They now have a suspect who was outside the apartment around the time Madeleine was taken. He's got considerable form for child molestation and burglaries and break ins. He re-registered his car the day after Madeleine went missing.
The German authorities claim to have "material evidence" that Madeleine is dead but are somewhat coy when it comes to furnishing anyone else with the details.
Now they have a very credible suspect, all those who accused the McCanns of killing their own daughter can go and hang their heads in shame.