Madeleine McCann's parents speak out after DNA test results
Madeleine McCann's parents have spoken out after the results of Julia Faustyna's DNA test have returned.
Julia Faustyna, a 21-year-old Polish woman, has been claiming to be the missing British child in a high-profile campaign that has seen her undergo a DNA test to prove her identity.
The DNA results determined that Julia is not Maddie, despite Julia's claims of having similar facial features, suffering an abusive childhood and had starting to question her parentage as a result.
Private detective Dr Fia Johansson arranged for Julia to give samples in the US for extensive DNA tests - including a DNA test similar to a 23andMe test, which established she is not Madeleine.
The test looked into her heritage, and showed that she is from Poland, with some Lithuanian and Romanian heritage, The Sun reported, but nothing to suggest any link to the McCann's.
In response, a spokesman for Madeleine’s parents Kate and Gerry McCann said, “There isn’t anything to report at this time. If and when there is, it will come from The Metropolitan Police.”
Julia is also facing a nervous wait for the results of further health tests as doctors fear she may have leukaemia, Dr Johansson - with Julia’s permission - revealed to The Sun.
She said, “Her health is very poor she has bad asthma and she suffers lots of pain in her bones."
“She is booked in for a CT and MRI scan because of the pain in her bones."
“Her blood work is also abnormal so my doctor here in the US is investigating whether she could have leukaemia so we are awaiting the results of that."
“And if she needs any treatment we will make sure she gets that.”
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