German authorities find new clues in Madeleine McCann disappearance

Christian Brueckner, 47, is the main suspect

Stars Insider

07/05/25 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Breaking news

German police have uncovered a hard drive belonging to Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's 2007 disappearance. Discovered in 2016 beneath his dog's remains, the drive contains disturbing content, including illegal images involving minors and writings suggesting a fixation on young children. Investigators believe this evidence indicates Madeleine is deceased. Brueckner, currently imprisoned for unrelated crimes, denies involvement in the McCann case.

It's the case that shocked the world. Three-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared from her parents' apartment while on holiday in Portugal on May 3, 2007. The young girl was left alone with her siblings, and has not been seen since. It's one of the most complicated criminal cases in history, with unreliable evidence, false leads, and new suspects.

In this gallery, we look back at one of the most publicized disappearances in recent history, and the recent leads that may provide answers after all these years. Click on for more.

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