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24/03/2025
Lisa Dorrian: Renewed Appeal On 20th Anniversary
Detectives investigating the murder of Lisa Dorrian have made a renewed public appeal for information, 20 years after her disappearance.
The appeal was broadcast today, 21 March, on the BBC programme Crimewatch.
Lisa Dorrian was 25 years old when she went missing on Sunday, 27 February 2005, after attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park in County Down.
Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman, who is leading the investigation, urged anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward. "We are appealing again today, for people to come forward and tell us anything they remember about the weekend Lisa went missing, no matter how insignificant," she said. DCI Foreman added: "We believe there are people watching today who know how Lisa's life ended and we believe those answers are out there, within the community."
Lisa's sister, Joanne Dorrian, also appeared on the Crimewatch programme, speaking of the enduring impact of Lisa's disappearance on their family. "We really looked up to Lisa, she was my idol. She was just a really beautiful person to be around and we have so many great memories," she said. "We've campaigned now for 20 years and this has been all-consuming for our family."
Joanne Dorrian directly appealed to those with knowledge of the events surrounding her sister's disappearance. "There are people out there who could come forward and tell us what happened. This is not impossible to solve and Lisa is not impossible to find," she stated. "Just think about Lisa, come forward and tell us where she is."
The investigation into Lisa Dorrian's disappearance was upgraded to a murder inquiry in 2012, even though her body has never been found. Police have conducted numerous searches and appeals for information over the years.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the police on 101 or Crimewatch. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The episode of BBC Crimewatch can be viewed here – www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5SbHHj9Kj7CKyW5pngmSJ8R/lisa-dorrian-appeal
Anyone with information on the murder of Lisa Dorrian is asked to contact detectives on 101.
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The charity is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information given directly to them that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Lisa's murder or for information that results in the recovery of her body.
The appeal was broadcast today, 21 March, on the BBC programme Crimewatch.
Lisa Dorrian was 25 years old when she went missing on Sunday, 27 February 2005, after attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park in County Down.
Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman, who is leading the investigation, urged anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward. "We are appealing again today, for people to come forward and tell us anything they remember about the weekend Lisa went missing, no matter how insignificant," she said. DCI Foreman added: "We believe there are people watching today who know how Lisa's life ended and we believe those answers are out there, within the community."
Lisa's sister, Joanne Dorrian, also appeared on the Crimewatch programme, speaking of the enduring impact of Lisa's disappearance on their family. "We really looked up to Lisa, she was my idol. She was just a really beautiful person to be around and we have so many great memories," she said. "We've campaigned now for 20 years and this has been all-consuming for our family."
The investigation into Lisa Dorrian's disappearance was upgraded to a murder inquiry in 2012, even though her body has never been found. Police have conducted numerous searches and appeals for information over the years.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the police on 101 or Crimewatch. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The episode of BBC Crimewatch can be viewed here – www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5SbHHj9Kj7CKyW5pngmSJ8R/lisa-dorrian-appeal
Anyone with information on the murder of Lisa Dorrian is asked to contact detectives on 101.
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The charity is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information given directly to them that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Lisa's murder or for information that results in the recovery of her body.
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Detectives investigating the 2005 murder of Lisa Dorrian have launched a renewed appeal for information on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance. The appeal, supported by a £20,000 reward from Crimestoppers, includes the release of CCTV footage, the last known recording of Lisa before her disappearance.
Lisa Dorrian: 20th Anniversary Appeal For Information
Detectives investigating the 2005 murder of Lisa Dorrian have launched a renewed appeal for information on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance. The appeal, supported by a £20,000 reward from Crimestoppers, includes the release of CCTV footage, the last known recording of Lisa before her disappearance.
04 April 2019
Lisa Dorrian Search Progresses To New Site
The ongoing search for Lisa Dorrian has intensified, with officers searching a second site in Ballyhalbert. Detectives have been scouring the County Down caravan park where the 25-year-old was last seen alive in February 2005, as well as a disused airfield behind it and now another piece of land nearby.
Lisa Dorrian Search Progresses To New Site
The ongoing search for Lisa Dorrian has intensified, with officers searching a second site in Ballyhalbert. Detectives have been scouring the County Down caravan park where the 25-year-old was last seen alive in February 2005, as well as a disused airfield behind it and now another piece of land nearby.
22 October 2012
Lisa Dorrian Search Yields No Results
An extensive search for evidence pertaining to the case of a missing woman has yielded no results, police have said. Detectives investigating the murder of Lisa Dorrian have completed a search of farmland near Comber, County Down. Police revealed nothing of significance has been found.
Lisa Dorrian Search Yields No Results
An extensive search for evidence pertaining to the case of a missing woman has yielded no results, police have said. Detectives investigating the murder of Lisa Dorrian have completed a search of farmland near Comber, County Down. Police revealed nothing of significance has been found.
23 February 2015
New Appeal Issued Over 2005 Disappearance Of Lisa Dorrian
Police investigating the disappearance of Lisa Dorrian in February 2005 have issued a fresh appeal for information. Ms Dorrian was last seen at a party in a caravan in Ballyhalbert on the Ards Peninsula on 28 February, 2005. She was 25-years-old. Her body has never been found despite numerous land and sea searches carried out over the years.
New Appeal Issued Over 2005 Disappearance Of Lisa Dorrian
Police investigating the disappearance of Lisa Dorrian in February 2005 have issued a fresh appeal for information. Ms Dorrian was last seen at a party in a caravan in Ballyhalbert on the Ards Peninsula on 28 February, 2005. She was 25-years-old. Her body has never been found despite numerous land and sea searches carried out over the years.
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