A 23-year-old Polish woman, Julia Wandelt, has sparked a fresh wave of intrigue in the Madeleine McCann case, claiming that recent DNA results “strongly support” the theory that her biological father could be Gerry McCann, Madeleine’s father.
Who is Julia Wandelt?
Julia first made headlines in February 2023 when she began posting on Instagram, claiming to be Kate and Gerry McCann’s daughter, who was abducted from her hotel room in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007.
Despite initial DNA tests showing she was of Polish, Lithuanian, and Romanian heritage, Julia has continued to insist that she is Madeleine.
New DNA Results Spark Controversy
In a series of recent Instagram posts, Julia shared the results of a new DNA test, which she claims were analyzed by a “world expert.”
According to Julia, the results show that she is part British and part Irish, and that her DNA matches samples taken from the crime scene, including hair and saliva.
The unnamed expert allegedly found a 69.23% match, which “suggests a biological connection” between Julia and Gerry McCann.
McCann Family Refuses to Participate
Despite Julia’s claims, the McCann family has refused to participate in her DNA tests.
A spokesperson for Julia, Surjit Singh Clair, has criticized the family’s decision, saying, “Even if she was just ‘a random Polish person,’ how can they possibly explain her DNA being linked to the crime scene?”
A Complex and Troubling Case
Julia’s story is complex and troubling, with claims of childhood sexual abuse and gaps in her memory.
She has said that she began to believe she was Madeleine after seeing similarities between sketches of suspects in the case and her own abuser.
Her family has refuted her claims, saying they have memories, photos, and a birth certificate that prove Julia is their daughter.
What’s Next?
As the case continues to unfold, one thing is certain: the search for Madeleine McCann is far from over.
With Julia’s claims sparking fresh debate and controversy, the question on everyone’s mind is: what really happened to Madeleine McCann?
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