Julia Wandelt, a 24-year-old Polish woman, has been found guilty of harassing the parents of missing girl Madeleine McCann. The verdict was delivered at Leicester Crown Court after a five-week trial, during which Wandelt claimed to be the missing child. While she was acquitted of stalking, she was sentenced to six months in prison for harassment, a term she has already served. Wandelt's campaign against Kate and Gerry McCann included sending over 60 messages in a single day and turning up at their home, where she begged for a DNA test. The court heard that Wandelt had claimed to have memories of being abducted and living with the McCanns, including feeding their younger son, Sean. During the trial, forensic expert Rosalyn Hammond testified that DNA tests conclusively proved Wandelt is not Madeleine McCann. The court was informed that Wandelt had previously contacted a missing persons charity in Poland, claiming to be other missing children. The McCanns, who have been searching for their daughter since her disappearance in 2007, expressed distress over Wandelt's actions. Kate McCann described receiving a letter from Wandelt that addressed her as "mum" and said she felt frightened when confronted by Wandelt outside her home. Gerry McCann stated that Wandelt's behaviour was damaging the ongoing investigation into their daughter's disappearance, known as Operation Grange, which has received significant funding. He emphasised that they still hold hope that Madeleine may be alive. Wandelt's co-defendant, Karen Spragg, was found not guilty of both stalking and harassment. Following the verdict, Wandelt was placed under a restraining order due to the risk of future harassment towards the McCanns. The trial highlighted the emotional turmoil faced by the McCann family over the years, as they continue to seek answers regarding their daughter's fate.