20 episodes

A true crime podcast presented by Donal MacIntyre as he tackles live investigations and discusses compelling cases with a range of experts and those searching for answers and justice.

Murdered Missing Unsolved Donal MacIntyre

    • True Crime
    • 3.6 • 52 Ratings

A true crime podcast presented by Donal MacIntyre as he tackles live investigations and discusses compelling cases with a range of experts and those searching for answers and justice.

    EP01 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    EP01 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    Donal and Jon Clarke discuss the manic first 24 hours of the Madeleine McCann case, Jon’s arrival in Praia Da Luz, his initial impression of the McCanns and his chance encounter with an early suspect.Jon Clarke’s book, ‘My Search for Madeleine’ is available via the link below:https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-SEARCH-MADELEINE-Reporters-Harrowing-ebook/dp/B09F85HG7S

    • 26 min
    EP02 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    EP02 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    Jon Clarke takes us through those named officially as suspects by the police in the immediate few months following Madeleine’s disappearance, and how Christian Brueckner entered the frame and flipped this infamous investigation on its head once again. Jon Clarke’s book, ‘My Search for Madeleine’ is available via the link below:https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-SEARCH-MADELEINE-Reporters-Harrowing-ebook/dp/B09F85HG7S

    • 20 min
    EP03 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    EP03 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    With the lead suspect now in his sights, Jon Clarke tracks down an old friend of his, ‘Micha’, who provides an exclusive and shocking insight into the depraved mind and world of Christian Brueckner.Jon Clarke’s book, ‘My Search for Madeleine’ is available via the link below:https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-SEARCH-MADELEINE-Reporters-Harrowing-ebook/dp/B09F85HG7S

    • 27 min
    EP04 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    EP04 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    Donal and Jon Clarke discuss Christian Brueckner’s early life in Germany and how his dysfunctional upbringing may have moulded him into the dangerous repeat offender he became. Jon recounts his journey into ‘the heart of darkness’ in Germany and takes us up to the point that Brueckner takes his fateful first trip into Portugal.Jon Clarke’s book, ‘My Search for Madeleine’ is available via the link below:https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-SEARCH-MADELEINE-Reporters-Harrowing-ebook/dp/B09F85HG7S

    • 19 min
    EP05 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    EP05 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    Jon Clarke describes Christian Brueckner’s journey into the Algarve – a place that he made home within the now infamous ‘Yellow House’. Donal and Jon dissect Brueckner’s involvement in an intriguing and confusing court case in Portugal that raised more questions than it answered, against the backdrop of serial sexual offences in the area of Praia De Luz around the time of his arrival.Jon Clarke’s book, ‘My Search for Madeleine’ is available via the link below:https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-SEARC...

    • 17 min
    EP06 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    EP06 - Madeleine McCann: The Chief Suspect

    Donal and Jon Clarke expand upon a series of shocking sexual crimes that occurred in the area around Praia Da Luz which coincided with Christian Brueckner’s arrival in Portugal. Jon recounts a catalogue of failures and scandals that have surrounded the officers investigating Madeleine’s disappearance, culminating in the revelation that Brueckner may be linked to the tragic story of another missing young girl on the Algarve. Jon Clarke’s book, ‘My Search for Madeleine’ is available via th...

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

3.6 out of 5
52 Ratings

52 Ratings

Martin_b14 ,

What happened to Maddie

Listening to your great show I think I have made a connection that was not suggested:

This is my take of what could have happened:

Maddie woke up and went looking for her parents as she did previously, but on this occasion she got lost on the way or was taken by an opportunist - who was possibly seen by the Smiths.

The opportunist - a local - must have known Christian B and called him on his mobile and they spoke for 30 mins. Maddie was then handed over to Christian B.

My theory discounts anyone entering the McCanns apartment. It doesn’t require predetermination and relies on chance which is more likely. It doesn’t need the German Prosecution cell location evidence and accounts for the 30 min phone call Christian B is known to have had.

My theory just requires an additional unknown person who ran into Maddie.

Baxterwood ,

Great subject.

Much needed subject, as we need to know what happened to little Madeline. Thanks xxx

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