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£9.99On the 18th anniversary of her disappearance, the family of Madeleine McCann has reiterated their unwavering determination to leave no stone unturned in the search for her. Madeleine was just three years old when she went missing from a holiday apartment complex in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on 3 May 2007. Despite sparking a Europe-wide police investigation, she has never been found.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Leicestershire family expressed that Madeleine continues to be with them every day, especially on her special day. They described her as a beautiful and unique person, and expressed how deeply they miss her. The night Madeleine disappeared, her parents were dining with friends at a nearby restaurant while she and her siblings were in the apartment. It was only later that evening when her mother, Kate, discovered that Madeleine was missing.
As Madeleine’s 22nd birthday approaches on 12 May, the McCann family highlighted that time seems to be passing quickly. They emphasized that they have no significant updates to share but are committed to leaving no stone unturned in the search for Madeleine. In their statement, they also mentioned International Missing Children’s Day and expressed solidarity with families of missing children, including those affected by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. The family thanked organizations, charities, and police forces for their dedicated efforts in finding missing and abducted children.
Despite ongoing investigations by authorities in Portugal and the UK, including the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Grange, no substantial developments have been made in Madeleine’s case. The main suspect, German national Christian Brueckner, a convicted rapist, continues to be under scrutiny, although German prosecutors have stated there is currently no prospect of charges against him. Additionally, two women accused of stalking the McCann family, one claiming to be Madeleine, are set to appear in court in October, denying the charges against them
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