Julia Wendell, a 23-year-old Polish woman, gained global attention in 2023 after claiming she was Madeleine McCann, the British girl who vanished in Portugal in 2007.

Using the handle @IamMadeleineMcCann, Julia pointed to physical similarities and even appeared on Dr. Phil. After facing backlash and death threats, she apologized to the McCanns, admitting her childhood memories were unclear and that she suspected she was adopted.

Recently, Julia claimed new DNA tests, reviewed by an unnamed expert, “strongly suggest” Gerry McCann could be her father. Allegedly, her DNA matched samples from the crime scene, and other features like her eyes, teeth, and voice were also compared.

However, forensic expert Dr. Monte Miller noted the match wasn’t definitive, though it hinted at a potential family connection.

Despite the claims, Julia’s parents insist she is their biological daughter, and neither they nor the McCanns are willing to undergo further DNA testing. The mystery of Madeleine McCann’s disappearance remains unsolved.