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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
‘Very productive' search for Madeleine McCann ends as planned
The latest search for Madeleine McCann has been described as 'very productive' by Braunschweig head prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters. German and Portuguese authorities concluded their search as planned in Atalaia, near Lagos, after three days of scouring scrubland and abandoned structures. Reports indicate that samples, including possible bones and clothing fibres, were taken during the search for forensic examination. German prosecutors requested the search as part of their continued attempts to source evidence to implicate prime suspect Christian Brueckner, who is currently in prison for raping a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2005. Brueckner, who is due to be released from jail in September if no further charges are brought, has reportedly sent letters to police and Mr Wolters regarding the investigation.
ITV News
2 days ago
- ITV News
Madeleine McCann search ends as new evidence is sent off for analysis
The latest searches in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann concluded as planned, German prosecutors have said. Head prosecutor in Braunschweig, Hans Christian Wolters, said the co-operation between the Portuguese and German authorities during the operation was 'very constructive'. His words came after The Sun newspaper reported that samples had been taken from last week's searches after claims that bones and clothing fibres were found. The newspaper reported that the bones were initially deemed to be animal remains but have been retained by prosecutors to be forensically examined. The latest hunt for evidence came 18 years after three-year-old Madeleine disappeared from the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz while on holiday with her family in 2007. She was left sleeping by her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, and vanished as they went for dinner in a nearby restaurant. Search teams concluded their operation in neighbouring Atalaia, near the city of Lagos, after three days of scouring scrubland and abandoned structures. German prosecutors requested the search as part of their continued attempts to source evidence to implicate prime suspect Christian Brueckner. He is in prison for raping a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2005 and is due to be released from jail in September if no further charges are brought. According to reports, Brueckner sent a letter to police saying 'decisive questions can never be answered'. Another letter shows the suspect telling Mr Wolters that 'the investigation will be dropped', The Sun reported. In October last year, he was cleared by a German court of unrelated sexual offences, alleged to have taken place in Portugal between 2000 and 2017.
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- The Advertiser
Latest search ends for missing toddler Madeleine McCann
The latest searches in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann concluded as planned, German prosecutors say. Head prosecutor in Braunschweig, Hans Christian Wolters, said the co-operation between the Portuguese and German authorities during the operation was "very constructive". His words came after The Sun newspaper reported that samples had been taken from last week's searches after claims that bones and clothing fibres were found. The newspaper reported that the bones were initially deemed to be animal remains but have been retained by prosecutors to be forensically examined. The latest hunt for evidence came 18 years after three-year-old Madeleine disappeared from the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz while on holiday with her family in 2007. She was left sleeping by her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, and vanished as they went for dinner in a nearby restaurant. Search teams concluded their operation in neighbouring Atalaia, near the city of Lagos, after three days of scouring scrubland and abandoned structures. German prosecutors requested the search as part of their continued attempts to source evidence to implicate prime suspect Christian Brueckner. He is in prison for raping a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2005 and is due to be released from jail in September if no further charges are brought. According to reports, Brueckner sent a letter to police saying "decisive questions can never be answered". Another letter shows the suspect telling Mr Wolters that "the investigation will be dropped", The Sun reported. In October 2024, he was cleared by a German court of unrelated sexual offences, alleged to have taken place in Portugal between 2000 and 2017. The latest searches in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann concluded as planned, German prosecutors say. Head prosecutor in Braunschweig, Hans Christian Wolters, said the co-operation between the Portuguese and German authorities during the operation was "very constructive". His words came after The Sun newspaper reported that samples had been taken from last week's searches after claims that bones and clothing fibres were found. The newspaper reported that the bones were initially deemed to be animal remains but have been retained by prosecutors to be forensically examined. The latest hunt for evidence came 18 years after three-year-old Madeleine disappeared from the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz while on holiday with her family in 2007. She was left sleeping by her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, and vanished as they went for dinner in a nearby restaurant. Search teams concluded their operation in neighbouring Atalaia, near the city of Lagos, after three days of scouring scrubland and abandoned structures. German prosecutors requested the search as part of their continued attempts to source evidence to implicate prime suspect Christian Brueckner. He is in prison for raping a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2005 and is due to be released from jail in September if no further charges are brought. According to reports, Brueckner sent a letter to police saying "decisive questions can never be answered". Another letter shows the suspect telling Mr Wolters that "the investigation will be dropped", The Sun reported. In October 2024, he was cleared by a German court of unrelated sexual offences, alleged to have taken place in Portugal between 2000 and 2017. The latest searches in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann concluded as planned, German prosecutors say. Head prosecutor in Braunschweig, Hans Christian Wolters, said the co-operation between the Portuguese and German authorities during the operation was "very constructive". His words came after The Sun newspaper reported that samples had been taken from last week's searches after claims that bones and clothing fibres were found. The newspaper reported that the bones were initially deemed to be animal remains but have been retained by prosecutors to be forensically examined. The latest hunt for evidence came 18 years after three-year-old Madeleine disappeared from the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz while on holiday with her family in 2007. She was left sleeping by her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, and vanished as they went for dinner in a nearby restaurant. Search teams concluded their operation in neighbouring Atalaia, near the city of Lagos, after three days of scouring scrubland and abandoned structures. German prosecutors requested the search as part of their continued attempts to source evidence to implicate prime suspect Christian Brueckner. He is in prison for raping a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2005 and is due to be released from jail in September if no further charges are brought. According to reports, Brueckner sent a letter to police saying "decisive questions can never be answered". Another letter shows the suspect telling Mr Wolters that "the investigation will be dropped", The Sun reported. In October 2024, he was cleared by a German court of unrelated sexual offences, alleged to have taken place in Portugal between 2000 and 2017. The latest searches in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann concluded as planned, German prosecutors say. Head prosecutor in Braunschweig, Hans Christian Wolters, said the co-operation between the Portuguese and German authorities during the operation was "very constructive". His words came after The Sun newspaper reported that samples had been taken from last week's searches after claims that bones and clothing fibres were found. The newspaper reported that the bones were initially deemed to be animal remains but have been retained by prosecutors to be forensically examined. The latest hunt for evidence came 18 years after three-year-old Madeleine disappeared from the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz while on holiday with her family in 2007. She was left sleeping by her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, and vanished as they went for dinner in a nearby restaurant. Search teams concluded their operation in neighbouring Atalaia, near the city of Lagos, after three days of scouring scrubland and abandoned structures. German prosecutors requested the search as part of their continued attempts to source evidence to implicate prime suspect Christian Brueckner. He is in prison for raping a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2005 and is due to be released from jail in September if no further charges are brought. According to reports, Brueckner sent a letter to police saying "decisive questions can never be answered". Another letter shows the suspect telling Mr Wolters that "the investigation will be dropped", The Sun reported. In October 2024, he was cleared by a German court of unrelated sexual offences, alleged to have taken place in Portugal between 2000 and 2017.
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Powys County Times
Madeleine McCann searches concluded as planned, prosecutors say
The latest searches in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann concluded as planned, German prosecutors have said. Head prosecutor in Braunschweig, Hans Christian Wolters, said the co-operation between the Portuguese and German authorities during the operation was 'very constructive'. His words came after The Sun newspaper reported that samples had been taken from last week's searches after claims that bones and clothing fibres were found. The newspaper reported that the bones were initially deemed to be animal remains but have been retained by prosecutors to be forensically examined. The latest hunt for evidence came 18 years after three-year-old Madeleine disappeared from the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz while on holiday with her family in 2007. She was left sleeping by her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, and vanished as they went for dinner in a nearby restaurant. Search teams concluded their operation in neighbouring Atalaia, near the city of Lagos, after three days of scouring scrubland and abandoned structures. German prosecutors requested the search as part of their continued attempts to source evidence to implicate prime suspect Christian Brueckner. He is in prison for raping a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2005 and is due to be released from jail in September if no further charges are brought. According to reports, Brueckner sent a letter to police saying 'decisive questions can never be answered'. Another letter shows the suspect telling Mr Wolters that 'the investigation will be dropped', The Sun reported.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- South Wales Guardian
Madeleine McCann searches concluded as planned, prosecutors say
Head prosecutor in Braunschweig, Hans Christian Wolters, said the co-operation between the Portuguese and German authorities during the operation was 'very constructive'. His words came after The Sun newspaper reported that samples had been taken from last week's searches after claims that bones and clothing fibres were found. The newspaper reported that the bones were initially deemed to be animal remains but have been retained by prosecutors to be forensically examined. The latest hunt for evidence came 18 years after three-year-old Madeleine disappeared from the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz while on holiday with her family in 2007. She was left sleeping by her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, and vanished as they went for dinner in a nearby restaurant. Search teams concluded their operation in neighbouring Atalaia, near the city of Lagos, after three days of scouring scrubland and abandoned structures. German prosecutors requested the search as part of their continued attempts to source evidence to implicate prime suspect Christian Brueckner. He is in prison for raping a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2005 and is due to be released from jail in September if no further charges are brought. According to reports, Brueckner sent a letter to police saying 'decisive questions can never be answered'. Another letter shows the suspect telling Mr Wolters that 'the investigation will be dropped', The Sun reported. In October last year, he was cleared by a German court of unrelated sexual offences, alleged to have taken place in Portugal between 2000 and 2017.
