Madeleine McCann’s Name Surfaces in Epstein Dossier After 19 Years

Nearly 19 years after the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, her name has emerged in recent legal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. These documents were released by the U.S. Department of Justice and are part of the extensive records surrounding Epstein’s criminal activities and the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell in 2021.

Connection to Epstein’s Dossier

The court documents contain a witness statement referencing Madeleine McCann. This isolated mention does not provide verified evidence linking her case to Epstein or Maxwell, as stated by authorities in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Details of the Witness Statement

The document in question, labeled EFTA01249618, features a report from an unidentified witness dated September 2009. The witness describes encountering a woman with a young girl who resembled Madeleine while walking down a quiet road.

• The incident took place on a tranquil Sunday.
• A middle-aged man was also present, walking ahead.
• The girl held her hand over her right eye, a notable detail due to Madeleine’s distinctive coloboma.

According to the witness, the woman appeared agitated and was trying to hurry the girl along. After their encounter, the witness noted the resemblance to Madeleine and later reported the sighting on a website, though they did not notify police at the time.

The Significance of the Eye Condition

Madeleine McCann’s disappearance occurred on May 3, 2007, while on holiday with her family at the Ocean Club resort in Praia da Luz, Portugal. Her distinctive coloboma, marked by a dark spot on her right iris, has been a focal point in public appeals for information regarding her case.

Previous Investigative Efforts

Over the years, the case has prompted numerous investigations and public appeals. In August 2009, an e-fit image was released by private investigators working for Madeleine’s parents. It depicted a woman resembling a “Victoria Beckham lookalike,” seen in Barcelona just days after Madeleine disappeared.

Continued Public Interest

Despite extensive searches and investigations, Madeleine McCann remains missing. The reemergence of her name in Epstein’s legal files has reignited conversations surrounding her case and its unresolved status.

Authorities have not indicated that the mention of Madeleine in the Epstein dossier will lead to any new investigative actions. The case continues to be one of the most high-profile missing child investigations, capturing public interest nearly two decades later.