🚨 SHOCKING LETTER FROM THE ‘POLISH MADELEINE’ – REVEALED BY POLICE: A woman claiming to be the long-missing Madeleine McCann left a heartbreaking note for Kate and Gerry McCann, begging them to take a DNA test and “uncover the whole truth.” 😢💔

Addressed to “Dear Mum (Kate),” the letter reads: “I think that inside your heart you believe and know who I am and I am your daughter. I don’t understand why you won’t do a DNA test with me. I think you are scared….”

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Nearly 19 years after the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann from a Portuguese resort, a Polish woman who claimed to be the missing child has been convicted of harassing her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann. During her trial at Leicester Crown Court in 2025, authorities revealed details of a disturbing letter she posted through the McCanns’ door, addressing Kate as “Mum” and urging a DNA test to “expose every secret.”

The woman, 24-year-old Julia Wandelt (also known online as Julia Wendell or Julia Faustyna), first gained attention in 2023 when she posted side-by-side photos and “evidence” on social media suggesting she was Madeleine, who vanished on May 3, 2007, during a family vacation in Praia da Luz. Wandelt amassed hundreds of thousands of followers with claims of fragmented memories, physical similarities, and suspicions about her own identity and upbringing in Poland. She publicly offered to fund DNA testing and repeatedly contacted the McCanns via messages, emails, and calls.

The letter in question was left at the McCanns’ home in December 2024, the day after Wandelt confronted them on their driveway. According to court testimony reported by BBC, The Guardian, and Daily Mail, the note began: “Dear Mum (Kate’). I think that inside your heart you believe and know who I am and I am your daughter. I don’t understand why you won’t do a DNA test with me. I think you are scared…. Yesterday I heard a lot of care and love in your voice. I believe and I hope that you will find a way to contact me.” It was signed with “Lots of love, Madeleine X.”

Kate McCann testified that the letter left her “really distressed” and feeling “invaded,” describing the encounter as Wandelt trying to prevent her from closing the door while pleading for a DNA test. Gerry McCann reportedly told her, “I don’t want this, please leave.” The family had previously ignored similar contacts, including over 60 messages from Wandelt.

Multiple DNA tests definitively ruled out any connection. In 2023, independent testing by genealogist Dr. Fia Johansson showed Wandelt had near-100% Polish heritage with no British or German links. During the 2025 trial, forensic experts compared Wandelt’s DNA (taken after her February 2025 arrest) to samples from Madeleine’s pillowcase and birth records. The results, described as “unequivocal scientific evidence” and “conclusive,” proved no familial relation. Wandelt was born two years before Madeleine, further contradicting the claim.

Wandelt was convicted of harassment (but acquitted of the more serious stalking charge) on November 7, 2025, and sentenced to six months in prison (time served). She now faces deportation to Poland. During the trial, she maintained she believed she was Madeleine “50-50” despite the evidence, expressing sympathy for the McCanns while insisting they had been “misled” by police. She denied intent to harm, saying she only wanted answers about her identity.

The McCanns, who have endured relentless scrutiny and false leads since 2007, issued a statement saying they took “no pleasure” in the verdict but highlighted the ongoing toll of such incidents. Madeleine’s case remains active under Operation Grange, with Portuguese and British authorities investigating leads, including the prime suspect Christian Brueckner.

This is not the first time individuals have falsely claimed to be Madeleine. The high-profile nature of the disappearance — one of the most publicized missing-child cases in history — has attracted numerous hoaxers and armchair detectives. Wandelt’s viral social media campaign, including appearances on podcasts and TV, initially drew sympathy from some who believed her identity confusion stemmed from a difficult childhood. However, her persistence in contacting the family crossed into harassment.

Experts note that such cases often involve psychological factors, including trauma or delusional beliefs. Wandelt told the court she questioned her identity due to differences with her Polish parents (who reportedly refused DNA testing) and fragmented memories. Despite the evidence, she continued to challenge the results’ authenticity.

For the McCanns, the incident is another painful reminder of the enduring agony of not knowing what happened to their daughter. Madeleine would now be 22. The family has faced accusations, media frenzy, and private grief while maintaining hope through the Find Madeleine fund and appeals.

The letter and confrontation underscore the emotional minefield surrounding high-profile missing persons cases. While Wandelt’s claims were debunked, they highlight vulnerabilities: how misinformation spreads online, the impact on grieving families, and the need for empathy toward those with genuine identity struggles.

As the McCanns continue their search, the focus remains on credible leads. Portuguese authorities have conducted searches in recent years, and British police maintain an open investigation. The case has cost millions and drawn global attention, yet no definitive answers have emerged.

Wandelt’s conviction closes one chapter of harassment but cannot erase the scars for the McCanns. They have consistently urged the public to rely on facts and official updates rather than speculation or unverified claims.

Madeleine McCann’s disappearance remains unsolved — a heartbreaking mystery that continues to haunt a family and captivate the world. For now, the truth about that fateful night in 2007 eludes everyone, while false hopes and painful encounters only deepen the wound.