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Injuries to murdered mother Lisa Thompson 'could only be seen in horror movies', court hears

The court heard that Brian McHugh has 50 previous convictions.



Brian McHugh was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Lisa Thompson, who was strangled and stabbed in her home. Thompson's daughter described her injuries as resembling those from horror movies. The court heard victim impact statements from Thompson's family, detailing their grief and the impact of the crime. McHugh had 50 previous convictions. Thompson was found with thousands of prescription tablets in her home and had a "fling" with McHugh. Evidence presented during the trial included McHugh's DNA on the murder weapon and CCTV footage placing him near Thompson's home.

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