The primary German prosecutor handling the case of Madeleine McCann’s disappearance has expressed the challenges involved in pressing charges against the main suspect in a new ITV documentary.
Christian Brückner, currently serving a prison sentence in northern Germany for a rape conviction, is set to be released on Wednesday. Although Brückner has not been formally charged in connection to Madeleine’s case and denies any wrongdoing, German prosecutors, led by Hans Christian Wolters, have highlighted evidence indicating his potential presence in the area at the time of her disappearance.
When asked about his personal belief regarding Brueckner’s involvement in Madeleine’s disappearance, Mr. Wolters stated that since 2020, Brueckner has remained the prime suspect with no exonerating evidence found in the past five years. Emphasizing the lack of an alibi and incriminating evidence against Brueckner, Wolters acknowledged the significant challenge of proving his guilt in a court of law.
An individual who had contact with Brückner reported overhearing him making disturbing remarks, including a comment about pigs consuming human flesh. The individual, Rob Hyde, shared this information with the ITV documentary, recounting Brückner’s unsettling behavior and statements regarding the case.
The ITV documentary “Madeleine McCann: Searching For The Prime Suspect” airs nearly two decades after Madeleine’s disappearance in Praia da Luz, Portugal. The investigation into the case remains ongoing and unresolved.
In the documentary, criminologist Dr. Graham Hill, a former senior Metropolitan Police detective involved in the early stages of the investigation in Portugal, revisits Praia da Luz for the first time. He recalls a poignant interaction with Madeleine’s father, Gerry McCann, where he discussed the grim statistics of abducted children.
Dr. Hill also sheds light on his experiences offering assistance to the Portuguese police and his growing skepticism towards the investigation. By delving into Brückner’s criminal past in both Portugal and Germany, Dr. Hill aims to construct a detailed offender profile to support the case against the prime suspect.
Concluding his examination, Dr. Hill emphasizes Brückner’s unusual criminal profile and the alignment of evidence pointing towards his involvement in Madeleine’s abduction and potential murder, dismissing the notion of coincidences in the case.