The shabby apartment where Christian Brueckner, the suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, resided upon his release from prison has been vacated. Angry locals confronted Brueckner as police escorted him from the ground floor flat in Neumunster, Germany, after the address was leaked via a local WhatsApp group.
Carrying only two carrier bags containing Brueckner’s belongings, police led him to a waiting car as onlookers shouted insults. Brueckner, a convicted sex offender, had spent a brief period in the sparsely furnished apartment, equipped with just a single bed, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.
The 48-year-old, considered the prime suspect by German authorities in Madeleine’s 2007 disappearance in Portugal, denies any involvement. Brueckner, who had been released from prison after serving time for a previous rape conviction, has sparked controversy with his behavior since his recent release.
Despite being a person of interest in the Madeleine case, German police have not issued an arrest warrant due to lack of conclusive evidence linking Brueckner to the crime. Following his release, Brueckner declared himself homeless and was placed in temporary accommodation with strict monitoring conditions.
While police have confirmed Brueckner’s presence near the McCann family’s location in Portugal during the time of Madeleine’s disappearance, no concrete evidence directly ties him to the case. Brueckner has expressed concerns for his safety and is reportedly considering relocating to Munich or even leaving Germany to avoid extradition.
As the investigation continues, Brueckner’s legal team is exploring options for his future while maintaining his innocence in the face of mounting suspicions.
