The Latest Breaking News from Madeleine McCann

Julia Wandelt Cleared of Stalking, Found Guilty of Harassing McCann Family

Julia Wandelt, who once claimed to be missing child Madeleine McCann, has been cleared of stalking but convicted of harassing the McCann family after a five-week trial at Leicester Crown Court.

International Business Times UK · Nov 7, 2025

‘I do believe I’m her’: This sick woman tortured a grieving family by saying she was their missing daughter, a jury just found her guilty

Even a failed DNA test didn't stop her.

We Got This Covered · Nov 7, 2025

Woman faces deportation after harassing Madeleine McCann’s parents

Julia Wandelt was made the subject of a restraining order on Friday.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

Jury retires in trial of women alleged to have stalked Kate and Gerry McCann

Leicester Crown Court has heard four weeks of evidence about the allegedly ‘cruel’ behaviour of Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

Woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann’s parents ‘confused’, court told

Julia Wandelt’s barrister also argued that the 24-year-old was polite to Kate McCann during a visit to her home last year.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Stalking of Madeleine McCann’s parents was ‘cruel and unforgiving’ – prosecutor

In his closing speech at Leicester Crown Court, Michael Duck KC claimed Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg cared only about their own agenda.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann tells jury ‘I do believe I’m her’

Julia Wandelt, 24, who is on trial accused of stalking, did not confirm whether she still believes Gerry McCann could be her father.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Alleged stalker told it was ‘blindingly obvious’ her DNA does not match Madeleine McCann’s

Julia Wandelt also accused Kate McCann, Madeleine’s mother, of ‘hiding information’

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Alleged stalker accuses Kate McCann of ‘hiding’ information, court hears

Julia Wandelt, 24, denies stalking Kate and Gerry McCann while claiming to be their missing daughter Madeleine.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Alleged stalker tells court she is still ‘50/50’ about whether she is Madeleine McCann

Julia Wandelt said she would “walk away” if she saw the full paperwork proving she was not Madeleine McCann

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025