Madeleine McCann disappearance latest – 15 years since ‘horrific crime’ as Maddie’s parents demand answers

MADELEINE McCann’s parents say it’s “essential” they learn the truth about their daughter on the 15th anniversary of her disappearance.

In a message on the Official Find Madeleine Campaign Facebook page on Monday, Kate and Gerry McCann revealed they need closure on what happened to the toddler in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on May 3 2007.

The Metropolitan Police, which continues to treat Madeleine’s disappearance as a missing person inquiry, said it is “committed” to finding the truth 15 years on.

The McCanns’ post read: “This year we mark 15 years since we last saw Madeleine. It feels no harder than any other but no easier either.

“It’s a very long time. Many people talk about the need for ‘closure’. It’s always felt a strange term. Regardless of outcome, Madeleine will always be our daughter and a truly horrific crime has been committed. These things will remain.

“It is true though that uncertainty creates weakness; knowledge and certainty give strength, and for this reason our need for answers, for the truth, is essential.

“We are grateful for the ongoing work and commitment of the UK, Portuguese and German authorities as it is this combined police effort which will yield results and bring us those answers.

“As always, we would like to thank all of our supporters for their continued good wishes and support.

“It is a huge comfort to know that regardless of time passed, Madeleine is still in people’s hearts and minds. Thank you.”

The McCanns recently welcomed news that caged Christian B has been made an “arguido” – an official suspect.

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