I'm the oldest of Levi Bellfield's 11 children. I grew up not that far away from you and Milly.

I'm writing to you because I want to say how sorry I am for what my dad has put your family through.

I felt physically sick when I found out he had killed your daughter and I couldn't watch as you spoke outside the court about the hell you had all gone through to get justice.

When Milly disappeared, I remember those missing posters being put up. I was in my last year of primary school – only a couple of years younger than Milly.

I remember my mum telling us to be careful because a maniac was on the loose.

I am so glad that you have this verdict now. But I can't even imagine what you have had to go through.

When I was young, I was like any girl with her dad. I would love it when he spoiled me and bought me a Barbie doll or took me for a Happy Meal. But as I grew up I realised what a monster he was.

Now it makes me sick to think that Levi Bellfield is my blood relation. I can never bring myself to call him dad. He is a monster.

Gemma, I think you were right when you said "a life for a life". Being locked up is not enough of a punishment for what he has done.

With all my love and so sorry

Bobbie Bellfield