Trapper John wrote:I don't think anyone can say how they would have reacted in the same circumstances.
I guess they believe their child is still alive or maybe they just can't live with not knowing, if they have the funds which were given to them freely, then I can't see a reason not to use them for that end.
I know many people say give up, accept that she's dead or at least gone to you forever but how many people could really do that without any form of closure?
It maybe false hope but it is hope and probably all they have to keep themselves and the rest of their family together.
This is how I feel about it.
I don't think Madeleine will ever be found, but if it were my child I wouldn't stop looking for her and I wouldn't want the police to stop searching.