ivan Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Katrice Lee has been missing since '81. She was a squaddies daughter who went missing in a NAAFI shop in Germany while with her Mum. We spent days searching the local woods and streams etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 I have to agree mate - criminal negligence to leave a small child unattended like that! Yep, I agree indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Totally agree. Has anyone in the media had the balls to say this? I won't leave my daughter for one second because that's all it takes! have they hell,i think its mental that they thought they could leave their kids and check on them every half hour or so they say. i hope they find her ok and when they do i hope the parents dont get to look after them anymore,its just wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 poor kid doesn't get to choose to be born in a good responsible family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 totally agree with you jamesmark as soon as we saw it on the news that was the first thing the wife said , would'nt even trust a child minder with my lil one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 have they hell,i think its mental that they thought they could leave their kids and check on them every half hour or so they say. i hope they find her ok and when they do i hope the parents dont get to look after them anymore,its just wrong I have been thinking about this over the last couple of days and I am now worried that the longer this goes on, the less chance they have of finding her alive!! I am also amazed that they have left the kids alone. My son is 4 and I never let him out of my sight. There have been times where I have had a dilemma about leaving him somewhere for a couple of minutes ie: asleep in the car whilst I nip into a shop or he'll be in bed and I would need to speak to my next door neighbour etc. Basically, the risk, no matter how small is not worth it when you are caught out like this. It's not usually abduction that worries me it is issues like fire. You can't leave them anywhere unattended. If it turns out that they took a massive risk, to the point that they were negligent then I have no sympathy for the parents. My thoughts are for that little girl and I hope she is found safe. One thing that being a parent has brought home to me is that children are so innocent. No malice at all. I worry constantly about losing my little boy and when things like this happen I feel that my paranoia is justified to some extent! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertpig Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 i really feel for these parents. however i would not leave my 3 year old alone and with two babies. even if checked every 10 mins it could only take a minute for a young child to choke on something my baby trys to eat everything and i wouldnt expect a 3 year old to deal with something like that. i think it was irresponsible even if the hotel corridors were patrolled by several guards. lets all pray for a speedy return with as little trauma as possible:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Another Ben Needham... he's been missing for 15 years now.... Katrice Lee has been missing since '81. There was that case in the states where this kid was snatched and missing for years. Some TV Psychic told the parent he was dead (live on TV!) but he turned up safely earlier this year. I forget his name ATM. Anyway, there's always hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Found it : Shawn Hornbeck dw_7sMKR8jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 I thought I heard that they were left alone but i thought i'd heard wrong, didn't think anyone would do that. As Lambert said, although they could see the door, how do they know the kids didn't have an accident indoors etc, or find something to play with that they shouldn't etc etc. Hope the little girl turns up unharmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Whether the parents were right or wrong, negligent or not is really an issue for later. What matters right now is finding the girl. Play the blame game later. But since I'm not personally looking for her, I'll blame who I like right now thanks. They were wrong to leave the kids alone in a situation like that. It would be nice to be able to get away with checking on your kids every 30 minutes while you enjoy an evening meal, but you can't - hence why it's a family holiday. Still, blinkered parents or not, no-one deserves what they're going through right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I was at Marwell Zoo over the weekend and overheard a staff walkie-talkie - a missing child again, gone for more than an hour. The thought that came to me was that in today's society, even if someone came across a small child in distress, lost or whatever, they'd be too scared to help out for fear of being accused of snatching the kid in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 There was that case in the states where this kid was snatched and missing for years. Some TV Psychic told the parent he was dead (live on TV!) but he turned up safely earlier this year. I forget his name ATM. And Natascha Kampusch - 8 years in an Austrian basement. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natascha_Kampusch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I think it's awful but I just don't get how they were ever left alone like that. I thought it was under 14's that couldn't be left alone? I expect it's diff in diff countries though. You would think common sense would prevail however. I'm not suprised now, parents don't seem to care. We were on the canal the other day in a canalside pub and there were kids running riot. All of a sudden 2 kids get on some random blokes boat and ask to go for a ride. He takes them down the canal a bit and back, by which time the parents have realised and are doing their nut but OMG seriously, a) they weren't watching them and b) they thought it was ok to ask a strange man to go on his boat???? Stupid man for taking them out but the landlord said to us that he's constantly having to ask parents to supervise their kids, and he get's the answer "We are here to have a nice lunch, we don't want them bothering us" etc etc. Pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I think it's awful but I just don't get how they were ever left alone like that. I thought it was under 14's that couldn't be left alone? I expect it's diff in diff countries though. You would think common sense would prevail however. I'm not suprised now, parents don't seem to care. We were on the canal the other day in a canalside pub and there were kids running riot. All of a sudden 2 kids get on some random blokes boat and ask to go for a ride. He takes them down the canal a bit and back, by which time the parents have realised and are doing their nut but OMG seriously, a) they weren't watching them and b) they thought it was ok to ask a strange man to go on his boat???? Stupid man for taking them out but the landlord said to us that he's constantly having to ask parents to supervise their kids, and he get's the answer "We are here to have a nice lunch, we don't want them bothering us" etc etc. Pathetic. That is very worrying Rosie!! I have been shocked by how some parents leave their kids to their own devices especially in public places. I remember about 2 years ago when Ellis was 2. We were in the Trafford Centre in Manchester and the place was choca block. We went in Debenhams and Ellis was in his buggy. He didn't like it in there so we let him walk a bit. He kept pulling his hand out of mine and never got more than a couple of feet away, so I was quite comfortable. He then breaks form me again and runs away, as I give chase some fat woman stands in my way and suddenly Ellis is about 10 feet away.... He runs, left and right between the clothing rack, hanger type things and suddenly disappears..... Vicki and I are frantic. Panicing and shouting after him. My stomach felt like it was going to explode and it's a feeling I never want again........Ellis was only missing for about 30 seconds but they seemed like a year! A woman who had been watching him from a distance came over to us and said, I know where he is!! At first I thought she's taken him!! She led me over to a clothing rack that was a square shape and lo and behold, there is little Ellis sat in the middle of all these clothes with a big grin on his face! I went beserk and after 1/2 hour of our shopping trip, we were on our way home as I had had enough for one day! It all goes to show that even if you are as careful as I was, you can still end up in a pickle. But some parents shouldn't be allowed to have kids if they don't look after them properly! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 there are so many rights and wrongs in this thread. All I know is that my son means everything to me and I would scarifice anything to know he remains safe and well. I hope and pray that Madeline is reunited with her parents, although each day that goes by the situation appears all the more desperate. As a new dad, It is a big learning curve and I am sure I will make a few mistakes along the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Not looking good right at this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Totally agree, 2 supposedly intelligent parents, and being doctors, it's right to assume they could afford moderate fees for childcare, if they weren't included with the hotel... Thoughts go out for the child... I also thought how any other families with people who have gone missing recently feel about all the media attention this has got... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Not looking good right at this time Not good indeed:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jake Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Not looking good right at this time Not good indeed:(Whats happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Whats happened? http://news.sky.com/skynews/home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 At least they've got some leads I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 In the States it is illegal to leave children of that age alone unattended. I would never leave my 3.5 year old alone in the house and certainly not in some strange hotel. The parents are morons and unfortunately for young Madeleine, she has to pay the price. What the hell were are they doing taking a holiday with 3 children under the age of 3 anyway. Seems a bit selfish on their part to me. The children would hardly be able to remember the holiday so whats the point other than to satisfy their own desires. Surely a trip down to the south coast of England would be able to give the children a good time. Apparently he is a cardiologist. Well if that is how he takes care of his own flesh and blood I seriously doubt people would want him taking care of their health issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 each and everyone is entitled to their opinion but slagging off the parents is imo out of order:( I am however also in agreement that leaving a child of such an age as negligent at best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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