Julia Wandel Denied Bail as McCann Family Stalking Case Advances

Two women face charges for stalking the McCann family, with legal proceedings highlighting the ongoing challenges stemming from Madeleine McCann's 2007 disappearance.

• Julia Wandel, a 23-year-old Polish national, has been denied bail by a Crown Court judge and remains in custody ahead of her plea and trial preparation hearing on April 22, 2025.
• Wandel is charged with four counts of stalking, including allegations of visiting the McCann family home and sending messages to various family members over a 14-month period.
• Karen Spragg, a 60-year-old woman from Cardiff, is charged with one count of stalking the McCann family between May 2024 and February 2025, with her initial court appearance scheduled for March 28, 2025.
• The stalking charges include claims of serious alarm or distress caused to the family of Madeleine McCann, whose 2007 disappearance remains unsolved.
• The case underscores the enduring public and legal ramifications of the high-profile disappearance, as the McCann family continues to face harassment nearly two decades later.

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