After being released from jail, the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann was spotted enjoying himself at a nightclub within 48 hours. Christian Brueckner, aged 49, was seen socializing at a lively discotheque shortly after making the decision to go out. Reports from sources linked to the Mirror revealed that his cover was blown in the new town where he now resides, although the specific location was not disclosed. This occurred when he entered a shop at the main train station and was recognized by women who began screaming upon seeing him.
According to an insider, “Brueckner has gained notoriety in Germany, so the women in the shop immediately identified him and started screaming. Despite trying to prove his innocence by displaying his ankle tag, no one in the town welcomes his presence, causing issues for everyone.”
Brueckner had been residing in a rundown farmhouse near Praia da Luz when Madeleine disappeared from the Ocean Club resort in 2007 while her parents were dining nearby. Currently, he is reported to be staying in a private flat provided by the German authorities.
Recently, it was disclosed by the Mirror that he had been relocated to temporary housing in a city near Hamburg after declaring himself homeless. Initially placed in a homeless shelter, he was swiftly moved to different accommodation due to concerns for his safety.
Following his release from Sehnde prison near Hanover, Brueckner was captured heading straight to a McDonald’s restaurant on Wednesday, which is adjacent to a store selling baby and toddler clothing. As part of his release conditions, he is required to wear an ankle tag for five years and risks being sent back to prison if he violates any bail terms, including changing his residence without informing probation officials.
Despite extensive investigations, authorities have not made progress in charging him in connection with Madeleine’s disappearance, an allegation he vehemently denies. Moreover, he was acquitted last October of multiple sexual offenses he was accused of committing in Portugal.
Nevertheless, prosecutors are awaiting the outcome of appeals lodged at Germany’s Federal Court of Justice regarding the sex crime verdicts. Additionally, he is scheduled to appear in court next month in Oldenburg on charges of insulting a prison officer, which could result in a fine.
In defense of his client, Brueckner’s lawyer, Philipp Marquort, has called for him to be left alone. Marquort stated, “Mr. Brueckner has served his sentence and is now a free individual with the right to live without harassment. Prosecutors lack evidence against him in the Madeleine case, although they claim to have found no exculpatory proof. Regardless, his release signifies the importance of allowing him to live undisturbed, and legal action will be pursued against any attempts to harass him against his will, both civilly and criminally.”