Conviction of 38-Year-Old for the Murder of Barmaid Who Rejected His Advances
May 28, 2026
A 38-year-old convicted rapist murdered a 21-year-old barmaid after she rejected his romantic advances. The perpetrator, Michael Doherty, assaulted and raped her, leaving her with severe injuries. After the murder, he told police he had a body in his home. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 33 years. The court found that Courtney Angus was not his girlfriend but a good friend who had clarified her boundaries.