One of the men targetted in Portsmouth was among those named in the News of the World's controversial campaign. Police believe she was killed later the same day. Her parents Sara and Michael make the first of a number of press appearances to ask for help in recovering their daughter. Their dignity touches the heart of the nation. Sarah's body is found near the roadside of the A29 at Pulborough, West Sussex.
Police investigate reports that a second abduction attempt had failed a week earlier in Hampshire.
The News of the World 'names and shames' 49 convicted paedophiles. A spokesman for the Association of Chief Officers of Probation says that publication was not in the public interest and would hamper their work. The paper wins the support of Sarah Payne's parents for their campaign, and names another 34 men. Executives from the News of the World, led by editor Rebekah Wade, meet spokesmen from a group of organisations critical of the move, including the Association of Chief Police Officers. Afterwards, the newspaper insists it will press on with its campaign.