Table of Contents
- Release of Christian Brueckner
- Legal Battle with Authorities
- Response to Investigation
- Media Reports
- Latest Updates
MADELEINE McCann's primary suspect, Christian Brueckner, has now been granted permission to leave Germany following a legal dispute with authorities.
The 48-year-old convict was released from prison in September after completing a seven-year sentence for the rape of an elderly woman in her home in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2005.
Maddie suspect Christian Brueckner will be allowed to leave GermanyCredit: Dan Charity
A German court has lifted one of the conditions that previously required him to remain in his home country as of Monday.
He has never been charged in relation to the McCann case.
The prime suspect declined to communicate with British investigators after they sent an international request to speak with him following his release.
According to reports from German media, he refused to participate in therapy while incarcerated, and a recent psychiatric evaluation indicated a likelihood of him committing further offenses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christian Brueckner?
Christian Brueckner is the primary suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and has a criminal history, including a conviction for rape.
What was the legal outcome for Brueckner?
Brueckner was released from prison and is now permitted to leave Germany after a German court overturned a condition requiring him to remain in the country.
Has Brueckner been charged in the McCann case?
No, Christian Brueckner has never been charged in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
