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Woman Who Claimed to Be Madeleine McCann Gives Evidence in Stalking Trial

Defendants claimed a genuine belief one was Madeleine McCann and allegedly tried to contact the family, including attempts to arrange DNA tests, according to court proceedings.

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Julia Wandelt, 24, and Karen Spragg, 61, are charged with stalking Kate and Gerry McCann.

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A Polish woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann is on trial. She was arrested in February and is charged with stalking the McCann parents. The woman has been visiting the couple's home and calling them repeatedly in the hope that they will believe she is their missing daughter.

Julia Wandelt, a Polish woman who for three years believed she was the missing Madeleine McCann, has appeared before Leicester Crown Court. The 24-year-old is accused of stalking the girl's family. During the trial, it was revealed that Wandelt sought the help of artificial intelligence.

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