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My Sister Milly

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Gemma Dowler

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21 heures de lecture

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My name is Gemma Dowler. On 21 March 2002, a serial killer named Levi Bellfield stole my sister and sent our family to Hell. Everyone thinks they know the story of Milly Dowler, from the haunting headlines about the missing schoolgirl to the tragic discovery of her body months later. The family's worst fears were compounded by the knowledge that the killer, known to the police, lived just yards from where Milly vanished. The trial subjected her parents to horrific psychological torture orchestrated by the murderer, while shocking revelations about journalists' unethical actions for a story led to the downfall of a national newspaper. However, these facts obscure the deeper narrative. In this account, I share the heartbreaking details of Milly's disappearance, the suspicions cast on our family, the police's fatal errors, and the media's relentless obsession with our personal lives. It’s a story of two stolen childhoods—Milly's and mine—and the love that held our family together amidst darkness and injustice. After fifteen years of pain and intensive therapy, we have found our voice. Our journey illustrates that despite suffering, hope and love endure. For the first time, I tell our story to honor Milly and ensure her truth is never forgotten.