Rachel McLean, a 19-year-old university student in Nottingham, England, was murdered in 1991 by her ex-boyfriend, John Tanner. Tanner strangled her in her own home and later attempted to mislead the police by participating in media appeals for her return. His inconsistent statements led to his arrest and conviction, resulting in a life sentence.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Rachel_McLean