Two women guarding convicted rapist Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, have issued a chilling four-word response when confronted about their role. The women, identified locally as Mandy and Monda, are reportedly guarding Brueckner at his makeshift woodland camp in northern Germany, alongside a pit bull terrier.
When asked why they were at the campsite, the women replied: "We are his helpers." Brueckner, 49, has been living in a tent in the woods after being forced into hiding by angry residents following his release from prison. He is fitted with an ankle tag, but authorities fear they may lose track of him if he crosses the German border.
Brueckner was convicted of raping a 72-year-old woman and was released in September. He is the prime suspect in the 2007 disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal. He has denied any involvement in her disappearance.
Prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters admitted that monitoring Brueckner would be difficult if he leaves Germany. "If he leaves Germany it will be incredibly difficult to continue monitoring him," Wolters said. "But we don’t need Christian Brueckner here to keep investigating. He doesn’t speak with us anyway."
Wolters added that investigators believe there is still evidence to find. "One piece of forensic evidence or a new witness could crack the case instantly," he said. Brueckner's lawyers have ordered him not to speak to reporters.
Brueckner had previously launched a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe, but it was taken down hours later. He is reportedly hoping to leave Germany for a fresh start.
