Overview

• Giving evidence via video link at Leicester Crown Court, Amelie McCann described persistent social‑media messages from Julia Wandelt that she found distressing and designed to play on her emotions.
• Amelie said the messages began in early 2024, included requests for a DNA test and alleged childhood memories, and featured edited photos she called disturbing; she blocked the sender and declined any DNA test.
• Kate McCann previously told the court she was left distressed when Wandelt turned up at the family home calling her “mum,” pleaded for a DNA test, and allegedly tried to stop the front door from closing.
• Prosecutors allege a multi‑year pattern of harassment from June 2022 to February 2025, including emails, letters and repeated calls, with one day involving 60 calls to Kate McCann; Wandelt and co‑defendant Karen Spragg deny stalking.
• Sean McCann said in a statement that the contacts were strange and upsetting, as the family detailed increased security measures at home in response to the alleged conduct.