Madeleine McCann Family Receives Urgent Voicemail Demanding DNA Test for Resolution

In a notable case unfolding at Leicester Crown Court, two women face charges related to stalking the family of missing toddler Madeleine McCann. Karen Spragg, 61, from Cardiff, and Julia Wandelt, 24, from Poland, are both implicated in a series of distressing incidents involving Kate and Gerry McCann, the parents of Madeleine.

Allegations of Stalking and Disturbing Communications

The trial has highlighted an alarming voicemail in which Spragg expresses her belief that there is a “cover-up” concerning the missing girl. In her message, she implores Kate McCann to take the situation seriously and suggests that a DNA test is essential for resolution.

“I’m begging you please, for Julia’s sake, do a DNA [test], and she will go away if she is not Madeleine,” Spragg stated, insisting that the situation could be part of a larger conspiracy.

Involvement of Wandelt

Julia Wandelt is also accused of stalking the McCann family. She reportedly claimed to be Madeleine McCann, who disappeared at the age of three in 2007 while on vacation in Portugal. The accusations against Wandelt include making numerous calls, leaving voicemails, and sending WhatsApp messages to the McCanns and their other children, Amelie and Sean.

At one point, Wandelt called Gerry McCann, and when he answered, she identified herself, prompting him to hang up. In a subsequent voicemail, she stated her determination to find her “biological family” and expressed her belief that she is Madeleine.

Details of the Court Proceedings

The trial has included testimony regarding multiple instances where the accused approached the McCann family. Wandelt reportedly waited outside the family’s home with Spragg, attempting to gain entry when they returned. This frightening episode involved Wandelt allegedly trying to block the door as Kate fought to close it.

Timeframe of the Alleged Offenses

• The offenses are said to have occurred between June 2022 and February 2025.
• Both women are charged with severe breaches of the McCann family’s privacy and emotional safety.

Jurors have been presented with disturbing messages from Wandelt, including pleas for connection and expressions of distress over perceived rejection by the McCann family. This tragic case continues to unfold as the court evaluates the implications of these stalking allegations and the emotional ramifications for all involved.