Sophia Lugg
Sophia Lugg is the mother of Donna-Lee Donaldson, a young woman who went missing in July 2022. She recently testified as the first witness in the murder trial of Constable Noel Maitland, who is accused of killing Donaldson. Lugg emotionally recounted the last moments she shared with her daughter, highlighting her concern for Donna-Lee's well-being and the tragic circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
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Sophia Lugg, Donna-Lee's mother, displayed dignity and strength throughout the ordeal.
Guilty verdict in Donna-Lee Donaldson case reaffirms faith in Jamaica’s courts | Letters
Jamaica· 2026-01-24
Sophia Lugg expressed her emotional struggle after the verdict of her daughter's murder case.
‘Where’s my girl?’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-23
Sophia Lugg is the mother of Donna-Lee Donaldson and testified about her daughter's last known whereabouts.
‘Don’t let anybody tek you fi a fool’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-21
Sophia Lugg is Donna-Lee Donaldson's mother who testified about the last time she saw her daughter.
Prosecutors urge verdict that ‘aligns with evidence’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-20Sophia Lugg is Donna-Lee Donaldson's mother and last saw her daughter on July 11, 2022.
Defence raises trafficking question in cross-examination | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-12-05
Lugg is Donaldson's mother, whom Maitland contacted when Donaldson went missing.
Maitland says Donaldson left apartment after row | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-12-02
Lugg reported her daughter Donaldson missing on July 13, 2022.
Forensic analyst: Maitland’s phone contained fresh SIM | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-26
Earlier testimony from Donaldson’s mother, Sophia Lugg, indicated she last saw her daughter on July 11, 2022.
Defence questions reliability of DNA evidence | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-13Sophia Lugg is the mother of Donna-Lee Donaldson and provided a toothbrush for DNA analysis.
Blood evidence matches Donna-Lee Donaldson, witness tells court | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-12Sophia Lugg previously testified that she last heard from her daughter on the morning of July 12.
Human blood found on drapes in Maitland’s apartment | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-10Sophia Lugg is the mother of Donna-Lee Donaldson and testified about her daughter's last known whereabouts.
Witness identifies Maitland as car wash visitor in photograph | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-30Sophia Lugg had previously testified that Maitland picked up her daughter on July 11 and that she last spoke to her on the morning of July 12.
‘Blood like rice grain’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-24
Sophia Lugg testified that Maitland picked up her daughter on July 11.
Car wash worker testifies of cleaning 'a lot of blood' from Maitland's sofa | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-23
Her mother, Sophia Lugg, testified that Maitland picked her up on July 11.
Maitland complied with police requests, officer says | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-16Sophia Lugg is the mother of Donna-Lee Donaldson and testified about her daughter's last known whereabouts.
Noel Maitland contracted me to pick up sofa from car wash and drop it off at upholstery shop, second delivery man testifies | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-15Lugg previously testified that Maitland picked her daughter up from their home on July 11.
INDECOM, police examined apartment separately, court hears | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-09Sophia Lugg is the mother of Donna-Lee Donaldson and testified in the trial.
INDECOM examiner back on stand as Maitland trial resumes | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-08Lugg said she last spoke with Donaldson on the morning of July 12 but was unable to contact her afterward.
Blood-stained drapes, cushions found in cop’s apartment, court told | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-30Sophia Lugg is the mother of Donna-Lee Donaldson and testified about her daughter's last known whereabouts.
INDECOM investigator found stains resembling blood in Constable Noel Maitland's apartment | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-29Sophia Lugg had previously testified that Maitland picked up her daughter on July 11 and that she last spoke to her on the morning of July 12.
Noel Maitland bombarded my phone with calls about security camera recordings at apartment complex, neighbour testifies | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-26Sophia Lugg had previously testified that Maitland picked up her daughter on July 11.
Neighbour says request to delete CCTV footage didn’t feel right | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-23Donaldson's mother, Sophia Lugg, earlier testified that Maitland had picked up her daughter from home on July 11.
Maitland asked me about security camera footage on the day Donna-Lee went missing, neighbour testifies | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-22Donaldson's mother, Sophia Lugg, previously testified about her daughter's last known interactions.
Defence grills INDECOM witness over DNA sample | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-21Sophia Lugg testified that Maitland had picked up her daughter Donaldson from home on July 11.
It seemed like Donna-Lee was on the road the last time we spoke, friend testifies | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-20Sophia Lugg is the mother of Donna-Lee Donaldson and testified about her daughter's disappearance.
TRIAL TWIST | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-16
Sophia Lugg stunned the courtroom with a revelation about Maitland's father.
Donaldson’s mother claims Maitland’s father said they both know the real killer isn’t his son | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-16Sophia Lugg is the mother of Donna-Lee Donaldson and testified about her daughter's last known movements.
Taxi driver or stalker may have taken Donna-Lee Donaldson, suggests lawyer for Noel Maitland | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-15Sophia Lugg is a missing social media influencer whose mother testified about their close bond.
Mom brought to tears recalling close bond | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-15
Sophia Lugg tearfully recalled the frantic attempts she made to reach her daughter, missing social media personality Donna-Lee Donaldson.
Court hears of missed calls, voicemails, and a mother’s growing panic | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-14
Sophia Lugg is Donna-Lee Donaldson's mother and was the first witness in the murder trial.
Donna-Lee Donaldson's mother called as first witness as Noel Maitland's murder trial begins | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-13