Christian Brückner
Christian Brückner is a German convicted criminal who is the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, a British girl who went missing in Portugal in 2007. He is currently serving a prison sentence for unrelated offenses and has been implicated in the case after police announced they believe McCann is deceased. Brückner has denied any involvement in her disappearance, which has drawn significant media attention and public interest over the years.
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Christian Brückner, who was already serving a sentence for rape, was acquitted of sexual assault charges, including the rape of Hazel Behan.
Survivors of violence push back against victim blaming – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-20
Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
declaran culpable a la mujer que se presentó como la niña desaparecida y acosó a sus padres
Uruguay· 2025-11-07
Christian Brückner is the chief suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and was allegedly involved in the rape of Hazel Behan.
Sharing of counselling notes in rape trials is ‘outdated, misogynistic process’, protest hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30
Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann and has a history of violent sexual crimes.
Disparition de la petite Maddie: le principal suspect "foncièrement dangereux" est sorti de prison en Allemagne
Monaco· 2025-09-18
Christian Brückner is the suspect in the disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann and has a criminal history including sexual offenses.
Verdachte van verdwijning Madeleine McCann vrij; wil mogelijk naar Suriname – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-09-18
Christian Brückner was released after serving a seven-year prison sentence for the rape of a US tourist.
«Ma ei oleks iial oodanud, et see hetk tuleb.»
Estonia· 2025-09-17
Christian Brückner, the man accused of being involved in the disappearance of little Madeleine McCann, was released from a prison in Germany where he was serving a sentence for rape.
Principalul suspect în cazul Madeleine McCann, eliberat din închisoare. Fetița avea 3 ani când a dispărut
Romania· 2025-09-17
Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the disappearance of the girl Madeleine McCann.
liberan a Christian Brückner, el principal sospechoso de la desaparición de la niñaUruguay· 2025-09-17Christian Brückner is the prime suspect in the high-profile case of Madeleine McCann's disappearance and has been released from prison in Germany.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner freed from German prison
United Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Christian Brückner is considered by German police as the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in 2007.
Suspeito do desaparecimento de Madeleine McCann foi libertado | Caso Maddie
Portugal· 2025-09-17
Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the case of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Maddie McCann, Christian Brueckner esce dal carcere: libero il principale sospettato della scomparsa della bambina in Portogallo nel 2007
Italy· 2025-09-17
Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and was recently released from prison.
Main suspect in Madeleine McCann case released from German prison | GermanyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the disappearance and death of Madeleine McCann.
Suspeito da morte de Maddie vai sair da prisão e recusou falar com polícia britânica | Caso MaddiePortugal· 2025-09-15Christian Brückner is a convicted rapist suspected of being connected to the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann.
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Iceland· 2025-09-15Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann and is set to be released from prison due to lack of evidence for prosecution.
Disparition de la petite Maddie: le principal suspect sur le point d'être libéréMonaco· 2025-09-15Christian Brückner has not been charged over Madeleine's disappearance and has declined to be interviewed by the Metropolitan Police.
Christian Brückner turns down Met Police interviewUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-15Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and is currently in prison in Germany for other crimes.
Index - Külföld - Egy német nő ellen nyomoztak Madeleine McCann ügyében, de ő nem is tudott erről
Hungary· 2025-09-08
Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the Madeleine McCann case and is currently in prison for other crimes.
Index - Külföld - Csontdarabokat és ruhamaradványokat találtak Madeleine McCann eltűnésének helyszíne közelébenHungary· 2025-06-10Christian Brückner is the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and is serving a prison sentence for an unrelated rape case.
Hopes of closure fade despite fresh searchesUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-07
Christian Brückner is the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and denies any involvement.
‘Every parent’s nightmare’: after 18 years, was this the final search for Madeleine McCann? | Madeleine McCannUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-06
Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the kidnapping and murder of Madeleine McCann and is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in Germany.
Caso Madeleine McCann: concluyó nueva búsqueda en medio de incógnitas
Venezuela· 2025-06-06Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Disparition de Maddie au Portugal: les enquêteurs ont effectué une deuxième journée de fouilles, sur la piste de Christian Brückner, le principal suspectMonaco· 2025-06-04Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the case of Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
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Argentina· 2025-06-04Christian Brückner is the main German suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Affaire Maddie: au Portugal, les recherches reprennent sur la piste de Christian Brückner, le principal suspect allemandMonaco· 2025-06-03
Christian Brückner is the main suspect in the case and is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in Germany for a separate crime.
Enormt område gjennomsøkes i Algarve i Madeleine McCann-saken
Norway· 2025-06-03Christian Bruckner is serving a seven-year sentence in Germany for the rape of a 72-year-old American woman and is a suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Caso Maddie: polícia alemã procura provas para manter preso Bruckner | Polícia JudiciáriaPortugal· 2025-06-03
Christian Brückner is suspected by German authorities of having killed Madeleine McCann.
Affaire Maddie: de nouvelles investigations menées près du lieu de la disparition de la filletteMonaco· 2025-06-03Christian Brückner has been identified as the main suspect in the case since 2020.
buscan a Madeleine McCann en Portugal, dos décadas después de su desapariciónArgentina· 2025-06-03Christian Brückner has been identified as the prime suspect in the case since 2020.
New search under way in Portugal's Algarve regionUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-03Christian Brückner was declared the main suspect in the kidnapping and murder of Madeleine McCann in 2020.
Madeleine McCann: Policía alemana inicia nuevas búsquedas en Portugal - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-06-03