German and Portuguese authorities spent three days searching a 120-acre stretch of land in Lagos, Portugal, in the latest bid to find evidence against suspect Christian Brueckner

Christian Brueckner is the prime suspect (Image: Phil Harris)

Police investigating Madeleine McCann’s disappearance may have found a “smoking gun” after “new evidence” linked the missing toddler to prime suspect Christian Brueckner, according to an expert. German and Portuguese authorities spent three days searching a 120-acre stretch of land in Lagos, Portugal, in the latest bid to find evidence against Brueckner.

Crews spent days scouring scrubland, abandoned structures, and a derelict farmhouse in the area, which was just 30 miles from where the missing three-year-old went missing in May 2007. According to local media, “several objects” including “clothing and debris and bones” were found.”

A source told Berlin Morning Post: “Several objects have apparently been discovered, which are now being examined in more detail by the police in the laboratory. As Portuguese media report, clothing debris and bones were found, among other things.”

Christian Brueckner is the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann(Image: Phil Harris)

Recent horror evidence discovered in Breuckner’s lair led to the chief suspect being investigated, according to a new documentary. Images of children in swimming costumes, toddler toys, and sick kidnapping stories written by Breuckner, where he describes using chemical ether to abduct a mum and her child.

A document also put the suspect at the location of a search for Madeleine McCann, where he allegedly said “she did not scream” as he discussed the British toddler with an associate. He also reveals a harrowing kidnapping story, including: “A very small girl enters the room. She’s definitely not older than five.”

 Madeleine McCann went missing in 2007(Image: PA)

The search carried out last week was at the request of the German federal police as they look for evidence that could implicate Christian Brueckner.

According to The Sun’s documentary, an 80gb hard drive was found consisting of images and a laptop key, which may have prompted investigators to link the suspect to Madeleine’s disappearance.

The search was conducted at the request of the German federal police as they look for evidence that could implicate Christian Brueckner(Image: PA)

The hard drive also placed Brueckner at the heart of the search location in Arades Dam, in Portugal. The documentary also revealed Brueckner also wanted to “capture something small and use it for days.”

Professor of Forensic Science at the University of Kent, Robert Green, believes the decision from authorities to carry out searches into Brueckner’s lair could serve as a “smoking gun” for authorities.

The Algarve investigation is estimated to have cost £300,000(Image: PA)

He told The Mirror: “The authorities’ decision to carry out a new search, it is likely influenced by the accumulation of new evidence and information that may have come to light, particularly from recent documentaries and interviews.

“As for the hard drive, if it contains incriminating evidence, it may indeed serve as a “smoking gun” for investigators. Digital evidence often provides invaluable insights into a suspect’s activities, intentions, and potential connections to criminal cases. Should the contents be substantial, they could significantly strengthen the case against Brueckner.

“The rationale behind the renewed search could stem from the ongoing pursuit of justice in the Madeleine McCann case and the hope that any additional evidence could lead to a breakthrough. Investigators continually assess existing evidence and pursue lines of inquiry they believe could be fruitful, especially in cases that have remained unresolved for many years.”