Laffin Assasin has finally made the papers

VILE TROLL'S WARNING TO MCCANNS


29th April 2012


By Tracey Kandohla


AN INTERNET troll warned over vile messages about Madeleine McCann’s parents last night boasted: “The only way to shut me up is to jail me or kill me.”


Sean Hyland, 50, was cautioned last year over hateful remarks he made about Kate and Gerry McCann and their spokesman.

But when we confronted him he vowed to carry on with his campaign of sick comments.

The steel worker insisted he was “no conspiracy nut” but he could face fresh police action if he continues with his messages.

Hyland posted offensive comments and also left messages on the answerphone of McCann spokesman Clarence Mitchell.

He branded the dad-of-three “a defender of kiddie killers”, “a pathetic pervert”, “a prat” and doctors Kate and Gerry “quacks”.

In one online message he threatened: “We’re not reactive, we’re proactive, we’re attacking you.”

And in another Hyland wrote: “I think the messages I left 4 Clarence Mitchell on his answerphone have rattled him.”

Mr Mitchell, from North Finchley, London, first reported the malicious communication to his local police.

A McCann source said: “It is vile abuse, very upsetting for all concerned, and must be stopped. Thankfully, the police are now involved.”

Scotland Yard officers asked for help from colleagues in Humberside who cover the area where Hyland lives.

A Met spokesman said: “The matter was dealt with by way of a first instance harassment warning being served on the suspect a month later.

“As yet, no further action has been taken.”

A Humberside Police source said: “There has been a formal complaint and he has now been warned.”

But in the week Scotland Yard detectives reviewing the case claimed Madeleine might still be alive, Hyland continued his rantings.

He said: “I’m still convinced Clarence Mitchell is lying on behalf of Kate and Gerry McCann.

“My theory is the child died and her parents are involved in hiding her body and they are using the Government and taxpayers’ money to evade justice. The McCanns repulse me, Clarence Mitchell is a liar and the only way to shut me up is to put me in jail or kill me.

“I’m not the sharpest knife in the block but I’m not the village idiot. I am no conspiracy nut.”

Kate, 44, and Gerry, 43, face the agonising fifth anniversary of their daughter’s disappearance from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on Thursday.

The couple, from Rothley, Leics, are convinced their daughter, who would be nine, is still alive.

Mr Mitchell said: “The matter is in the hands of the police and I cannot comment.”

kitti wrote:Last year.....why is it only printed now...

Iris wrote:Oh, it's Laffin alright. His heart is in the right place, but I think he drinks and then he goes right off the rails. He used to be here but he got banned, as he couldn't keep his behaviour in check.

I thoiught that this report was interesting as he actually doesn't come across as a nutter. I bet that there's a few people reading that and thinking, "well actually he might have a point" - the bit about using taxpayers' money to evade justice.

And I agree with JFAK, Laffin has got them worried. The last thing they want is for a loose cannon like him to actually appear in a court, shooting his mouth off, the papers would have a field day. All sorts of hurtful and unhelpful things might get printed.

Iris wrote:Oh, it's Laffin alright. His heart is in the right place, but I think he drinks and then he goes right off the rails. He used to be here but he got banned, as he couldn't keep his behaviour in check.

I thoiught that this report was interesting as he actually doesn't come across as a nutter. I bet that there's a few people reading that and thinking, "well actually he might have a point" - the bit about using taxpayers' money to evade justice.

And I agree with JFAK, Laffin has got them worried. The last thing they want is for a loose cannon like him to actually appear in a court, shooting his mouth off, the papers would have a field day. All sorts of hurtful and unhelpful things might get printed.

Iris wrote:Oh, it's Laffin alright. His heart is in the right place, but I think he drinks and then he goes right off the rails. He used to be here but he got banned, as he couldn't keep his behaviour in check.

I thoiught that this report was interesting as he actually doesn't come across as a nutter. I bet that there's a few people reading that and thinking, "well actually he might have a point" - the bit about using taxpayers' money to evade justice.

And I agree with JFAK, Laffin has got them worried. The last thing they want is for a loose cannon like him to actually appear in a court, shooting his mouth off, the papers would have a field day. All sorts of hurtful and unhelpful things might get printed.

kitti wrote:Last year.....why is it only printed now...

Panda wrote:

But in the week Scotland Yard detectives reviewing the case claimed Madeleine might still be alive, Hyland continued his rantings."

So it must be a recent call he made.

He started on me one night , managed to out me ....I must say I'm surprised he is a Steel worker, I thought he was the Office type , quite Political
and clued up, obviously knew how to contact Clarence. Does anyone remember a guy being caught out taking photos of children in Playgrounds. The area where he lived began with Wintersomething , it was said that LA lived in the same ares.

Iris wrote:

Panda wrote:

But in the week Scotland Yard detectives reviewing the case claimed Madeleine might still be alive, Hyland continued his rantings."

So it must be a recent call he made.

He started on me one night , managed to out me ....I must say I'm surprised he is a Steel worker, I thought he was the Office type , quite Political
and clued up, obviously knew how to contact Clarence. Does anyone remember a guy being caught out taking photos of children in Playgrounds. The area where he lived began with Wintersomething , it was said that LA lived in the same ares.

AFAIK the guy taking photos in playgrounds wasn't Laffin, that was somebody else. But yes, I did know that he was a steelworker and very politically motivated.

Iris wrote:

Panda wrote:

But in the week Scotland Yard detectives reviewing the case claimed Madeleine might still be alive, Hyland continued his rantings."

So it must be a recent call he made.

He started on me one night , managed to out me ....I must say I'm surprised he is a Steel worker, I thought he was the Office type , quite Political
and clued up, obviously knew how to contact Clarence. Does anyone remember a guy being caught out taking photos of children in Playgrounds. The area where he lived began with Wintersomething , it was said that LA lived in the same ares.

AFAIK the guy taking photos in playgrounds wasn't Laffin, that was somebody else. But yes, I did know that he was a steelworker and very politically motivated.

Lillyofthevalley wrote:Panda it could Winteringham Lincolnshire?? Not far from me!

almostgothic wrote:

Lillyofthevalley wrote:Panda it could Winteringham Lincolnshire?? Not far from me!

Or Winterton.

Panda wrote:

almostgothic wrote:

Lillyofthevalley wrote:Panda it could Winteringham Lincolnshire?? Not far from me!

Or Winterton.

That's it Winterton ......thanks

When I was a Member of 3a's Bren asked me to be a Moderator I hadn't been a Member very long and asked why she thought of me, she said I was very astute and well regarded. I only lasted 3 months, couldn't master the techie bit and as I really was going into Hospital for an Op, I resigned.

However, LA used pop in an out although he wasn't a Mod as far as I could see

marxman wrote:

Panda wrote:

almostgothic wrote:

Lillyofthevalley wrote:Panda it could Winteringham Lincolnshire?? Not far from me!

Or Winterton.

That's it Winterton ......thanks

When I was a Member of 3a's Bren asked me to be a Moderator I hadn't been a Member very long and asked why she thought of me, she said I was very astute and well regarded. I only lasted 3 months, couldn't master the techie bit and as I really was going into Hospital for an Op, I resigned.

However, LA used pop in an out although he wasn't a Mod as far as I could see

Hi Panda, I remember L.A from the 3a's....
He was a real die-hard go-get-um sort of
character. It maybe his name-handle that
has brought him this attention and of course
his energetic and vocal behaviours.