Christian Brueckner, the German suspect linked to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has spoken publicly for the first time since leaving prison — though he avoided discussing the toddler’s case directly.
In a curious interview conducted in a field, Brueckner said he still doesn’t feel free, explaining that he is being monitored by police 24/7 and must wear an ankle tag.
The interview came just hours after he attempted to confront Hans Christian Wolters, the prosecutor who has long claimed to have evidence connecting Brueckner to Maddie’s 2007 disappearance.
Brueckner traveled hundreds of miles to meet Wolters, hoping to make the prosecutor “take responsibility” for what he claims has led to relentless media attention.
A Confrontation That Never Happened
According to Brueckner, Wolters refused to meet him, stating that he was no longer “their responsibility” following his release from prison.
Speaking to Sky News, Brueckner described his desire to end what he sees as a “witch hunt” against him and reclaim his life.
When pressed about Madeleine McCann, Brueckner declined to answer, citing instructions from his defense lawyers.
Despite intense media speculation, German authorities have not arrested, charged, or questioned him regarding Maddie, and he has also refused cooperation with Scotland Yard and Portuguese police investigating the case.
Life After Prison: Monitored and Media-Focused
Brueckner was released on September 17 from Sehnde prison near Hanover, where he had been serving a seven-year sentence for the 2005 rape of an American woman in Portugal.
Since then, he has been living in Neumunster under strict surveillance.
His movements have drawn intense media attention. Photographs show him eating at a motorway McDonald’s, while CCTV footage allegedly shows him laughing as he displayed his ankle tag and attempting to buy an untraceable phone.
During a lengthy conversation with a shop owner, he reportedly claimed to have information that “could bring the scandal of the century to an end,” widely interpreted as a reference to Madeleine McCann.
Erratic Behavior and Public Appearances
Brueckner’s time outside prison has been marked by chaotic and unusual behavior.
Reports suggest he visited a Domino’s wearing a fake beard, demanded free pizza, and entered a nightclub where women allegedly screamed upon seeing him.
His current lifestyle and movements appear unplanned, raising concerns for authorities tasked with monitoring him.
A source close to Brueckner’s legal team told the Daily Mail that he will not remain in Neumunster and plans are in place to relocate him to Munich. The larger city would make him less conspicuous, complicating tracking efforts.
According to the source, his initial stay in Neumunster was temporary and unintended.
The Shadow of Madeleine McCann
Though Brueckner has denied any involvement in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance, his presence continues to draw global attention.
Even in routine moments — like grabbing a burger or attempting to purchase a mobile phone — his every action is documented, reflecting the ongoing fascination and concern surrounding the case.