Madeleine McCann Suspect Christian Brueckner Released from German Prison

Christian Brueckner, the German man identified as a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann, was released from prison on Wednesday. Brueckner had been serving a seven-year sentence following his 2019 conviction for the rape of a 72-year-old American woman in Portugal. His release from the Sehnde prison near Hannover, Germany, comes as the international investigation into Madeleine’s disappearance remains active.

German prosecutors, who have stated their belief that Madeleine is dead, confirmed that Brueckner’s release does not impact the ongoing murder inquiry. He has consistently denied any involvement in the case and has not been charged. Brueckner, 48, spent many years in Portugal, including in the Praia da Luz resort where Madeleine vanished.

Following his release, Brueckner is subject to strict conditions, including wearing an electronic foot tag, regular reporting to probation services, and surrendering his passport. He also faces a separate court appearance on October 27 in Oldenburg for an appeal against a six-week prison sentence for insulting a prison employee. Investigators from the UK, Portugal, and Germany continue to piece together the events surrounding Madeleine’s disappearance 18 years ago.

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