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Body of Lisa Thompson found with stab wounds, blind cord wrapped around neck

Summary

The body of Lisa Thompson, aged 52, was discovered inside her home in Sandyhill Gardens, Ballymun, with multiple stab wounds to the chest and a window blind cord wrapped around her neck. A mixed DNA profile was found on the cord, indicating that Thompson could not be excluded as a major contributor and the accused, Brian McHugh, could not be excluded as a minor contributor. Gardai recovered jewellery linked to Thompson from McHugh's home and found her medication and house keys during a search of the wasteland. CCTV footage shows a Hyundai Tucson, owned by a named woman, arriving at the scene, with McHugh exiting the vehicle and later returning to refuel it. The prosecution will present evidence of a neighbour's testimony, CCTV, DNA, and forensic findings, while McHugh has pleaded not guilty to Thompson's murder. The trial is set to continue before Justice Karen O'Connor and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Body of Lisa Thompson found with stab wounds, blind cord wrapped around neck. Charges or matters: murdering Lisa Thompson (52) at Sandyhill Gardens, Ballymun in Dublin 11 on May 9, 2022. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 9, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 9 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 10 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-02-05 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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