US EditionPrime Suspect in Madeleine McCann Case to Be Released From Prison
German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters says Christian Brueckner is considered dangerous but must be released by September 17 due to legal constraints; investigations continue with no formal charges yet.
- Christian Brueckner, a 48-year-old German, will be released from prison by September 17 at the latest where he serves a rape sentence from 2005 in Portugal.
- Brueckner became the prime suspect in the 2007 disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished from Praia da Luz during a family holiday.
- German and Portuguese authorities conducted investigations and searches including a three-day June 2023 land search near Lagos but have not found definitive evidence.
- Lead prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters emphasized that Brueckner remains the sole individual suspected in the case and characterized him as a threat to society, noting that new evidence has emerged to reinforce their case.
- Prosecutors are applying restrictions such as ankle tagging upon Brueckner's release, acknowledging insufficient evidence for charges but pledging to continue efforts in the unsolved case.
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Madeleine McCann prime suspect freed from prison in just weeks as time runs out for investigators
A prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann is set to be released in just weeks, local authorities have confirmed. Christian Brueckner, who is currently serving a sentence in northern Germany for a rape conviction, will be released by September 17, according to the investigation's lead prosecutor. Hans Christian Wolters also told the BBC that although the 48-year-old is still believed to be dangerous, Brueckner must be released with…
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