McCann disappearance
Madeleine McCann prime suspect acquitted of separate charges
Convicted paedophile and rapist Christian Brückner could be released from prison next year after he was acquitted of separate rape charges by a controversial German judge.
- by Rob Hyde
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Samples dug up in Madeleine McCann search ‘could take weeks to analyse’
The focus of the search suggests officers had used ground radar and metal detectors to target specific locations, with holes dug around recent pits.
- by Steve Bird
New search for Madeleine McCann begins, Portuguese police confirm
Police were seen erecting tents and cordons in an area about 50 kilometres from Praia da Luz, where the 3-year-old was last seen alive.
German rapist formally identified as suspect in Madeleine McCann case
It is the first time Portuguese prosecutors have identified an official suspect since Kate and Gerry McCann were named in 2007. They were later cleared.
- by Catarina Demony
UK police to close investigation into Madeleine McCann mystery
German police named convicted paedophile and rapist Christian Brueckner as the prime suspect in the case in 2020, but no charges have been laid.
- by Steve Bird
Suspect in Madeleine McCann case ‘worked at resort’ where child vanished
German paedophile and suspect Christian Brueckner often carried out repairs at the complex in Portugal where the McCann family stayed, a witness claims.
- by Steve Bird
Opinion
Cleo Smith disappearance
I haven’t stopped crying. All of Australia is crying tears of joy that Cleo is alive
This news has elevated us all: Cleo Smith has been reunited with her family after 18 days of agony.
- by Kerri Sackville
Madeleine McCann investigators ‘are 100% sure’ of killer’s identity
The German authorities say they have the evidence to charge convicted sex offender Christian Brueckner.
- by Patrick Sawer
Madeleine McCann suspect injured while in custody at court
Christian Brueckner suffered two broken ribs in an incident that occurred at a German courthouse, authorities said.
Madeleine McCann suspect will never talk to police, says lawyer
The lawyer for the prime suspect in the abduction of the British child says his client will never co-operate with the law.
- by Ben Avery and Bevan Shields
Thief, drug dealer, paedophile and rapist. Is Christian Brueckner also Madeleine's murderer?
The prime suspect in the abduction mystery is a criminal with convictions going back nearly 25 years.
- by Bevan Shields
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