Summary
A court in Leicester heard that a Polish woman named Julia Wandelt claimed to be Madeleine McCann, a missing girl from 2007. Julia Wandelt and another woman, Karen Spragg, are accused of stalking Madeleine's parents by sending emails, making calls, and showing up at their home. Both women deny the charges of stalking and causing distress.
Key Facts
- Julia Wandelt claimed she was Madeleine McCann and stalked the missing girl's parents.
- Wandelt allegedly engaged in this behavior over two and a half years.
- Wandelt and Karen Spragg deny stalking charges against Kate and Gerry McCann.
- A prosecutor clarified that Julia Wandelt is not Madeleine McCann.
- Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007 during a family vacation in Portugal.
- Wandelt attempted to contact the McCanns through various means, including making calls and sending emails.
- Wandelt also reached out to Madeleine's younger sister via social media in 2023.
- The court heard she claimed to have memories related to Madeleine's life before her disappearance.
