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Video Appeal Renews Maddy Search

Message accompanies interviews by Kate McCann

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(Newser) – A video designed to go viral is an appeal to the friends and associates of Madeleine McCann's kidnapper, saying, "It is never too late to do the right thing." The video, released tonight, includes images of what Maddy—who was 3 when she went missing in 2007—might look like now. "This is about hope, it’s about collective hope," the head of the British agency spearheading the effort tells the Times of London. "I believe this message will deliver answers for us."

"We know that there is someone out there who knows who is involved in her disappearance," says the narrator of the 1-minute, 36-second video. "They may be keeping this secret out of fear, misplaced loyalty or even love." To see the complete message, click the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre link at right.

A picture of missing toddler Madeleine McCann is held by her aunt Philomena McCann as she gives television interviews after visiting Parliament on May 16, 2007, in London.
A picture of missing toddler Madeleine McCann is held by her aunt Philomena McCann as she gives television interviews after visiting Parliament on May 16, 2007, in London.   (Getty Images)
Philomena McCann carries a picture of her missing niece Madeleine McCann as she visits Parliament on May 16, 2007, in London.
Philomena McCann carries a picture of her missing niece Madeleine McCann as she visits Parliament on May 16, 2007, in London.   (Getty Images)
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Netstorm2k9
Nov 2, 09 6:56 PM CST
This kind of desperate hope is heartbreaking to observe. The odds of this little girl still being alive are slim, but who could give up? I don't know how I could remain sane if this happened to one of my daughters. Reply
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Netstorm2k9
Nov 2, 09 6:58 PM CST
And for those who would create this situation with their contemptibly selfish evil - "Vengeance is mine, says the Lord."
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DarkFrancis
Nov 2, 09 9:25 PM CST
It's the not knowing, I imagine. To be relieved of the burden of uncertainty surrounding this little girl's fate by finding out she's gone...as ghoulish as it may sound, would have to be more of a comfort than living every day in some kind of static hell.
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rosy_s
Nov 3, 09 1:32 AM CST
i don't know why, but i always always had a feeling she's alive.. i sure hope im right and she's sent back home.
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