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The alleged stalker of Madeleine McCann’s parents stated yesterday that she is “50/50” regarding whether she is their daughter.
Julia Wandelt, 24, claimed she would “walk away” if she were provided with “complete documentation” proving she is not their child.
The alleged stalker of Madeleine McCann’s parents, Julia Wandelt, stated she is ’50/50’ about whether she is their daughterCredit: Terry Harris
Polish national Wandelt is accused of harassing Kate and Gerry McCannCredit: PA
The national is accused of harassing the McCanns, telling them she was their daughter, and even visiting their home in Rothley.
A DNA test has confirmed that she is not the girl who disappeared in Portugal at the age of three in 2007.
Prosecutor Michael Duck KC asked her: “Do you still believe that you could be Madeleine McCann?”
She responded: “It’s neither yes nor no. Because it is very easy to provide me with the documentation.”
“So if I am not her, and the result is indeed negative, I would like to see the documentation. Currently, I would say I’m 50/50.”
She expressed at Leicester Crown Court her desire for “an investigation into my disappearance, into what happened to me, and why I am here.”
When asked if her appearance at the McCanns’ home in December last year was intimidating, Wandelt replied: “No, I don’t think it’s intimidating.”
“If I were searching for my daughter who had been missing for 18 years, I would be comfortable speaking with someone claiming to be my missing child.”
Wandelt, from Lublin, Poland, and another individual, 61, from an undisclosed location, both deny stalking from June 2022 to February 2025.
The trial is ongoing.
A DNA test has confirmed she is not the girl who vanished in Portugal at the age of three in 2007Credit: PA: Press Association
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Julia Wandelt claim regarding her identity?
Julia Wandelt claimed she is “50/50” about whether she is the daughter of Madeleine McCann and stated she would walk away if given proof that she is not.
What has the DNA test revealed?
A DNA test has confirmed that Julia Wandelt is not Madeleine McCann, who disappeared in Portugal in 2007.
What is the current status of the trial?
The trial is ongoing, with Wandelt and another individual denying charges of stalking.
