Alleged stalker Julia Wandelt, who asserted she was Madeleine McCann, mentioned causing distress to Kate McCann after an encounter outside their residence last year. Wandelt, hailing from Lubin, Poland, and Karen Spragg from Caerau, Cardiff, are accused of stalking the McCann family and causing alarm between June 2022 and February 2025, which they both deny.
During a court session, Wandelt described a moment where Mrs. McCann was left in tears following an interaction outside her and Gerry McCann’s home. Wandelt recalled approaching Mrs. McCann, resulting in emotional responses from both parties. Subsequently, Wandelt sent a letter signed as “Madeleine” to Mrs. McCann in December last year, expressing a desire for a DNA test and mentioning gathered evidence.
Further details revealed Wandelt’s attempts to communicate with Mrs. McCann, including an incident where Mrs. McCann declined to engage, leading Wandelt to persist despite the police threat. Wandelt also mentioned a statement by Spragg suggesting Wandelt was Mrs. McCann’s daughter, to which Mrs. McCann denied.
Court proceedings unveiled messages sent by Wandelt to Mrs. McCann, emphasizing her determination to uncover the truth and her emotional responses to their exchanges. Wandelt’s intent to establish her identity through a DNA test with the McCanns was highlighted, indicating her persistence despite perceived lack of cooperation.
Moreover, Wandelt’s involvement with Dr. Fia Johansson in the US, her appearance on the Dr. Phil show, and subsequent return to Europe were discussed. Wandelt’s interactions with Mrs. McCann and Spragg were scrutinized, shedding light on various topics of conversation between the accused parties.
In response to queries about her contact with Amelie, Madeleine McCann’s sister, Wandelt defended her actions as genuine attempts to seek the truth about her identity. She denied any manipulative intentions and asserted her commitment to discovering her true self.
The ongoing court proceedings continue to delve into Wandelt’s interactions and communications with the McCann family, shedding light on the complexities surrounding the case.
