A Polish woman who captured global attention by falsely claiming to be missing British child Madeleine McCann has revealed she's now living in fear after becoming the target of a terrifying stalker and receiving death threats.
Julia Wandelt, the 21-year-old from Poland who went viral earlier this year with her extraordinary claims, has spoken exclusively about the dark side of her sudden fame that has left her fearing for her safety.
The Price of False Fame
"I'm scared to leave my house alone," Wandelt confessed, detailing how her life has been turned upside down since she publicly suggested she might be Madeleine McCann. The young woman's social media fame quickly turned sinister when an obsessed individual began tracking her every move.
The situation escalated dramatically when Wandelt discovered the stalker had been secretly photographing her and monitoring her daily routine. "He knew where I was going, what I was doing," she revealed, the fear still evident in her voice.
Death Threats and Online Abuse
Beyond the physical stalking, Wandelt has been subjected to a torrent of online abuse and direct death threats. The intensity of the backlash has forced her to drastically alter her lifestyle and seek protection.
"I never imagined it would get this bad," Wandelt admitted. "The death threats are the worst part. I have to be constantly looking over my shoulder."
From Viral Sensation to Prisoner in Her Own Home
Wandelt's initial claims in early 2023 sparked international media frenzy and DNA tests that ultimately proved she wasn't the missing British child. However, the aftermath has been far more traumatic than she anticipated.
The young woman now finds herself essentially trapped in her own home, too frightened to maintain a normal routine or venture out alone. Her case serves as a stark warning about the dangers of viral fame and the very real consequences of online notoriety.
Local authorities are reportedly investigating the stalking incidents, but Wandelt remains in a state of constant vigilance, her life irrevocably changed by her brief moment in the global spotlight.
