detectives had cleared him and his wife of any link to her disappearance. They had raised suspicion because they were a couple who were on holiday with the McCann’s and had hired a car with a child seat. However, it transpired that they were travelling with their two-year-old son.
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A BRITON told yesterday how he became caught up in the investigation into missing Madeleine McCann after suspicious staff at a hire car firm tipped off police.

Lawyer James Gorrod, 34, rented a blue Opel Corsa in Portugal five days before the four-year-old vanished.

Staff at rental firm Sixt, based at Faro airport, raised the alarm when he returned the vehicle on May 6 – because it was fitted with a child seat and they believed he was travelling alone.

Mr Gorrod was later contacted by British police after it was discovered he had close links with friends who had been on holiday with Madeleine’s parents, Kate and Gerry.

In a statement, Mr Gorrod said last night: “A British police officer directly liaising with the Portuguese investigation team recently contacted me to eliminate the vehicle I hired for a holiday with my wife and two-year-son in Praia da Luz at the time Madeleine McCann disappeared.

“The ¬vehicle has been identified and I have been told by the British police officer that he has no plans to interview me or my family, and he does not expect me or my family to have any further involvement in the investigation. We are, of course, deeply saddened by Madeleine’s disappearance and hope for her safe return.”

Mr Gorrod’s wife, Charlotte, yesterday said it was “absolutely ridiculous” to suggest the couple were in any way linked to Madeleine’s ¬disappearance.

She said: “Horrible things have been said about us and our friends but none of them are true.’’

The Gorrods live in Exeter, Devon, just two minutes from their friends, hospital consultant Dr Russell O’Brien and Jane Tanner, who are both key witnesses in the investigation.

The two couples met up during their week-long holiday in Portugal and it is believed Mr Gorrod and his family were staying at the same resort in Praia da Luz as the McCann’s and their seven friends.

Coincidentally, chief suspect Robert Murat, 33, was in Exeter for 10 days shortly before Madeleine vanished on May 3.

The British expat arrived back in the Algarve just 48 hours earlier on May 1. He has since been questioned several times by police but has always protested his innocence.

Mr Gorrod, his wife, and their two-year-old son William flew out to Portugal on April 28 – the same day as the McCann’s and their friends began their ill-fated holiday.

Police were alerted after Mr Gorrod returned the car eight days later. The vehicle was never examined by Portuguese police and was leased out five more times.

Three months into the investigation British police carried out a major review of the case and car hire bosses were ordered to take it off the road last Monday.

The vehicle was traced to Lisbon and has now been placed in a compound awaiting examination.

Yesterday Mrs Gorrod, 32, said how hurtful speculation about the couple’s involvement in the case had been.

She said: “This is all absolutely ridiculous. We know Dr O’Brien and Jane Tanner because we both have children of about the same age and we were staying in the same resort. At the time, the Portuguese police asked the O’Brien’s if they knew anybody who had access to a car and they gave our names.

“We were happy to talk to the police but they did not approach us.

“We know what is being said now and it is ridiculous. The car has been checked out and there is no problem. It is surprising it has come up now and very upsetting for me because I have just come out of hospital after giving birth to my second child.

“We have been told that the family and friends of the McCann’s are not under suspicion. My husband has spoken to the police and given them all the details of the car. We just want to help really and we could do without all this hassle.
“My husband was on holiday with myself and our son who is aged two. And that is why we needed a baby seat. It was our last chance to have a holiday before I got too pregnant to fly.”

Dr O’Brien, 36, has told police he saw Murat outside the McCanns’ apartment around the time of the abduction.

He was among three members of the McCanns’ party who insist they saw Murat close to the apartment that night.

Miss Tanner claims she saw a man rushing away from the complex with a child wrapped in a blanket at around 9.10pm, 50 minutes before the alarm was raised.

Portuguese police were last night still awaiting the results of DNA tests being carried out in Britain on specks of blood found in the McCanns’ holiday apartment.

Yesterday, the respected Portuguese newspaper Diario de Noticias reported that British sniffer dogs had carried out searches along the coastline close to Praia da Luz.

The newspaper claims police are working on the theory that Madeleine’s body was thrown into the sea.

It is possible her corpse was placed in a rubbish bag weighed down by rocks.

It is also claimed that police believe Madeleine died in the family’s holiday apartment – either by accident or murder.

But, despite the speculation, the McCann’s insist they will carry on believing Madeleine is alive until they are shown evidence to the contrary.
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"Mr Gorrod, his wife, and their two-year-old son William flew out to Portugal on April 28 – the same day as the McCann’s and their friends began their ill-fated holiday".
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Not according to this OC report. They arrived on the 30th April.
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From the apartment there are views over beautiful gardens to the sea where you can relax in your own private garden which is perfect for BBQ's and relaxing and safe for children.

Amenities/Facilities provided

* oven,
* fridge/freezer,
* microwave,
* dishwasher,
* washing machine,
* iron/ironing board,
* satellite tv,
* room fans,
* cot,
* high chair,
* barbecue,
* pool heating,
* shared pool
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Outdoors: Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site, Shared outdoor pool (heated)

Further details outdoors:
The apartment is located on the first floor of block G in the Club Phase amidst beautiful mature landscaped subtropical gardens with a view of the pool area and in the distance the sea. There are two balconies, one with patio furniture and a mall BBQ. You will also have full access to all the Ocean club facilities including pools, tennis courts etc.
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<!-- l -->post17209.html?hilit=james<!-- l --> gorrod#p17209 Today and under orders from higher authority, the signatory went to the premises of the SIXT rent- a-car company in the Faro airport, in order to identify and locate the vehicle that will have been rented on 28 April 2007 by an individual named James Gorrod. At the counter of the said rent-a-car [company] it was confirmed that on the referred date, at 20h06, there was delivered to the referenced person [personal details given] an Opel Corsa, colour grey, licence 75-AG-62. Together with the vehicle the referenced person rented a car seat appropriate to transport a child in the vehicle. The vehicle was returned on 6 May 2007, at 08h00, The Opel Corsa was also examined by Eddie and Keela: <!-- l -->topic35-10.html <!-- l -->

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This must be her:
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This Jeni Weinberger also lets a holiday cottage in Glenluce, Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland).
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appears to be a Dr D Pawer at Queen's Hospital, Burton-on-Trent:

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(Warning a long PDF file on Minutes of meeting)

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according to a newspaper report, the first the Gorrod's knew about it was when a note was pushed under their door the following day:

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The report may of course, not be accurate!

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if block c was numbered the same as block g then their apt would be the ground floor one with the private back gardens

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With thanks to Pamalam, I think I've found a layout of OC.

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We just need to somehow mark up each block, but that is outside my capabilities.

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this article refers to the Gorrods aswell;

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http://www.the3arguidos.info/topic6681-10.html
 Goncalo Amaral said. “That was what we were trying to find out. Searching within their friends, because the couple had a lot of acquaintances. We tried to understand where the little girl could have been during those twenty something days”.

Acquaintances, as you know means connections or associates, which could also mean other guests. If we look at all the other guests and there are no connections with the McCann’s, then great. It’s another thing we can cross off the list. But on the other hand, if by grouping all the guests by apartments and then by locations, we see something different, it might prove useful. It is an exercise that no one has thought to undertake before and I just thought it would be useful. So I apologise if you think this will not be helpful. I also apologise for completely misunderstanding the meaning of your last warning, which I thought was to do with my personal opinions on the tapas reservations, not the lists.

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according to nicky gills police statement she flew out on the sunday 6th so that entry can't be for her
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