Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann 'still questions who she is', court hears
Summary
Julia Wandelt, a woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's parents by claiming she is their missing daughter, told a court she questions her own identity. A DNA test in February showed she is not Madeleine McCann. Her case is being heard at Leicester Crown Court.Key Facts
- Julia Wandelt is accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's parents from June 2022 to February 2023.
- She has claimed to be Madeleine McCann, who disappeared in 2007 at age three.
- A DNA test in February proved Wandelt is not Madeleine McCann.
- Wandelt reported suffering childhood abuse and began questioning her own identity.
- Her step-grandfather, who she claims abused her, was convicted and served prison time.
- Wandelt began seeing a psychologist in 2020 to reflect on her past experiences.
- She contacted Operation Grange, the investigation into Madeleine's disappearance, claiming she might be Madeleine.
- Wandelt denies stalking and says she is not seeking fame or money, but wants to understand her own identity.
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