Woman Arrested in Connection with 2005 Murder of Lisa Dorrian in Co Down

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance and presumed murder of Lisa Dorrian in Co Down in 2005.

25 Feb, 17:14 — 25 Feb, 18:59

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it concerns a long-unsolved murder case from 2005, offering a potential breakthrough after over two decades. The arrest of a woman suggests new developments in a cold case that has likely caused prolonged distress for the victim's family and community. It highlights the persistence of law enforcement in pursuing justice for historical crimes.

Key entitiesLisa Dorrian Co Down Ballyhalbert Caravan Park

The Story

What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of Lisa Dorrian.
Lisa Dorrian was a Co Down woman.
Lisa Dorrian was last seen alive in February 2005.

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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A woman has been arrested by police in Northern Ireland investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian.

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Lisa Dorrian was a Co Down woman.

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Lisa Dorrian was last seen alive in February 2005.

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The arrested woman is 40 years old.

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Lisa Dorrian was last seen alive on the night of Sunday, 27 February 2005 at a party in Ballyhalbert Caravan Park in Co Down.

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Where they diverge

Age of the arrested woman

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This outlet does not specify the age of the arrested woman.

the-journal

This outlet states the arrested woman is 40 years old.

Coverage gaps

The specific date and location where Lisa Dorrian was last seen.

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Missingirish-times

The Story

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Source Diversity

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2 sources— more sources would strengthen this score15/33

Spectrum spread— 1/5 buckets covered0/33

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Geographic diversity— 1 region4/34

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ℹOnly 2 sources cover this story

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irish-timesHigh169d ago

Woman arrested by police in Northern Ireland investigating disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian

Co Down woman (25) was last seen alive in February 2005

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the-journal169d ago

Woman (40) arrested on suspicion of murder of Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian in 2005

Lisa was last seen alive on the night of Sunday, 27 February 2005 at a party in Ballyhalbert Caravan Park in Co Down.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: the-journal · 25 Feb, 17:14|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h

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the-journal25 Feb, 17:14First to report

Woman (40) arrested on suspicion of murder of Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian in 2005

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irish-times25 Feb, 18:59Latest update

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Woman Arrested in Connection with 2005 Murder of Lisa Dorrian in Co Down

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Sources

Woman arrested by police in Northern Ireland investigating disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian

Woman (40) arrested on suspicion of murder of Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian in 2005

Coverage Timeline

Woman (40) arrested on suspicion of murder of Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian in 2005

Woman arrested by police in Northern Ireland investigating disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian

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Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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