A woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann’s parents has claimed that Kate McCann concealed crucial information from the authorities, according to the ongoing trial. Julia Wandelt, a 24-year-old from Poland, who is facing allegations of impersonating Madeleine McCann, became emotional during her testimony, insisting she had done nothing wrong and should not be on trial.
Wandelt, a Polish national residing in Lubin, is charged with harassing the McCanns through emails, phone calls, voicemails, and visits to their residence. During her court appearance, she questioned Kate McCann’s actions, suggesting that important details were withheld, leading to a misunderstanding of her memories and communication efforts.
The prosecution pressed Wandelt on her relentless pursuit of the McCanns, highlighting that her actions may have been unwelcome. Wandelt, however, defended her actions, claiming she believed the McCanns were simply searching for their missing child and that her attempts to reach out were disregarded due to external pressures or threats.
In a moment of regret, Wandelt admitted to sending inappropriate messages to Kate McCann out of frustration and emotional distress from feeling ignored. She also mentioned an incident involving another individual’s aggressive behavior towards Mrs. McCann, apologizing for any disturbance caused.
Regarding financial offers made to her for a DNA test, Wandelt clarified that her intention was to utilize the results for legal proceedings in a family court setting. The trial involves Wandelt and her co-defendant, Karen Spragg, both pleading not guilty to the charge of stalking.
The proceedings are ongoing as the court continues to hear testimonies and evidence related to the case.