Alleged Stalker Leaves Voicemails Urging McCanns to Believe Madeleine is Alive

During a high-profile trial at Leicester Crown Court, Julia Wandelt, a 24-year-old from Lubin, Poland, stands accused of stalking the parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann. Wandelt is alleged to have left numerous emotional voicemails urging Kate and Gerry McCann to consider that their daughter might still be alive.

Details of the Stalking Case

The court revealed that Wandelt frequently contacted the McCanns from June 2022 to February 2023. Prosecutors claim she sent over 60 messages in a single day last April. Some messages contained pleas for a DNA test to substantiate her claim of being Madeleine.

Voicemails and Messages

• Wandelt urged Kate McCann, stating: “What if I’m her?”
• She expressed desperation for the McCanns to believe Madeleine was not dead.
• In one voicemail, she claimed, “The police don’t want to help me, they don’t want to help Madeleine.”
• She also mentioned feeling a connection when listening to Kate’s voice.

Wandelt described memories she believed could support her claims about Madeleine’s abduction. These included recalling a childhood barbecue and asking Kate if she could get a ball. She asserted her belief that she was not crazy and encouraged the McCanns to hear her out.

Reaction from the Accused and Court Proceedings

Wandelt’s co-defendant, Karen Spragg, aged 61, was visibly moved during the proceedings and left the dock in tears as voicemails were played. Both women deny the charges of stalking. The trial continues, with the court assessing the extent of Wandelt’s obsession and her implications regarding Madeleine’s fate.

Allegations Against Wandelt

Wandelt’s actions included:

• Over 60 calls or messages on a single day.
• Repeatedly asking for a DNA test.
• Unauthorized visits to the McCann family’s residence.

At one point, Gerry McCann answered a call from Wandelt, but he asserted that she had the wrong number. However, Wandelt insisted that the call was indeed from him, demanding a conversation regarding her claims.

Public Interest and Continuing Developments

This case has generated significant public interest, reopening discussions about the ongoing mystery surrounding Madeleine McCann’s disappearance in Portugal in 2007. The trial is set to explore various aspects of Wandelt’s claim, the impact on the McCann family, and the legal implications of her alleged stalking behavior.

The McCanns continue to face the trauma of their daughter’s ongoing absence while dealing with the distress caused by Wandelt’s actions. The trial at Leicester Crown Court is expected to provide more details as it progresses.