Summary
Madeleine McCann's sister, Amelie, testified in court about receiving unsettling messages from a woman named Julia Wandelt, who claimed to be Madeleine. Amelie shared that the woman continuously reached out, asking for a DNA test and altering photos to resemble Amelie. The McCann family reported feeling pressured and stressed due to the woman's communication and visits.
Key Facts
- Amelie McCann testified at Leicester Crown Court about messages from Julia Wandelt.
- Wandelt claimed to have memories indicating she was Madeleine McCann, who disappeared in 2007.
- Wandelt requested a DNA test to prove her claims, but Amelie McCann refused.
- The McCann family enhanced home security after Wandelt visited in December 2024.
- Wandelt also sent letters to the McCann family home, creating distress.
- The court heard Wandelt altered photos to suggest a resemblance between her and Amelie.
- Amelie's brother, Sean, also received Instagram messages from Wandelt but blocked her accounts.
