7 years, 6 months ago

Hunt for Madeleine McCann could be shelved after 10 years

The hunt for Madeleine McCann could come to an end this week as funding in the 10-year long investigation runs out. More than £11 million has been spent on the probe to find Madeleine, who vanished from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal in May 2007, aged three. Gerry and Kate McCann now face an agonising wait to find out if the Metropolitan Police will be granted more funds to continue the search for their daughter The Met Police has spent some £11million searching for Madeleine - but the money funding the investigation is running out With funding for the investigation, known as Operation Grange, in place until the end of this month, the Metropolitan Police have requested more money from the Government. More than £11 million has been spent on the probe to find Madeleine, who vanished from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal in May 2007, aged three Kate and Gerry McCann have vowed to never give up hope of finding their daughter and have ploughed £500,000 of their own money into the search fund British police officers visited the area where Madeleine went missing in 2014, but failed to find any evidence on a patch of land which was searched The family spokesman said: 'Naturally, Kate and Gerry hope the Met request is granted. A Home Office spokesperson said: 'The Home Office has provided funding to the Metropolitan Police for Operation Grange and the resources required are reviewed regularly with careful consideration given before any new funding is allocated.'

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Madeleine McCann: “Gerry McCann broke the secrecy code and ‘briefed’ me on what had really happened that night’

The Independent

The assertion that 47-year-old Christian Brueckner could be the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann looks a little thinner this week, with his complete acquittal on five unrelated sexual offences – two of which involved children – following a trial that began nine months ago, in February this year. During the BBC’s Panorama programme at the end of …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Madeleine McCann private investigator to return to Praia da Luz

The Independent

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Madeleine McCann investigation to receive up to a further £192,000 for Operation Grange

The Independent

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1 year, 2 months ago

Madeleine McCann: Former Met detective ‘very surprised’ if missing girl probe gets more funding in 2024

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Madeleine McCann suspect to stand trial on five separate sexual assault charges

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Madeleine McCann’s parents get apology from Portuguese police for treatment over missing daughter

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Madeleine McCann update: Timeline of the missing child’s disappearance

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Her parents, Kate McCann and Gerry McCann, posted a statement on the Find Madeleine …

1 year, 6 months ago

Madeleine McCann suspect can be tried over separate alleged sex offences

The Independent

1 year, 9 months ago

How much has the Madeleine McCann investigation cost?

The Independent

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1 year, 9 months ago

Madeleine McCann police shouldn’t just focus on prime suspect, forensics expert warns

The Independent

1 year, 9 months ago

Madeleine McCann: British couple ‘found shrine’ at Portugal reservoir searched by police

The Independent

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1 year, 9 months ago

Madeleine McCann police give update as they end search of Portugal reservoir

The Independent

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1 year, 9 months ago

Madeleine McCann reservoir search: What do we know about Portugal’s Barragem do Arade being searched by police?

The Independent

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1 year, 10 months ago

Search of Portuguese dam in Madeleine McCann case draws to a close with little chance of breakthrough

ABC

Police on Thursday wrapped up the latest search effort in the 16-year-old hunt for missing British girl Madeleine McCann after collecting unspecified samples by a reservoir in Portugal, as a German prosecutor played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough. Key points: Police and sniffer dogs combed the Portuguese dam site for three days The collected material will be handed over …

1 year, 10 months ago

Portugal police end latest search for clues into missing McCann child case, no results released

The Independent

1 year, 10 months ago

Watch as authorities continue search in reservoir for Madeleine McCann

The Independent

1 year, 10 months ago

Madeleine McCann police cut down trees as they search suspect’s ‘little paradise’ in Portugal

The Independent

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1 year, 10 months ago

Madeleine McCann police searching Portuguese lake ‘for her pink pyjamas’

The Independent

1 year, 10 months ago

Police and sniffer dogs continue search for Madeleine McCann at Portuguese dam

ABC

Police have carried out new searches at a reservoir in Portugal connected to the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann, who vanished from a resort in the Algarve region 16 years ago. Key points: German prosecutors gave few details about the search "for tactical investigative reasons" Christian Brueckner is being investigated in connection with the Madeleine McCann disappearance Madeleine, who …

1 year, 10 months ago

Madeleine McCann: How far away was restaurant from reservoir police are searching?

The Independent

1 year, 10 months ago

Has Madeleine McCann been found? Police to search reservoir visited by key suspect Christian Brueckner

The Independent

1 year, 10 months ago

Madeleine McCann’s parents send poignant message for her 20th birthday

The Independent

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1 year, 10 months ago

Madeleine McCann’s parents issue statement 16 years after her disappearance

The Independent

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1 year, 11 months ago

Madeleine McCann police apply for new cash boost to continue search

The Independent

Investigators searching for Madeleine McCann are hoping to receive new funding to continue the search. “But, in this time of squeezed budgets, I can “I understand the frustrations of families that have missing children who do not have the luxury of such ongoing funding.” Operation Grange, has cost an estimated £13million since 2011 So far their missing persons investigation, Operation …

2 years, 5 months ago

Madeleine McCann suspect charged with sex offences allegedly committed in Portugal

ABC

German prosecutors say they have charged a 45-year-old German man — who is a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case — with several sexual offences they believe he committed in Portugal between December 28, 2000, and June 11, 2017. Key points: Prosecutors say the man was charged with three offences of aggravated rape and two offences of sexual abuse of …

2 years, 6 months ago

Madeleine McCann’s parents speak out after defeat in legal fight with detective

The Independent

2 years, 6 months ago

Madeleine McCann’s parents lose court case against Portugal detective

The Independent

2 years, 10 months ago

British girl Madeleine McCann still missing after 15 years

The Independent

2 years, 10 months ago

Madeleine McCann suspect claims he was having sex in camper van at time of girl’s disappearance

The Independent

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2 years, 11 months ago

Madeleine McCann’s parents say investigation making ‘progress’ as German man declared formal suspect

The Independent

2 years, 11 months ago

The hunt for Madeleine McCann is winding down but three lessons are helping the search for other missing children

ABC

It was a warm night in mid spring and the Ocean Club resort on Portugal's far south coast was buzzing. The three most important influences drawn from the Madeleine McCann case according to Xanthe Mallett — a forensic anthropologist and criminologist from the University of Newcastle who specialises in the behaviour of paedophiles — are the early use of a …

3 years ago

Madeleine McCann: Suspect Christian Brueckner says inmates want to kill him

Daily Mail

The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has complained that inmates in the jail where he is currently serving time are threatening to kill him. Christian Brueckner, the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has complained that inmates of German jail where he is serving time want to kill him German newspaper Bild obtained a copy …

3 years, 2 months ago

Madeleine McCann case set to collapse as investigators find suspect ‘was 30 minutes away’

The Independent

3 years, 9 months ago

Madeleine McCann disappearance ‘could be solved within months,’ prosecutor says

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters has said his team …

3 years, 10 months ago

German police say they believe Madeleine McCann was 'killed in Portugal'

Daily Mail

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann now believe she was killed in Portugal by German suspect Christian Brueckner. Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann now believe she was killed in Portugal by German suspect Christian Brueckner Three-year-old Madeleine, known as Maddie, vanished from a holiday apartment in Portugal's Praia da Luz on May 3, 2007. Pictured: Praia da …

3 years, 10 months ago

Met police chief Dame Cressida Dick says Madeline McCann probe will continue

Daily Mail

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has vowed to continue the search for missing girl Madeleine McCann who disappeared in Portugal 14 years ago. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick, pictured, said this morning Scotland Yard will continue its investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, who vanished in May 2007 while on a family holiday in Praia da Luz, Portugal German …

3 years, 10 months ago

Police probing Madeleine McCann case 'have dramatic new evidence'

Daily Mail

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have been given dramatic new evidence in their case against Christian Brueckner. Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have been given dramatic new evidence in their case against Christian Brueckner German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters has now revealed that new evidence has been gathered in recent days, though he declined to reveal …

3 years, 10 months ago

Madeleine McCann's parents Kate and Gerry McCann mark missing daughter's 18th birthday

ABC

The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann are marking the 18th birthday of their daughter on Wednesday, more than a decade since she disappeared on holiday in Portugal. Key points: Madeleine went missing just days before her fourth birthday Her case sparked an international media fenzy No trace of her has ever been found but investigations continue A week …

3 years, 10 months ago

Madeleine McCann: Kate and Gerry 'hang on to hope' ahead of her 18th birthday

Daily Mail

Madeleine McCann's parents have said they 'hang on to hope, however small' that they will see their daughter again as they marked the 14th anniversary of her disappearance alone. Madeleine McCann's parents have said they 'hang on to hope, however small' that they will see their daughter again as they prepare to mark the 14th anniversary of her disappearance alone …

3 years, 10 months ago

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner is to be with 2004 rape of Irish tour rep

Daily Mail

Christian Brueckner, the man suspected of abducting Madeleine McCann, is set to be charged with the 2004 rape of an Irish tour rep on the Algarve. The man suspected of abducting Madeleine McCann faces being charged with the 2004 rape of Irish tour rep Hazel Behan, 37, on the Algarve Christian Brueckner left Portugal after Madeline McCann disappeared on May …

4 years, 4 months ago

Madeleine McCann: Investigation into German suspect could be closed in New Year

The Independent

4 years, 6 months ago

Madeleine McCann: Material evidence that missing girl is dead, say German prosecutors

The Independent

4 years, 7 months ago

Madeleine McCann disappearance: Police ‘find hidden cellar’ while searching suspect’s former allotment

The Independent

4 years, 7 months ago

Madeleine McCann disappearance sees German garden plot ripped up by detectives investigating possible Christian B link

ABC

Police in Germany have begun searching a garden plot near Hanover as part of the continuing investigation into the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann. Key points: Police have been using excavators and sniffer dogs at the site Prosecutors said they had evidence Madeleine was dead Suspect Christian B, who is currently in prison in Germany, spent many years in …

4 years, 9 months ago

Madeleine McCann is likely dead, prosecutors say evidence suggests, as they track suspect's movements to find body

ABC

German prosecutors say they have evidence Madeleine McCann is dead and they are appealing to British tourists for information about the new suspect. Key points: Police need more information about the new suspect, named Christian B The prosecutor made it clear they are treating the case as a murder investigation He said all the information police have suggests Madeleine McCann …

4 years, 9 months ago

Madeleine McCann investigation focuses on new suspect, an unnamed German man currently in prison for sexual offences

ABC

British and German police have announced a new suspect in the 2007 disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann, appealing for information on a sex offender who is currently imprisoned in Germany for an unrelated crime. Key points: The British three-year-old disappeared in Portugal in 2007 An unnamed imprisoned German man has been cited as a person of interest Police have asked …

4 years, 9 months ago

Madeleine McCann's parents 'realistic' as German police investigation into toddler's disappearance zeroes in on jailed suspect

ABC

German prosecutors say Madeleine McCann, the British girl who disappeared in Portugal in 2007 aged just three, is assumed dead. Key points: The spokesman for Kate and Gerry McCann says he cannot recall police zeroing in as much on one individual German prosecutors have identified a 43-year-old German prisoner as a murder suspect The McCanns say they are "realistic" over …

4 years, 9 months ago

Madeleine McCann disappearance speculation has simmered for 13 years. Here's why the latest announcement could be different

ABC

Since three-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared from her parents' Portugal hotel room in 2007, speculation around what happened to the British toddler has never ceased. "Our suspicion also includes the killing of Madeleine," Christian Hoppe of Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office said. British Metropolitan Police called the investigation into the German suspect "a significant new line of inquiry". It's the first …

4 years, 9 months ago

Madeleine McCann: A timeline of events in disappearance as police identify new suspect

The Independent

5 years, 10 months ago

Madeleine McCann: German paedophile is new suspect in police investigation, reports say

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. London's Metropolitan Police passed fresh information to Portuguese colleagues about a “foreign paedophile” who …

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