A court trial revealed that a woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann’s family claimed to be the missing girl and vowed to prove her identity, regardless of their cooperation. The accused, Wandelt from Poland, and Spragg from Cardiff, are facing charges in Leicester Crown Court for their alleged harassment activities towards the McCann family.
During the trial, it was disclosed that Wandelt made numerous attempts to contact the McCanns through letters, calls, voicemails, WhatsApp, and Instagram messages, asserting to be Madeleine. The prosecution stated that Wandelt engaged in a prolonged harassment campaign over two and a half years, which included frequent communication with Kate McCann and even visiting the family home in Leicestershire.
Detective Mark Draycott, a member of Scotland Yard’s Operation Grange investigating Madeleine McCann’s case, testified that Wandelt had contacted him in June 2022. He emphasized that there was no evidence supporting Wandelt’s claim of being Madeleine and that all her assertions had been disproven.
On the other hand, Spragg is facing charges of causing serious distress through stalking activities between June 2022 and February 2025. Emotional moments unfolded in court when recordings of voicemails left by Wandelt to Kate were played, leading Spragg to tears and a temporary departure from the dock.
The trial proceedings shed light on the distressing ordeal faced by the McCann family due to the relentless actions of the accused individuals.
