Two women charged with stalking McCann family, Wandel denied bail

Two women have been charged with stalking the family of Madeleine McCann, whose disappearance in 2007 remains a high-profile unsolved case. Julia Wandel, a 23-year-old Polish national, was denied bail by a Crown Court judge after allegedly stalking the McCann family between January and February 2024, sending various forms of communication and appearing at their home on multiple occasions. She is scheduled for a plea and trial preparation hearing on April 22. Separately, Karen Spragg, a 60-year-old from Cardiff, has been charged with stalking the McCann family and was released on bail with conditions. Both cases highlight ongoing concerns for the family of Madeleine McCann, as they continue to deal with the repercussions of her unresolved disappearance. The court proceedings reflect the serious nature of the allegations being made against both women.