The prime suspect in one of the world's most infamous missing person cases, Christian Brückner, has faced brutal vigilante justice behind bars, The Mirror can exclusively reveal.
Brückner, the convicted sex offender formally identified by German prosecutors as responsible for Madeleine McCann's 2007 disappearance, was subjected to a violent assault in his prison cell. The attack occurred at Oldenburg prison in northern Germany, where he is currently serving a separate sentence for drug offences.
‘We Know What You Did’
According to prison insiders, fellow inmates cornered Brückner, shouting the chilling words, "We know what you did to Madeleine McCann" before launching the assault. The attack underscores the notoriety of the case and the deep-seated anger it continues to generate worldwide.
Brückner, now 47, required medical attention following the confrontation. A source stated, "He was given a beating. Other prisoners know who he is and what he is accused of and they decided to take matters into their own hands."
A Notorious Inmate
Authorities have been forced to increase security around Brückner, who is being held in isolation for his own protection. Despite his heinous criminal record—which includes rape and child sexual abuse—prison officials have a duty to ensure his safety, a fact that has reportedly caused frustration among staff.
The source added, "Nobody has any sympathy for him. He is a monster. But the prison has to follow the rules and that means keeping him safe, which is a tough job."
The Shadow Over Praia da Luz
Brückner was named as the official suspect by German prosecutors in 2022, over 15 years after three-year-old Madeleine vanished from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal. Despite extensive investigations and numerous appeals, her body has never been found, and the case remains officially open.
This incident highlights the ongoing and volatile nature of the investigation, which continues to captivate and horrify the public. The attack behind bars serves as a stark reminder that the search for justice for Madeleine McCann is far from over.
