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The Sun has located Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner at his new woodland hideout — as prosecutors pledged to continue their pursuit even if he attempts to vanish.
The 49-year-old convicted sex offender is being watched over by two unsettling female “assistants” and a fierce pit bull terrier.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner’s new woodland hideoutCredit: Dan Charity
Smirking paedophile Christian BruecknerCredit: Dan Charity
One of the two unsettling female ‘assistants’ and a fierce pit bull terrierCredit: Dan Charity
However, the convicted rapist and paedophile refused to engage with The Sun when we inquired: “What are you afraid of?”
He relocated from his previous camp after we disclosed last week that he had been upset about his release from prison.
Now, he hopes to be granted a new identity and start over after a court
fears they will lose track of him as his ankle monitor will cease functioning once he crosses the border.
Nonetheless, prosecutors intend to delay his departure — and hope new witnesses will enable them to build a fresh case against him.
Snarling Pit Bull
The Sun tracked the 49-year-old to his new hideout on the outskirts of a northern German city. During our first encounter, the grinning paedophile stood smirking behind police officers.
He is reported to have formed a bond with two women, identified locally as Mandy and Mona, who have been guarding his camp alongside a snarling pit bull.
They denied any romantic involvement with him, asserting: “We are just his helpers.”
We confronted Brueckner later as he lay inside his zipped-up tent.
Two cans of Holsten Pils and his shoes were outside, while fairy lights hung from the branches, a screen made of sticks and leaves, and a shiny new bicycle added to the unusual scene.
For two minutes, we requested him to speak, even offering to leave if he would simply acknowledge us.
However, his lawyers have instructed him to remain silent after we uncovered evidence against him earlier this year.
Three-year-old Madeleine, from Rothley, Leics, disappeared from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007 — at a time when Brueckner was in the vicinity.
He was named the prime suspect in 2020 while serving seven years in Germany for the rape of a 72-year-old woman. , but tagged.
We will continue as long as we believe there is still evidence to find — and we believe there is.
Prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters
This week, investigators, concerned he may flee abroad, will petition a court for a temporary travel ban until issues with the monitoring equipment are resolved.
In an exclusive interview, prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters stated: “If he leaves, it will be extremely challenging to keep monitoring him.
“However, we don’t need Christian Brueckner here to continue our investigation. He doesn’t communicate with us anyway.
“We will press on as long as we believe there is still evidence to uncover — and we believe there is. One piece of forensic evidence or a new witness could instantly break the case.”
Beer and trainers were among his possessionsCredit: Dan Charity
