The young woman who took the world by storm in recent weeks for broadcasting her claim that she is Madeleine McCann has sought help from a police psychic.
Julia Wendell's case has sparked outrage online among many who do not believe she is grown-up Maddie, who went missing at the age of four 16 years ago in Portugal's Praia da Luz.
The 21-year-old went viral on social media after going ‘Live’ to share supposed "evidence" that she is Madeleine - which included having freckles in the same place and a rare Coloboma in her eye.
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Her claims quickly went viral across the world, and as with most viral stories, it sparked fury among some members of the public.
As the backlash continues to grow, Wendell has now sought help from a Persian medium, Dr Fia Johansson, who has reportedly helped the US police on missing person cases.
The self-professed psychic issued a statement claiming to be investigating Julia’s case and has urged people giving the young woman hate online to stop and "respect her privacy".
In an Instagram video, which has gained thousands of likes, Dr Johansson said: "Julia's mental health, at this moment, it's not okay because of a lot of haters out there, because of a lot of comments and a lot of nastiness that went through directly to her skin.
"At this moment, she needs help. I do understand that 50 per cent of you guys hate her now to the hundredth degree, just because you guys think and believe that she's 'not the real person, that she's not Madeleine, she's this and that'.
"I'm telling you guys, my team and me, we are investigating already about her family, her background, where she came from, which family she belonged to, what school actually she went to, and all other details.
"We understand that this case, Madeleine's case, would be very sensitive for every, each of you."
In the caption, she declared there was "no need to spew hatred, judgement and especially threats" as Julia "is a human being who deserves respect" regardless of anyone's personal opinion on the case.
She added: "This is unacceptable and needs to stop."
The McCann family has since requested a DNA test after she claims she was previously ignored by police.
A source close to the McCanns told the Daily Star: "The family are taking no chances, they are willing to look at all leads.
"It is important they look at all of the factors, the girl does look similar.
"There’s no disputing that. If what she says is true, there is every chance it could be her. It all adds up."
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