Maddie McCann has been missing since 2007. Is there finally a breakthrough in the puzzle about the little girl? There are clear traces that lead to a German man.
- Is there finally clarity about the missing Maddie McCann case?
- The little girl disappeared in 2007 on vacation in Portugal.
- Now a 43-year-old German is being investigated. The BKA asks for your help with "Case number XY" *.
Maddie misses: Spectacular turning point - trail leads to Germany
Munich - is this the decisive turning point in one of the most sensational missing person cases of this century? In the case of Madeleine "Maddie" McCann , who has been missing for 13 years , the Braunschweig public prosecutor's office has launched a murder investigation against a 43-year-old German. As the Federal Criminal Police Office announced on Wednesday evening, the accused has multiple criminal convictions for sex offenses - including against children - and is currently serving a longer prison term in other matters.
Maddie McCann / Case Number XY: Is There Finally Clarity? 43-year-old arrested
As it became clear in the ZDF program "Aktenzeichen XY" *, it is said to be a man from Wiesbaden.
The then three-year-old Maddie McCann had disappeared from a holiday resort in Prai da Luz in Portugal in May 2007 . Since then, there has been no trace of the British girl. A crime is not excluded, the BKA speaks of “suspected of killing a child” *. In Docket XY Studio was on Wednesday Christian Hoppe from the BKA guest. He said, "The investigation leads us to believe that Maddie McCann was killed."
Suspected child killing!
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Maddie McCann / Case number XY: The suspect lived at the place of disappearance
The accused lived almost permanently in Portugal between 1995 and 2007 , including for several years near Praia da Luz . During this period he pursued several odd jobs. In addition, the BKA assumes that the alleged perpetrator also makes a living by committing crimes such as burglary theft in hotel complexes and holiday apartments as well as drug trafficking.
In 2013, Maddie McCann's parents (left) were guests of file number xy.
© dpa / Véronique Schwabeland
The ultimate suspicion goes back to a past consignment, file number xy , according to which there were references to the accused. As early as 2013, references to the man had already been received, said Christian Hoppe. Even after a report ten years after the girl's disappearance, there were indications.
In the meantime, the suspicion of suspicion has been well founded, but there is no solid evidence in addition to the evidence to convince the 30-year-old at the time of the crime. Therefore, the BKA is now addressing the population.
Maddie McCann / Case number XY: BKA asks for help
- The suspect made a long phone call to Praia da Luz on the evening of May 3, 2007 with a Portuguese number. His interlocutor is still sought as an important witness. The person on the phone was using a prepaid cell phone that was not logged into the crime scene area. The number of the witness was: +351 / 91 65 10 683 . That of the suspect +351 / 91 27 30 680 . Who can provide information on the two mobile phone numbers or their users in May 2007 "Investigators believe that the person who made the call is a very important witness and call on them to get in touch," it said Scotland Yard Notice.
- The perpetrator may have committed further sexual assault or rape while in Portugal. Who also became a victim of the suspect and has not yet reported this to the police?
- Who was in the Algarve in Portugal at the beginning of May 2007, especially in the region between Lagos and Prai da Luz or in the "Ocean Club" holiday complex from which Madeleine McCann disappeared and took photos / videos during her stay? The police ask that these recordings be submitted to the BKA's online information portal.
- In addition, the police are hoping for information on two vehicles that the suspect might have used. Who saw the cars in 2007? Who knows the carriage holder? The police know the current location of the cars. The period around May 3, 2007 is relevant for your investigations.
- On the one hand, a VW T3 Westfalia in white and yellow with a Portuguese license plate comes into question. The actual owner of this vehicle is eliminated as a suspect
Did you see this VW T3 Westfalia in Portugal around May 3rd, 2007?
© BKA
- On the other hand, it is about a dark red / aubergine-colored Jaguar XJR 6 with German registration, which has been changed several times over the years. One of the license plates was one of the city of Munich, the last known license plate in May 2007 came from the city of Augsburg.
Did you see this Jaguar XJR 6 in Portugal around May 3rd, 2007?
© BKA
A reward of up to 10,000 euros has been awarded for any information that leads to the final judgment of a suspect or to the finding of Maddie McCain .
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