DNA riddle over murder of schoolgirl, 14, strangled and dumped in alleyway 40 years ago – as cops issue fresh appeal COPS are appealing for help in solving the 40-year-old cold case of a schoolgirl murdered on her way home from a party.
The body of Lisa Hession, 14, was found in an alleyway five minutes before midnight on December 8 1984 in Leigh, Greater Manchester.
Lisa's mum Christine, reported her missing at around 10.45pm when she failed to return home as expected 15 minutes earlier.
In January 1985, police released a photo-kit of a "baby-faced" man they looking for in relation to the murder, reported the Manchester Evening News.
Detective Superintendent Terry Millard said at the time: "I do not say this man has any connection with the murder, but I still want to talk to him.".
