Madeleine McCann’s parents get apology from Portuguese police for treatment over missing daughter
1 year, 2 months ago

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

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Madeleine McCann: “Gerry McCann broke the secrecy code and ‘briefed’ me on what had really happened that night’
2 months, 4 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 …

Madeleine McCann probe ‘continues’ as suspect cleared of sex offences in Germany
3 months ago

Madeleine McCann probe ‘continues’ as suspect cleared of sex offences in Germany

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Madeleine McCann: Where are the missing girl’s family now as suspect Christian Brueckner cleared of rape charges?
3 months ago

Madeleine McCann: Where are the missing girl’s family now as suspect Christian Brueckner cleared of rape charges?

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German court acquits Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner of unrelated sexual crimes
3 months ago

German court acquits Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner of unrelated sexual crimes

ABC  

A suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann was acquitted of unrelated sexual abuse charges by a court in the German city of Brunswick on Tuesday. Christian Brueckner has been formally identified as a suspect in the case of "Maddie" McCann, who disappeared from her bedroom in 2007 during a family holiday in Portugal. However, the presiding judge …

Madeleine McCann suspect should receive a 15-year prison term in unrelated trial, say prosecutors
3 months ago

Madeleine McCann suspect should receive a 15-year prison term in unrelated trial, say prosecutors

The Independent  

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German prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for Madeleine McCann suspect in an unrelated trial
3 months ago

German prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for Madeleine McCann suspect in an unrelated trial

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Madeleine McCann private investigator to return to Praia da Luz
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Madeleine McCann private investigator to return to Praia da Luz

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Madeleine McCann investigation to receive up to a further £192,000 for Operation Grange
8 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Polish Madeleine McCann faker Julia Wendell REGRETS posting online that she was the missing British girl: Fantasist, 22, claims she received torrents of abuse and death threats after making audacious
11 months, 1 week ago

Polish Madeleine McCann faker Julia Wendell REGRETS posting online that she was the missing British girl: Fantasist, 22, claims she received torrents of abuse and death threats after making audacious

Daily Mail  

Polish Madeleine McCann 'faker' Julia Wendell has revealed she regrets making the sensational claims online after she received torrents of abuse and death threats in the wake of her headline-grabbing stunt. Julia believed she was Madeleine McCann after seeing resemblances between sketches of suspects and her abuser, she told the BBC Julia Wendell told the BBC of her abuse as …

Madeleine McCann suspect to stand trial on five separate sexual assault charges
1 year, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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Madeleine McCann update: Timeline of the missing child’s disappearance
1 year, 2 months ago

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

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Portuguese police apologise to Madeleine McCann's parents over their treatment as detectives say paedophile Christian Brueckner is their prime suspect and missing toddler died in Portugal
1 year, 2 months ago

Portuguese police apologise to Madeleine McCann's parents over their treatment as detectives say paedophile Christian Brueckner is their prime suspect and missing toddler died in Portugal

Daily Mail  

Portuguese police have apologised to Madeleine McCann's parents over their investigation into the missing toddler's case. In the immediate aftermath of the little girl's disappearance her parent's Gerry and Kate McCann were made 'arguidos' - or suspects - by the Portuguese police. Madeleine McCann went missing during a family holiday in the Algarve in May 2007, sparking a nationwide hunt …

Madeleine McCann suspect can be tried over separate alleged sex offences
1 year, 3 months ago

Madeleine McCann suspect can be tried over separate alleged sex offences

The Independent  

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Madeleine McCann prime suspect case ‘on verge of collapsing’
1 year, 3 months ago

Madeleine McCann prime suspect case ‘on verge of collapsing’

The Independent  

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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'writes begging letters to former friends asking them to talk about what a "good guy" he is in bid to clear his name'
1 year, 3 months ago

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'writes begging letters to former friends asking them to talk about what a "good guy" he is in bid to clear his name'

Daily Mail  

The German native is currently in prison for the rape of a woman, 72, in Portugal The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has written begging letters to his former friends asking them to talk about what a 'good guy' he is in court in a bid to clear his name, it has been claimed. Christian Brueckner, the …

Detectives searching for Madeleine McCann give update after scouring reservoir
1 year, 5 months ago

Detectives searching for Madeleine McCann give update after scouring reservoir

The Independent  

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Madeleine McCann latest update: Police warn against hope after reservoir search results
1 year, 5 months ago

Madeleine McCann latest update: Police warn against hope after reservoir search results

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✕ Close Holes up to 2ft deep were dug up in the reservoir search, in the hope of unearthing clothing fibres, local media reported 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 …

Former friend of Madeleine McCann suspect claims
1 year, 6 months ago

Former friend of Madeleine McCann suspect claims

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How much has the Madeleine McCann investigation cost?
1 year, 6 months ago

How much has the Madeleine McCann investigation cost?

The Independent  

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Christian Brueckner: Madeleine McCann suspect’s chilling claim to man who reported him overe disappearance
1 year, 7 months ago

Christian Brueckner: Madeleine McCann suspect’s chilling claim to man who reported him overe disappearance

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Madeleine McCann: How search at reservoir unfolded – and what police found
1 year, 7 months ago

Madeleine McCann: How search at reservoir unfolded – and what police found

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Madeleine McCann: British couple ‘found shrine’ at Portugal reservoir searched by police
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

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The big breaks in the Madeleine McCann case… that have still led us no closer to finding her
1 year, 7 months ago

The big breaks in the Madeleine McCann case… that have still led us no closer to finding her

Daily Mail  

It's been 16 years since three-year-old Madeleine McCann was snatched from her bed at an Algarve holiday resort. It's been 16 years since three-year-old Madeleine McCann was snatched from her bed at an Algarve holiday resort For more than a decade, her anguished parents Gerry and Kate have waited in vain for any news - any clue - that their …

Madeleine McCann police give update as they end search of Portugal reservoir
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Madeleine McCann reservoir search: What do we know about Portugal’s Barragem do Arade being searched by police?
1 year, 7 months ago

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

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Search of Portuguese dam in Madeleine McCann case draws to a close with little chance of breakthrough
1 year, 7 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 …

Portugal police end latest search for clues into missing McCann child case, no results released
1 year, 7 months ago

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

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Watch as authorities continue search in reservoir for Madeleine McCann
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch as authorities continue search in reservoir for Madeleine McCann

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Sniffer dogs and pickaxes used by police in fresh Madeleine McCann searches
1 year, 7 months ago

Sniffer dogs and pickaxes used by police in fresh Madeleine McCann searches

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German prosecutor says clues to McCann child disappearance possible at Portuguese dam site
1 year, 7 months ago

German prosecutor says clues to McCann child disappearance possible at Portuguese dam site

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Police and sniffer dogs continue search for Madeleine McCann at Portuguese dam
1 year, 7 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 …

Madeleine McCann: How far away was restaurant from reservoir police are searching?
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Has Madeleine McCann been found? Police to search reservoir visited by key suspect Christian Brueckner
1 year, 7 months ago

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

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Police to search reservoir near Madeleine McCann disappearance site
1 year, 7 months ago

Police to search reservoir near Madeleine McCann disappearance site

ABC  

Portuguese police will on Tuesday search a reservoir inland from where British three-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007. Key points: A road leading to the reservoir has been closed off The reservoir was searched in 2008 by privately hired divers Madeleine's family marked her 20th birthday earlier this month Portugal's Judicial Police released a statement confirming local media reports that …

Madeleine McCann’s sister Amelie speaks publicly for the first time since her disappearance 16 years ago
1 year, 8 months ago

Madeleine McCann’s sister Amelie speaks publicly for the first time since her disappearance 16 years ago

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Madeleine McCann’s parents issue statement 16 years after her disappearance
1 year, 8 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Madeleine McCann: Suspect Christian Brueckner has rape allegations against him dropped
1 year, 8 months ago

Madeleine McCann: Suspect Christian Brueckner has rape allegations against him dropped

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Woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann receives DNA test results
1 year, 9 months ago

Woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann receives DNA test results

Daily Mail  

A Polish woman became an internet sensation when she claimed she was Madeleine McCann - despite her own parents branding her claims as 'lies and manipulation'. Julia Wendell, 21, has even appeared on the US show Dr Phil where she said she started suspecting she was the missing British girl in June last year, without providing any proof to back …

Madeleine McCann police apply for new cash boost to continue search
1 year, 9 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 …

Madeleine McCann suspect charged with sex offences allegedly committed in Portugal
2 years, 2 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 …

Madeleine McCann’s parents lose court case against Portugal detective
2 years, 3 months ago

Madeleine McCann’s parents lose court case against Portugal detective

The Independent  

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Madeleine McCann: German prosecutor ‘finds new evidence’ in prime suspect’s van 15 years after disappearance
2 years, 8 months ago

Madeleine McCann: German prosecutor ‘finds new evidence’ in prime suspect’s van 15 years after disappearance

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New evidence found against Madeleine McCann prime suspect, prosecutor says
2 years, 8 months ago

New evidence found against Madeleine McCann prime suspect, prosecutor says

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What happened to Madeleine McCann? The missing person's case that captured the world
2 years, 8 months ago

What happened to Madeleine McCann? The missing person's case that captured the world

ABC  

It was once a face you saw everywhere. "Had the dogs not been brought in, it is fair to say, there would have been no Portuguese police decision formally to declare Madeleine's parents suspects," they wrote. Two years later, Scotland Yard revealed it had "new evidence and new witnesses" in the case and was opening a formal investigation into the …

British girl Madeleine McCann still missing after 15 years
2 years, 8 months ago

British girl Madeleine McCann still missing after 15 years

The Independent  

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Portuguese prosecutors say a man has been named a formal suspect in the Madeleine McCann case
2 years, 8 months ago

Portuguese prosecutors say a man has been named a formal suspect in the Madeleine McCann case

ABC  

Portuguese prosecutors say a man had been formally identified as a suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 15 years ago. Key points: Portuguese prosecutors said German authorities identified the man as a suspect at their request The man identified has denied any involvement in Madeleine's disappearance Madeleine went missing from her family's holiday apartment in Portugal in …

Madeleine McCann investigators find ‘shocking’ new evidence about suspect
2 years, 11 months ago

Madeleine McCann investigators find ‘shocking’ new evidence about suspect

The Independent  

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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner ‘believes investigators don’t have a shred of evidence’
3 years, 2 months ago

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner ‘believes investigators don’t have a shred of evidence’

The Independent  

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German police say they believe Madeleine McCann was 'killed in Portugal'
3 years, 7 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 …

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