Julia Wandel, a 23-year-old from Poland, pleaded not guilty at Leicester Crown Court to stalking the parents and siblings of Madeleine McCann, missing since 2007. She allegedly made harassing calls, sent messages, and personally visited the McCann home. Another defendant, Karen Spragg, faces similar accusations but has been granted bail. The McCann case remains a subject of intense global fascination, with Wandel claiming to be Madeleine in 2023, citing childhood memory gaps and internet research as her reasons for belief in her identity.
Ms Wandel appeared on the BBC Radio 4 podcast in early 2024, detailing her struggle with identity and how she became convinced she was the missing girl.
The case of Madeleine McCann continues to intrigue globally, with Julia Wandel's recent claims of identity highlighting ongoing public fascination and speculation surrounding her disappearance.
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