The McCann 'Stalkers' - “Emotional Blackmail of the Highest Order”

The Trial

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🗓️ 7 October 2025

⏱️ 22 minutes

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In this episode Caroline and Claire have the moment the court in Leicester were told two women accused of stalking Madeleine McCann’s family accosted them at the family home. They also joked about riffling through their bins. The prosecution say Julia Wandelt used emotional blackmail to try to convince the family she was Madeleine.

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Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and Claire Duffin

Editor: Chelsea Moore

Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham

Producer: Chelsea Moore

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Voice Actors: Lucy Ryan and Rhys Hanson

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