69 h. ago 'Italy's Madeleine McCann' breakthrough over woman missing for 30 years

The missing girl vanished in August 1996 during a family picnic in Naples, Italy, and now nearly three decades later a judge has called for a Turkish lead to be pursued.

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2 d. ago Twist in hunt for 'Italy's Madeleine McCann' as missing girl lookalike spotted

Angela Calentano went missing in August, 1996, during a family picnic in Naples, Italy, and now nearly three decades later a judge has called for a Turkish lead to be pursued

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3 d. ago Fresh twist in hunt for 'Italy's Madeleine McCann': DNA tests to be carried out on woman resembling missing girl who vanished on picnic aged three 29 years ago

Angela Celentano disappeared in 1996, aged three, while at a picnic with her parents in Monte Faito - years later, a woman told police she had been kidnapped and was being kept on a Turkish island.

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3 d. ago Petition launched to keep Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner behind bars

Christian Brueckner is due to be released in less than three months after completing a seven-year term for rape. Prosecutors believe he abducted and killed Madeleine in May 2007

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4 d. ago Police officer 'is the reason' prime Madeleine McCann suspect could walk free in a matter of weeks... after cop 'paid sex offender's fine'

Investigators suspect Christian Brueckner, 48, played a part in young Madeleine vanishing from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in May 2007.

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5 d. ago Madeleine McCann suspect could be freed from prison by October

He was originally scheduled for release in January 2026

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5 d. ago Main suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance could be free within months

His release was contingent on an outstanding fine

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5 d. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner set for early release after fine paid

German prosecutors have confirmed payment of a £1,200 fine paving the way for Brueckner’s early release

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5 d. ago Suspect in disappearance of Madeleine McCann could be freed from prison early after donor pays fine

An outstanding fine against the main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal has been paid off, according to German prosecutors

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7 d. ago Woman who paid fine to free Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Bruecker is ex

Christian Brueckner was facing extra time behind bars because he could not pay a fine. But now a former technician in Germany's BKA - their equivalent of the FBI - has paid the cash

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1 week ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner plans new life on 'billionaire island' after release

Christian Brueckner is planning to move to the German island of Sylt - dubbed 'billionaire playground island' - when he is released from prison, according to his lawyer

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1 week ago Mystery donor ensures Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner's freedom from prison

Christian Brueckner, 48, who is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in Germany for the 2005 rape of an American woman, is set to be released on September 17.

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1 week ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner plans new life on 'billionaire island'

Christian Brueckner wants to move to Sylt when he walks free from prison, according to his lawyer. Reports also suggest a secret female donor has paid his outstanding €1,400 fine

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2 w. ago Gun found in new Madeleine McCann search 'has not been ruled out as a game

The gun retrieved from a well drained by firefighters last week during fresh Madeleine McCann searches on the Algarve has not been ruled out as a game changer by investigators.

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2 w. ago Madeleine McCann search cops reveal new details over gun found in well

It comes as authorities in Germany and Portugal continue to try to build up a case against suspect Christian Brueckner ahead of his scheduled release from prison in September

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2 w. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner's chilling message to other paedophile uncovered

Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, made a sickening remark to a fellow paedophile, according to a shocking new documentary

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2 w. ago Madeleine McCann: Portuguese investigators give verdict on finds from fresh search

Portuguese investigators have issued a new update on the finds unearthed in last week's Madeleine McCann searches following reports that bones, animal clothing and guns had been sent to Germany

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2 w. ago Major Madeleine McCann breakthrough as cops told 'musk, guns, and 80gb hard drive need investigating'

Forensic science boffin Prof Robert Green believes the discovery of a 'mask, guns and hard drive' warrants a more 'thorough' probe into Christian Brueckner's background and past

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2 w. ago Major Madeleine McCann breakthrough as cops told 'mask, guns, and 80gb hard drive need investigating'

Forensic science boffin Prof Robert Green believes the discovery of a 'mask, guns and hard drive' warrants a more 'thorough' probe into Christian Brueckner's background and past

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2 w. ago Madeleine McCann police make 'breakthrough' in probe of prime suspect Christian Brueckner

A new harrowing Madeleine McCann documentary lifts the lid on horrific evidence found at Breuckner's property, which included images of children in swimming costumes, toddler toys and sickening child kidnapping stories.

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