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26/02/2008
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.
He has also been named a prime suspect in the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler.
Bellfield refused to attend the hearing because of a "welter of accusations" that he was behind other unsolved crimes.
William Boyce QC told trial judge Mrs Justice Rafferty: "Overnight there has been what some consider to be a quite extraordinary explosion of bad publicity.
"There has been a welter of accusations of other crimes by him."
Bellfield, a former nightclub doorman, trawled bus stops late at night looking for young women on their own. He is due before an Old Bailey judge later today.
Bellfield, who had denied the charges, showed no reaction as the verdicts were returned.
Police say they are also investigating his possible role in nearly two dozen other attacks.
Bellfield is the third high profile killer to be jailed by courts in less than a week.
(CD/JM)
Bellfield, 39, was found guilty of murdering students Amelie Delagrange, 22, Marsha McDonnell, 19, and the attempted murder of schoolgirl Kate Sheedy, 18.
He has also been named a prime suspect in the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler.
Bellfield refused to attend the hearing because of a "welter of accusations" that he was behind other unsolved crimes.
William Boyce QC told trial judge Mrs Justice Rafferty: "Overnight there has been what some consider to be a quite extraordinary explosion of bad publicity.
"There has been a welter of accusations of other crimes by him."
Bellfield, a former nightclub doorman, trawled bus stops late at night looking for young women on their own. He is due before an Old Bailey judge later today.
Bellfield, who had denied the charges, showed no reaction as the verdicts were returned.
Police say they are also investigating his possible role in nearly two dozen other attacks.
Bellfield is the third high profile killer to be jailed by courts in less than a week.
(CD/JM)
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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.
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.
04 April 2014
Milly Dowler's Killer Receives £4,500 Following Prison Attack
The man who killed teenager Milly Dowler has been awarded a £4,500 payout after being assaulted in a West Yorkshire prison. Levi Bellfield, who was jailed for life in 2011 for killing the 13-year-old schoolgirl, took legal action after he was attacked by another prisoner in 2009.
Milly Dowler's Killer Receives £4,500 Following Prison Attack
The man who killed teenager Milly Dowler has been awarded a £4,500 payout after being assaulted in a West Yorkshire prison. Levi Bellfield, who was jailed for life in 2011 for killing the 13-year-old schoolgirl, took legal action after he was attacked by another prisoner in 2009.
08 February 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.
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.
05 July 2011
Action Promised Over Milly's Phone Hacking
The boss of News International has said the "strongest possible action" will be employed if claims that the phone of murder victim Milly Dowler was hacked. It has been reported that a private investigator was hired to hack into Milly's voicemail while she was missing to give the News of the World access to associated 'storylines' for the paper.
Action Promised Over Milly's Phone Hacking
The boss of News International has said the "strongest possible action" will be employed if claims that the phone of murder victim Milly Dowler was hacked. It has been reported that a private investigator was hired to hack into Milly's voicemail while she was missing to give the News of the World access to associated 'storylines' for the paper.
30 March 2010
Man Charged Over Milly Murder
A man is to be charged with the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler, eight years after her death. Today the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it would pursue charges against Levi Bellfield.
Man Charged Over Milly Murder
A man is to be charged with the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler, eight years after her death. Today the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it would pursue charges against Levi Bellfield.
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