Salas - I couldn't agree with you more! Even if poor Madeleine had been safe and sound, any of the 3 children could've woken up - i.e. for a drink, or a cuddle. To find no one there would've been terrifying for a young child, especially left alone in a strange country. I also read that the poor child was farmed out to a kiddies club during the day. Strikes me as the children were a burden. Holidays are never as carefree as when you're young & single, & once children come along, you have to forfeit this to put them first. I'm very sorry this dreadful thing had to happen, but had the parents been there - it wouldn't have.