Lisa Dorrian Murder: Second Arrest Made in Cold Case

A second person has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian, police announced Wednesday.

Lisa Dorrian Disappearance: Second Arrest Made

The 25-year-old from Bangor, Co Down, was last seen alive on February 27, 2005, after attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park. Despite extensive searches and campaigning by her family, Ms. Dorrian’s body has never been found.

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information, and preventing a lawful and decent burial. This followed the arrest of a 40-year-old woman in Bangor earlier the same day.

The 40-year-old woman remains in police custody and is also being held on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information, and preventing a lawful and decent burial.

Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman acknowledged the support of Police Scotland and the PSNI’s Cross-Border Transit Officers. “It’s almost 21 years since Lisa’s disappearance and murder. That’s 21 years of torture for a loving family,” she said.

Foreman added, “I am keen to take every opportunity to encourage anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward.”