Murder of Carlow woman to be focus of TG4 true crime documentary

Lisa’s murder sent shockwaves through the community as her family grappled to make sense of what had happened

The murder of Carlow woman Lisa Doyle will feature on Marú inár Measc, a three-part true crime documentary series by Midas Productions for TG4.

The documentary series shines a light on the effect that fatal crimes have on society, local communities and on the victim’s families as they are left without answers.

Episode 2, airing at 9.30pm on Wednesday 7th February 2024, features the family of 24-year-old former model Lisa Doyle who was strangled to death with a shoelace by her fiancée Gerard O’Hara in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, on the 20th of September 2009.

'On the morning of the 20th of September Gerard O’Hara walked into Carlow Garda Station with a note in his hand, stating that he had done a terrible thing to Lisa. What O’Hara, previously unknown to the Gardaí, had done came to light with the most devastating impact on the local community and Lisa’s family.'

'Lisa’s family now understand that their sister had been living under coercive control and they hope that no one will ever have to suffer like their sister did. In this documentary we learn what support can be given to families who have to navigate sudden and traumatic death.'

Interview with Lisa’s sister Anglea Doyle Stuart and Lisa's cousins Jimmy and Lisa Johnson will feature in the documentary. Her sister Anglea hopes that she can support others experiencing similar tragedies.

Former detective Brendan Murphy who was first on the scene and spokesperson for Support After Homicide Rita O’Quigley will also feature, alongside interviews with local journalist Eimear Ní Bhraonáin and Lisa’s former school principal George D’Arcy.

Midas Productions and TG4 have produced a podcast, Marú Inár Measc, which runs alongside the TV edition and explores the societal impact of each case and is available to listen to across all the major podcast platforms.