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08/02/2012
Milly Dowler Killer Refused Appeal
The man who was jailed for killing Milly Dowler has been refused permission to appeal against his conviction.
Levi Bellfield was given a whole-life sentence last year after being found guilty of abducting and then killing Milly.
Today Bellfield's appeal bid was heard by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, Mr Justice Wyn Williams and Mr Justice Maddison.
The grounds of the appeal were in regards to the fact that the trial’s judge allowed evidence from past convictions to go before the jury. It was argued that the evidence was used to distort the jury’s verdict in regard to the murder of Milly. But the Lord Judge said that the jury reached a “clear conclusion”.
Bellfield, a former bouncer, was already serving a whole-life term for the murders of Amelie Delagrange and Marsha McDonnell, and the attempted murder of Kate Sheedy, when he went on trial at the Old Bailey last year.
Thirteen-year-old Milly disappeared a decade ago as she walked home in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Her body was found six months after her disappearance in Hampshire.
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Levi Bellfield was given a whole-life sentence last year after being found guilty of abducting and then killing Milly.
Today Bellfield's appeal bid was heard by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, Mr Justice Wyn Williams and Mr Justice Maddison.
The grounds of the appeal were in regards to the fact that the trial’s judge allowed evidence from past convictions to go before the jury. It was argued that the evidence was used to distort the jury’s verdict in regard to the murder of Milly. But the Lord Judge said that the jury reached a “clear conclusion”.
Bellfield, a former bouncer, was already serving a whole-life term for the murders of Amelie Delagrange and Marsha McDonnell, and the attempted murder of Kate Sheedy, when he went on trial at the Old Bailey last year.
Thirteen-year-old Milly disappeared a decade ago as she walked home in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Her body was found six months after her disappearance in Hampshire.
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Murdered teenager Milly Dowler's sister Gemma has been named Cosmopolitan's Women Of The Year. She was named Ultimate Family Girl at the magazine's awards ceremony in central London. Miss Dowler was often seen with her parents as they saw Milly's killer, Levi Bellfield, jailed for life for her murder in 2002.
Milly Dowler's Sister Scoops Cosmopolitan Award
Murdered teenager Milly Dowler's sister Gemma has been named Cosmopolitan's Women Of The Year. She was named Ultimate Family Girl at the magazine's awards ceremony in central London. Miss Dowler was often seen with her parents as they saw Milly's killer, Levi Bellfield, jailed for life for her murder in 2002.
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Bus Stop Killer Given 'Life-Long' Sentence
Bus stop killer Levi Bellifield, who is now the main suspect in the 2002 Milly Dowler murder, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Bellfield, 39, was found guilty of murdering students Amelie Delagrange, 22, Marsha McDonnell, 19, and the attempted murder of schoolgirl Kate Sheedy, 18.
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07 July 2011
Royal British Legion Cuts Ties With NoW
Following revelations that the phones of murder victim Milly Dowler and bereaved military families were hacked, the Royal British Legion has suspended ties with the News of the World (NoW). Gen Sir David Richards, the Charity Chief of the Defence Staff has described the claims as "disgusting".
Royal British Legion Cuts Ties With NoW
Following revelations that the phones of murder victim Milly Dowler and bereaved military families were hacked, the Royal British Legion has suspended ties with the News of the World (NoW). Gen Sir David Richards, the Charity Chief of the Defence Staff has described the claims as "disgusting".
06 July 2011
Cameron Promises Phone Hack Investigation
Following revelations that the phone of murder victim Milly Dowler was hacked, the Prime Minister has promised a full investigation. A public enquiry will be set up investigating the alleged hacking by the News of the World.
Cameron Promises Phone Hack Investigation
Following revelations that the phone of murder victim Milly Dowler was hacked, the Prime Minister has promised a full investigation. A public enquiry will be set up investigating the alleged hacking by the News of the World.
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