Chief suspect in Madeline McCann case investigated for 2004 rape of Irish woman

Chief suspect in Madeline McCann case investigated for 2004 rape of Irish woman

Hazel Behan during an appearance on The Late Late Show in 2015. Picture: RTÉ

Sun, 02 May, 2021 - 15:31
Steven Heaney

The chief suspect in the disappearance of Madeline McCann is being investigated by German prosecutors for the rape of Irish woman Hazel Behan in 2004.

German national Christian Brückner is suspected of raping Ms Behan in her apartment in Praia da Rocha in June 2004.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

I'm giving you a 'get out of jail free' card, judge tells Cork woman convicted of 21 thefts I'm giving you a 'get out of jail free' card, judge tells Cork woman convicted of 21 thefts
Cork man prosecuted for having revolver and ammunition he claimed were 'ornamental' Cork man prosecuted for having revolver and ammunition he claimed were 'ornamental'
Cork child, 3, walked alone to shop at night and told shopkeeper he was hungry, neglect case told Cork child, 3, walked alone to shop at night and told shopkeeper he was hungry, neglect case told
Madeleine McCannCrimePlace: PortugalPerson: Hazel Behan
<p>The court heard both men had been on heroin substitutes to get off the drug but had stopped taking the substitutes and relapsed on to the drug itself. File picture: Getty</p>

Cork judge notes 'very sad lives of addiction' of two men accused of stealing car

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited