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DNA Confirms Julia Wandelt Not Madeleine McCann’s Daughter

10/20/2025

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Forensic expert Rosalind Hammond testified in Leicester Crown Court that DNA samples from missing girl Madeleine McCann do not match those of Julia Wandelt, who is accused of stalking the McCann family.
The DNA was collected from a pillowcase in Madeleine's bedroom and a blood sample taken shortly after her birth.
Hammond confirmed that Wandelt is not the biological child of Kate and Gerry McCann.
Wandelt allegedly contacted the McCanns over 60 times in one day, causing them distress.
The trial continues as the court evaluates the implications of these findings.

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Forensic expert Rosalind Hammond testified in Leicester Crown Court that DNA samples from missing girl Madeleine McCann do not match those of Julia Wandelt, who is accused of stalking the McCann family.
The DNA was collected from a pillowcase in Madeleine's bedroom and a blood sample taken shortly after her birth.
Hammond confirmed that Wandelt is not the biological child of Kate and Gerry McCann.
Wandelt allegedly contacted the McCanns over 60 times in one day, causing them distress.
The trial continues as the court evaluates the implications of these findings.