🚨 DNA Test Confirmed Alleged Stalker Was Not Madeleine McCann, Court Hears
At Leicester Crown Court, the senior officer leading Operation Grange testified that a DNA comparison conclusively excluded a claimant, Julia Wandelt, 24, as being Madeleine McCann. The court heard that, despite routine practice of avoiding DNA collection from claimants unlikely to be Madeleine, the officer authorised testing upon Wandelt’s arrest to help stop the alleged behaviour targeting the McCann family.
📌 Description
- Who: Julia Wandelt, a Polish national, accused of harassing Kate and Gerry McCann and their adult children.
- What: Police evidence stated the DNA did not match Madeleine McCann’s profile; Wandelt was told directly in custody: “You are not Madeleine McCann.”
- When/Where: Evidence given Tuesday at Leicester Crown Court; alleged contacts span 2022 to 2025.
- Allegations: Hundreds of calls, messages, letters and a visit to the McCann home, plus pressure for a DNA test.
- Context: Investigators had already discounted the claim due to age and lack of resemblance; the test was taken on arrest to deter further conduct.
- Co-defendant: Karen Spragg, 61, also on trial. The jury heard of “bizarre” plans allegedly discussed to obtain the McCanns’ DNA (e.g., bins or restaurant utensils).
- Status: Both defendants deny a single count of stalking. The trial continues.
📞 How to Help
Please follow and share official, verified updates from law enforcement and reputable outlets. If you have credible information relevant to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, report it via official police channels. Do not contact or approach the family directly.
🔗 Sources
- Leicester Crown Court proceedings reported by reputable media (e.g., The Guardian).
👉 What You Can Do
- Share only verified information to avoid amplifying false claims.
- Support respectful discussion and discourage harassment of families in active or historic cases.
- Back volunteer and professional search organizations that aid missing-person investigations.
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