Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has denied reports that he could be released from prison within a fortnight. The German paedophile is currently serving a seven-year sentence for raping a pensioner, which is due to end on September 17. However, his defence team has rejected claims that he might be freed up to ten days early.
A German source close to the case told The Olive Press that authorities might release Brueckner quietly to avoid media attention and potential vigilante attacks. The source added that police are working to gather enough evidence to charge him over Madeleine's death. However, Brueckner's legal team told The Mirror they were unaware of any early release plans.
Brueckner was convicted in 2018 for the sadistic rape of Diana Menkes, 72, in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2005. The attack occurred not far from where Madeleine vanished in May 2007. He will be released from Sehnde prison despite being the prime suspect in Germany and an official suspect in Portugal.
It remains unclear if Brueckner will be tagged on release. German authorities have applied for judicial supervision, which would ban him from approaching schools or places frequented by children. He would also need to check in at a local police station and seek approval to change his address. Brueckner has denied any involvement in Madeleine's disappearance.
