A WOMAN claiming to be Madeleine McCann has pleaded not guilty to stalking the missing toddler's parents and siblings by turning up at their home.
Julia Wandelt, also known as Julia Wandel, was arrested as she touched down atAirport in February.
She had travelled from Wroclaw in, and was due to meet with a friend who lives inwhen she was detained.
The 23-year-old appeared at Leicester Crown today where she denied four counts of stalking.
Wandelt is accused of causing serious alarm or distress against and Gerry McCann between May 2, 2024, and February 15 this year.
She allegedly made unwanted contact with the McCanns, turned up at their address, sent letters and messages and made calls and voicemails.
Wandelt is also charged with stalking Madeleine's sister Amelie between January 3 and April 21 last year.
She is accused of the same charge against Madeleine's brother, Sean, between November 27 and December 29 last year.
Wandelt appeared alongside Karen Spragg, 60, who is also charged with stalking Madeleine's family.
She allegedly caused serious alarm or distress between 3 May 2024 and 21 February this year.
Madeline McCann vanished while on holiday in Praia da Luz,, with her parents Gerry and Kate.
There has been no trace of the three-year-old since the 2007 horror.
German have repeatedly insisted Christian Brueckner is the prime suspect but so far have been unable to bring any other charges against him.
Julia became an internet sensation in February 2023 after claiming to be the missing toddler on under the handle, @IAmMadeleineMcCann.
She had previously shared DNA test results which concluded she is 100 per cent Polish, and therefore could not be missing .
But in February, Julia posted “new” DNA resultswhich she claimed revealed she is related to.
Julia also claims she was never shown photos of herself in her early years or a birth certificate.
However, her parents had quickly refuted this and provided evidence.
