Fresh Leads in Madeleine McCann Case: Police Search Abandoned Building in Portugal

Renewed Searches in Madeleine McCann Case Focus on Abandoned Building in Portugal PORTUGAL—Eighteen years after the disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann, Portuguese authorities have launched fresh probes into the case. The renewed investigation centers on an abandoned rural building in southern Portugal, near the holiday resort where Madeleine was last seen. Authorities are searching the building and surrounding areas. The renewed searches follow the identification of Christian Brueckner, a German man, as the sole suspect. Brueckner is currently in prison for another crime and has denied any involvement in McCann's disappearance. "Sources say police will search the house and surrounding areas where a suspect lived," reported Terrell Brown of ABC7 Eyewitness News. The search is a significant development in the long-running investigation, which has captivated global attention for nearly two decades. While the investigation continues, the renewed focus on this location offers a glimmer of hope for those seeking answers in this enduring mystery. The ongoing search underscores the commitment of law enforcement to finding resolution in this heartbreaking case.