Lisa Hession Murder: Police Push for Break in 40-Year Cold Case 40 Years On, Police Hunt Lisa Hession’s Killer in Cold Case Appeal
Greater Manchester Police are still chasing justice as the 40th anniversary of Lisa Hession’s brutal murder looms. The 14-year-old gymnast and runner’s life was horrifically taken just yards from her home in Leigh back in 1984.
Tragic Night in Leigh: Teen Girl Murdered Near Home
On December 8, 1984, Lisa was walking home from a party when she was attacked in a nearby alleyway off Bonnywell Road. She was sexually assaulted and strangled to death, just 200 yards from her house.
Lisa’s mum, Christine, reported her missing at 10:45 pm after she failed to come home by 10:30 pm. Sadly, Lisa’s body was found shortly before midnight behind Rugby Road by a member of the public.
Cold Case Continues Despite Advances in Forensics
Decades on, the case remains unsolved, despite modern DNA techniques. Police secured a DNA sample but have yet to find a match to nail the killer. Christine, devastated, died in 2016 without ever learning who murdered her daughter.
“Lisa had her whole life ahead of her, and somebody took that away. Her mother never got to see her grow up and died without answers.” – Martin Bottomley, Head of GMP Cold Case Unit
£50,000 Reward and Public Appeal for New Leads
The GMP are renewing their plea to anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward. A £50,000 reward is on offer for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of Lisa’s murderer.
- Contact GMP Cold Case Unit: 0161 856 5978
- Anonymous tips: Crimestoppers – 0800 555 111
The community’s heartbreak continues, but hope for justice burns strong. Lisa’s memory demands truth – and her killer is still out there.
