HERE’S a timeline of the case which has gripped the world.
Could 3, 2007
Madeleine McCann disappears from her household’s vacation condominium in Praia da Luz, Portugal, sparking a huge police search and changing into probably the most well-known lacking individuals instances in historical past.
January 15, 2016
Neighbour stories a potential ‘grave’ at Brueckner’s deserted manufacturing facility in East Germany.
Cops discover disturbing photos on USB sticks and launch a full-scale search.
February 16, 2016
Christian Brueckner is convicted for abusing a lady of 5 in a park after photos discovered on his laptop computer.
He was sentenced to 15-months behind bars however was already on the run by then.
Could 3, 2017
Round this time, Helge B calls an data hotline after watching a ten-year anniversary particular on the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
He stories an alleged confession by Christian Brueckner.
September 27, 2018
On-the-run Christian Brueckner is arrested over excellent medicine claims in Italy.
He’s extradited to Germany the next 12 months.
December 16, 2019
Christian Brueckner was convicted, in Germany, for the 2005 rape of an American girl in Praia da Luz, Portugal, after his DNA was matched to a hair discovered on her mattress.
He was sentenced to seven years behind bars.
June 4, 2020
German prosecutors divulge to the world they’ve a suspect in custody below investigation for the kidnapping of Madeleine McCann.
For the primary time they declare Madeleine is lifeless.
German media later identify him as Christian B (Christian Brueckner).
June 23, 2023
In his first interview, witness Helge B alleges to German newspaper Bild that Christian Brueckner all-but-confessed the Madeleine abduction to him, by allegedly saying “she didn’t scream” as they talked in regards to the case, at a music pageant, in Spain.
February 16, 2024
Brueckner goes on trial accused of none-McCann allegations of rape and intercourse assault, in Braunschweig, Germany.
Prosecutors hope for a conviction to maintain him behind bars completely and result in McCann costs.
October 8, 2024
Brueckner was acquitted of all claims.
Prosecutors launch an enchantment, nonetheless. Determination pending.
September 17, 2025
Date on which Christian Brueckner will likely be launched from custody with out motion being taken.
Prosecutors require an arrest warrant for a retrial over claims from final 12 months – or over the McCann case.
June 1, 2025
Police order a renewed seek for clues in Praia Da Luz on the Algarve in Portugal.
It lasts for simply three days.
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