The Milly Dowler case

The Milly Dowler case refers to the disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Milly Dowler in 2002 in the UK. Her case gained significant media attention when it was revealed that police had intercepted her voicemails, leading to the discovery of her body months later. The case became emblematic of issues related to media ethics, privacy, and the role of police investigation. It highlighted the invasion of privacy practices, particularly involving tabloid press, culminating in widespread public outrage and a major scandal that contributed to the closure of the News of the World newspaper in 2011.