1 week ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner's hopes of early prison release could be dashed after mystery woman's plea to German cops

Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, may not be able to leave prison early, following a mystery woman's plea to German authorities. 

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1 week ago Madeleine McCann breakthrough hopes as Christian Bruekner may be held in jail longer

Christian Brueckner, a convicted paedophile and rapist, was named the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann back in 2020 - but police haven't been able to charge him due to lack of evidence

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Madeleine McCann suspect could be freed from prison by October

He was originally scheduled for release in January 2026

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3 w. ago Main suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance could be free within months

His release was contingent on an outstanding fine

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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last month 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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