Mamie, I contacted the journalist about the article by phone, and 'put her right' about Carol alwas phoning Fiona, always being on FB, and other Forums and e-mail to family. Also told her that in my discussions with the local Adjudant and his second in command, they were now sure that what they saw in the flat on Saturday persuaded them that it certainly looks as if Carol left the flat for a day trip and NOT for a holiday on a whim, in which case she would have done the washing-up and emptied the bowl, and emptied the fridge of fresh food. Why they did NOT actually go in earlier, I'll never know. But here we are. It is true that it is a custom to only close shutters when going on holiday or at least for few days.