An American woman from Arkansas, Eugenea Collins, 22, has sparked controversy by claiming she is Madeleine McCann, the British child who disappeared in 2007 while vacationing in Praia da Luz, Portugal. Despite having no concrete proof, Collins insists that a DNA test showing she is 68% English and Northwestern European supports her claim.

She questioned her identity when she couldn't get a copy of her birth certificate when she tried to get new ID.

A WOMAN claiming to be Madeleine McCann stalked the missing toddler’s parents and siblings by turning up at their home, a court heard. Julia Wandelt, also known as Julia Wandel,

A woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann has been remanded in custody after being charged with stalking the missing girl’s parents and siblings. Julia Wandel, also known as Julia Wandelt, was arrested at Bristol airport on Wednesday.

A woman who claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann has been charged with four counts of stalking. Julia Wandel, also known as Julia Wandelt, was arrested at Bristol Airport on Wednesday on suspicion of stalking involving serious alarm and distress.

Julia Wandelt - who once appeared on US talk-show Dr Phil to discuss her supposed similarities with Madeleine - was apprehended by police at Bristol airport on Wednesday (19 Feb). She stands accused of stalking Gerry and Kate McCann - the missing girl's parents. Leicester Police also arrested another woman from the airport.

Julia Wandel, 23, also known as Julia Wandelt, from Lubin, Poland, was remanded in custody to appear at Leicestershire Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

A woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann has appeared in court charged with four counts of stalking the missing girl's family. Julia Wandel, also known as Julia Wandelt, was arrested at Bristol Airport on Wednesday on suspicion of stalking involving serious alarm and distress.