Madeleine McCann Suspect Refuses Met Police Interview

Tue Oct 21 2025 01:57:15 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Christian Brückner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, declines an opportunity to be interviewed by the Metropolitan Police as he gets set for release.

Christian Brückner, a German national known as the prime suspect in the long-unsolved case of Madeleine McCann's disappearance, has turned down a chance for a police interview. Despite evidence suggesting his presence near the scene in 2007, he has not faced any charges related to the case, while the Metropolitan Police continue their investigation amidst dwindling hopes for clarity.

The prime suspect in the high-profile case of Madeleine McCann's disappearance has declined to be interviewed by the Metropolitan Police, the force has said.

The Met stated they sent an international letter of request to Christian Brückner, who is set to be released for a separate offense, but he later rejected the interview request.

Brückner, 48, has never been charged concerning the McCann case and denies any involvement. The outpouring of concern began when three-year-old Madeleine vanished in a Portuguese resort, where she was left sleeping with her siblings while her parents enjoyed dinner nearby.

Despite being the prime suspect since 2020, investigators are struggling to find substantial evidence to bring charges. The search continues, backed by significant funding, but the investigation faces numerous challenges.