In this special True Criminals Briefing episode, we bring you the latest updates on the ongoing mystery of Madeleine McCann, one of the world’s most haunting and unsolved missing persons cases. Martin and Helen discuss Martin’s recent trip to Portugal with Sky News. He shares new insights into the Madeleine McCann case, examining the release of prime suspect Christian Brueckner, the evidence prosecutors insist exists but cannot present in court, and the resurfacing of long-abandoned theories. From the troubling allegations against Christian Brueckner, to the controversial idea that Madeleine may have wandered from her family’s holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, this episode explores frustrating dead ends, circumstantial clues, and the lasting impact on both the McCann family and the local community. We discuss: Why German prosecutors insist Christian Brueckner, is guilty but still can’t charge him The theory of a cover-up involving a hit-and-run accident in Portugal How locals in Praia da Luz feel about the continued spotlight on their village The cultural divide fuelling harsh opinions of the McCanns What might come next in the investigation 18 years later, the Madeleine McCann case remains one of the most talked-about true crime mysteries worldwide. Join us as we dissect the latest developments, explore unanswered questions, and consider where the investigation could go next. 👉 Subscribe to True Criminals for more investigative deep dives and breaking updates on the world’s most compelling unsolved cases. If you'd like to listen to this episode ad-free, along with our entire back catalogue, which includes a True Criminals coffee mug, please visit our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/truecriminals As an independent podcast, we rely on listener support. If you’d like to help, you can donate via our PayPal link: PayPal ............................ Follow us: Instagram: @true.criminals Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-Criminals Connect with Martin Brunt: Twitter: @skymartinbrunt Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSY Connect with Helen Fospero: Instagram: @helenfospero Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation: Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575 Credits: True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global. Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information. Executive Producer: Lee Mann Producer: Russell Barnes Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music Composition: Chap Mannequin Artwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices