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Alison O'Reilly

Dublin woman allegedly raped by Madeleine McCann suspect hopes the family get 'answers and justice'

Madeleine McCann United States Christian Bruckner Dublin Hazel Behan BKA

An alleged rape survivor of missing Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Bruckner said she hopes the child’s parents finally get the “answers and justice” they deserve.

Dubliner Hazel Behan 39, was allegedly assaulted by Bruckner in the holiday resort of Praia da Rocha in the Algarve. Ms Behan has claimed she was raped and assaulted several times in her flat in Portugal in June 2004 by Bruckner.

He is now the prime suspect in the disappearance of British girl Madeleine who was last seen on May 12, 2007. Ms Behan has wished the child’s parents well in their quest for justice and truth for the missing three-year-old.

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