EXPLAINED: 17 - The Real Truth

Madeleine McCann: material found in Portugal search sent for analysis

Police spent three days scouring reservoir after request by German authorities hoping to prove case against convicted rapist

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner buried child abuse images next to dead dog

The first search in eight years for clues relating to Madeleine McCann's disappearance is currently underway after a clue was found in a 'secret lair' used by prime suspect Christian Brueckner

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

Maddie McCann cops were searching reservoir for Christian Brueckner's GUN and camcorder

Officers spent three days scouring a remote reservoir at the Barragem do Arade in Portugal but tents and heavy machinery were seen leaving the site today in vans

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

Madeleine McCann search wraps up with slim chance of breakthrough seen

Police on Thursday wrapped up the latest search effort in the 16-year-old hunt for missing British girl Madeleine McCann after collecting unspecified samples by a reservoir in Portugal, as a German prosecutor played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

Officers photograph digging site as Madeleine McCann searches enter day three

A large section of the Barragem do Arade has been cordoned off since Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Who is Christian Brueckner? Madeleine McCann suspect and the accusations against him

German prisoner Christian Brueckner has been identified as a suspect in Madeleine’s case

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Madeleine McCann hunt update as police search woodland as operation enters third day

Officials have said that they are acting on the basis of 'certain tips' that evidence was there

Wales Online · May 25, 2023

Madeleine McCann clue that could crack open the case after 'secret lair' discovery

Authorities are searching the Barragem do Arade reservoir, which is around 31 miles from the Praia da Luz in Portugal where Maddie was last seen in May 2007

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

Watch as authorities continue search in reservoir for Madeleine McCann

Watch as Portuguese authorities search a reservoir near the area where British girl Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007 for a third day.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Madeleine McCann case: Timeline of the missing child’s disappearance

Kate and Gerry McCann’s eldest daughter vanished from Portuguese holiday resort 16 years ago but emergence of new suspect has brought fresh hope of answers and closure

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023