Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case released from German prison
Christian Brueckner, who prosecutors believe abducted British toddler Madeleine McCann, has been released from prison after serving a sentence in an unrelated rape case.
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Christian Brueckner, who prosecutors believe abducted British toddler Madeleine McCann, has been released from prison after serving a sentence in an unrelated rape case.
Christian Brueckner, a sex offender identified as the prime suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is set to be released from a German prison.
The couple wrongly accused by police of a "kidnapping hoax" that was recently documented in Netflix's "American Nightmare," are now working with law enforcement. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts spoke to Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, who were recently honored as California's witnesses of the year.
When a woman disappears with her boyfriend, investigators learn he was entrusted with millions at his bank job, but he also told outlandish lies about who he was. "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
Part 2: Four young women attacked, only one survivor. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher has been on the trail of serial killer Michael Gargiulo for more than a decade. How "48 Hours" helped crack one of the cases.
An appeals court ruled Monday that the man convicted in the 1979 kidnapping and killing of 6-year-old Etan Patz must have a new trial or be released. CBS New York reporter Dick Brennan has the details.
Police have released video of an attempted kidnapping of a woman outside a St. Augustine, Florida, business. 18-year-old Emma Marine was able to fight off her attacker, who is now in custody, and is now speaking about the incident for the very first time. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the story.
The family of a 74-year-old Southern California father tells CBS News Los Angeles reporter Nicole Comstock that they fear he was kidnapped.
A woman is attacked in her sleep and kidnapped by her estranged husband. The dramatic story of her captivity and rescue. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
More details are emerging about a man's apparent attempt to enter Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home. CBS News' Nicole Vadles reports.
Ohio Rep. Max Miller said he was "run off the road" by a man who was allegedly threatening him. Meanwhile, Memphis Mayor Paul Young was apparently targeted in an attempted kidnapping, police said. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest updates.
Nattapong Pinta worked in agriculture before he was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023.
A “48 Hours” report helps trip up a wanted fugitive who spent more than four-and-a-half years on the run for allegedly killing his wife and staging a kidnapping. "48 Hours"' Tracy Smith reports Saturday, July 2 at 10/9c* on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.[ "48 Hours" airs immediately following Camping World SRX Series.]
Three sisters missing in Washington state have been found dead, and officials are seeking their dad, Travis Decker, who is suspected in their kidnapping and murder. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
The bodies of three missing girls were found in Washington. Their father, 32-year-old Travis Decker, is suspected of killing them. The search continues for Decker, who is wanted for three counts of murder and kidnapping, police said.
A family man abruptly vanishes. Police tie his disappearance to a monstrous plot for revenge. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Madeleine McCann vanished from her family's vacation home in Portugal almost two decades ago. A new search is underway near a cottage previously used by the sole suspect.
ENCORE: A mother is forced to rob a bank to save her daughter’s life, then her abductor falsely claims the mother was in on the crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports Saturday, May 24 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Two cryptocurrency investors have been indicted in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist in New York City. The disturbing case comes on the heels of a series of kidnappings targeting crypto magnates in Europe.
The investigation into the bitcoin torture case in New York City has revealed gruesome details about the alleged kidnapping and beating of an Italian man.
New York City police are investigating two of their detectives in the Bitcoin kidnapping case. CBS News New York reporter Doug Williams has the latest.
New York City police arrested a second person in connection with an apparent kidnapping scheme involving cryptocurrency worth millions. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Three masked gunmen break into California bank manager Michelle Renee's home and hold her and her young daughter hostage before forcing her to rob her own bank. But in court, the defense would try to pin the plot on the victim.
At his trial, Michelle Renee's abductor falsely claimed she had masterminded the plot and that they previously had an affair.
Two people were arrested in New York City on Friday in connection with the kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist, authorities said.