Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, could face new sex offence charges within weeks, according to the German prosecutor leading the investigation. Hans Christian Wolters told the Sunday Mirror that a press release on five sex cases linked to the 45-year-old German drifter will be issued in about two to three weeks.
However, Wolters warned that the investigation into Madeleine's disappearance remains ongoing with no conclusion in sight. He stated, 'The investigation into Maddie is still ongoing. A conclusion is not in sight. I really can't say how long the investigation will take. It is also not certain whether an indictment can be made in the end.'
The cases under investigation include the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in 2007, just six miles from where Madeleine vanished in Praia da Luz a month later. Also being probed are the rape of a 20-year-old Irish woman in 2004, two rapes allegedly captured on video, and a sex act reportedly carried out in front of children in a playground in 2017.
Brueckner denies all allegations. His lawyer claims 'new facts' prove his innocence regarding the rape of a 72-year-old woman in 2005 and argues for his release. Madeleine's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, remain hopeful she is alive. They marked her 19th birthday in May with prayers.
