Family of Dublin woman murdered in her home speak of their loss as Brian McHugh gets life sentence
Brian McHugh was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Lisa Thompson, who was strangled and stabbed in her home in Ballymun on May 9th, 2022. Victim impact statements from Thompson's children and sister described the devastating impact of her death, highlighting the betrayal of trust as McHugh was a former lover known to the family. Evidence presented during the trial revealed Thompson was dealing prescription drugs, and McHugh had pleaded not guilty to the murder.
