Stalking Trial Involves Claims of Identity Theft Related to Madeleine McCann

Julia Wandelt, a 24-year-old woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann, is on trial for stalking the missing girl's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann. The case raises serious concerns about the emotional toll of false claims on families of missing persons and highlights the broader issue of stalking. The jury heard that Wandelt has previously pretended to be other missing children, emphasizing the need for stronger protections against such behaviors.