New hope in the Madeleine McCann case: Search with Radar in Portugal!

New hope in the Madeleine McCann case: Search with Radar in Portugal!

On Monday, June 2, 2025, the police resumed the search for the missing Madeleine McCann in Praia da Luz, Portugal. This new search continues until Friday and includes the Lagos district, where the child was last seen. A ground radar is used for the determination to look for a 4.5 meter deep for signs in the ground that could provide information about the disappearance of the three -year -olds. Madeleine disappeared from her apartment on May 3, 2007, while her parents were in a nearby restaurant. A total of at least 30 officials from the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) will be active in the region to pursue new information.

The investigation was revived at the request of the German public prosecutor because the main suspect, Christian B. (48), is to be released from prison in September. He is currently sitting in Germany because of the rape of a 72-year-old American. The police are based on information from an informant who states that Madeleine's body or personal objects could be hidden in freshly dug trenches. This represents the hope that the latest technology can bring to light traces that may have been overlooked during previous searches.

background information for searching

The investigative authority in Portugal has a European investigative order on behalf of the public prosecutor's office in Braunschweig. Since the German authorities identified Christian B. as the main suspect in 2022, the pressure on the police authorities has been increased. The last search took place in a reservoir in May 2023, but without any significant results. So far, there has been no forensic evidence that could establish a direct connection between Christian B. and the McCann case. Nevertheless, cell phone data show that at the time of Madeline's disappearance he was near the holiday complex.

The Portuguese police are significantly involved in the current investigation, while the British officials are not involved. This underlines the international character of the case, which has repeatedly become the focus of the public in recent years. Madeleine, who was born on May 12, 2003, would have been 22 years old today. The case remains of great interest for many people and regularly makes headlines because new developments are still being discussed in the media.

demand for more support

The resumed search is not just a legal necessity, but an urgent need for the McCann family and the affected communities. Many organizations that deal with missing children emphasize the importance of continuing to pursue such cases and provide suitable resources. According to reports from Missing Children Europe , the support for affected families remains essential in order to maintain hope for a positive turn.

The coming days will be crucial to determine whether these re -efforts can bring new knowledge in the case of Madeleine McCann. Even during pressure, Christian B.'s impending release of detention could be a new turn and possibly unresolved challenges for the investigators.