Suspect Linked to Maddie Disappearance Equipped with Ankle Tracker - Accused in Maddie case granted bail, now using leg supports
The suspect in the disappearance of three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann, who vanished from an apartment complex in Praia da Luz, Portugal on May 3, 2007, is currently under house arrest and electronic monitoring in Lower Saxony, Germany.
According to the Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice, the surveillance supervision is not a punishment, but a measure for rehabilitation and security. The suspect, identified as Christian B., is required to wear an ankle monitor for the next five years and must maintain at least monthly contact with a probation officer.
Christian B. was sentenced to a prison term in 2019 by the Braunschweig Regional Court, primarily for aggravated sexual assault. He left the correctional facility in Sehnde, Lower Saxony, and his last known address was in Braunschweig.
If the suspect violates these conditions, a fine or imprisonment of up to three years may be imposed. The German investigators in the Madeleine McCann case are responsible due to the suspect's last known address.
The prosecutor's office in Braunschweig announced in June 2020 that they assume Madeleine McCann is dead and have a suspect. However, it's important to note that there is no indictment in the Madeleine case.
The defense attorneys for the suspect have announced they will challenge the conditions. They have publicly spoken of a "massive presumption of guilt campaign."
The suspect has been in the focus of German investigators for years due to suspicion of murder. The specific details of the Madeleine case were not mentioned in the provided paragraph.
It's crucial to remember that this is an ongoing investigation, and the public is encouraged to respect the privacy of all parties involved. Updates on the case will be shared as more information becomes available.
