Read in full: Letter 'Polish Madeleine' posted through McCann's letterbox
A letter signed “Madeleine X” was posted through the door of Madeleine McCann’s parents’ home the day after two women accused of stalking them attended the property, a court has heard.
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Leicester Crown Court heard that Karen Spragg, 61, and 24-year-old Julia Wandelt, who claims to be the missing girl, visited the McCanns’ home in Leicestershire on December 7 last year.
The next day, a letter was posted through the door.
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Here is the full text of the letter:
“Dear Mum (Kate),
“I’m so sorry for causing you so much distress, but when I saw you yesterday, my emotions were so strong.
“I felt a close connection to you.
“I don’t like to see you being upset.
“All I want is to find out the truth. I have memories and I have gathered a lot of evidences supporting my case.
“I think that inside your heart you believe and know who I am and I am your daughter.
“I don’t understand why you don’t want to do a DNA test with me.
“I think you are scared, but whatever makes you scared, just remember that you are stronger than that.
“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.
“Lots of love,
“Madeleine X”
Both Spragg and Wandelt deny stalking.