January 25th 2025.
The disappearance of little Madeleine McCann has been a haunting mystery for over a decade now. But all fingers seem to point to one man - Christian Brueckner, a 47-year-old German national. Brueckner is nearing the end of a seven-year prison sentence for the rape of an American woman in the same region where Maddie went missing two years later. However, with his release date approaching in September, he is already planning his next move.
According to his lawyer, Philipp Marquort, Brueckner is considering leaving Europe and undergoing plastic surgery in order to avoid being recognized once he is out of jail. The possibility of being out on day release within the next few weeks has also been raised, unless a new warrant is served before then. Marquort has even suggested moving to a country with no extradition treaty with Germany or the UK, mentioning Suriname as an example.
The recent statement by German prosecutor Hans-Christian Wolters, stating that there is no current prospect of an indictment in the Maddie case, has further fueled Brueckner's plans. He has spent many years in Portugal, including around the time of Maddie's disappearance in Praia da Luz. Investigators are now considering an appeal against his acquittal on previous rape and sex assault charges, which could give them more time to strengthen their case.
However, Brueckner's lawyer doesn't seem to believe that the prosecution has any solid evidence against his client. He also revealed that Brueckner is "very happy" with the candid admission that he is the prime suspect, but "very angry" with being named so publicly. Brueckner has not been charged in the McCann case and maintains his innocence.
As for the financial aspect of his future plans, Brueckner's lawyer has hinted at the possibility of suing the German federal state of Lower Saxony for compensation. He is confident that any settlement would reach into seven figures, possibly even surpassing the current highest compensation paid in Germany of 200,000 to 300,000 Euros. This could potentially provide Brueckner with the means to fund his escape abroad.
Madeleine's disappearance from Praia da Luz, Portugal on May 3, 2007, while on holiday with her parents from Rothley, Leicestershire, continues to baffle the world. But with Brueckner's release date approaching and his plans for a new life in the works, the search for answers may become even more complicated.
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