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Suitcase double murder accused admits killing one man - court | Suitcase double murder accused admits killing one man - court |
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Yostin Mosquera, 34, Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, pictured on a boat in Colombia | Yostin Mosquera, 34, Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, pictured on a boat in Colombia |
A man accused of murdering two men and dumping their remains in suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol has admitted killing one of the victims. | A man accused of murdering two men and dumping their remains in suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol has admitted killing one of the victims. |
Yostin Andres Mosquera is charged with the murders of Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, between 8 and 10 July in Shepherd's Bush, west London. | |
The 35-year-old defendant admitted the manslaughter of Mr Alfonso during a hearing at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, but denies both charges of murder. | The 35-year-old defendant admitted the manslaughter of Mr Alfonso during a hearing at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, but denies both charges of murder. |
The prosecution has said it does not accept the plea and Mr Mosquera will still face trial over both alleged murders. | The prosecution has said it does not accept the plea and Mr Mosquera will still face trial over both alleged murders. |
Colombian national Mr Mosquera spoke only to confirm his identity and enter the plea via a Spanish interpreter. | Colombian national Mr Mosquera spoke only to confirm his identity and enter the plea via a Spanish interpreter. |
An investigation was launched after human remains were found in two suitcases near Clifton Suspension Bridge last July. | An investigation was launched after human remains were found in two suitcases near Clifton Suspension Bridge last July. |
The defendant was arrested at Bristol Temple Meads train station days afterwards. | The defendant was arrested at Bristol Temple Meads train station days afterwards. |
Mr Longworth was British and Mr Alfonso was originally from France but had obtained British citizenship. | Mr Longworth was British and Mr Alfonso was originally from France but had obtained British citizenship. |
Mr Mosquera's trial is expected to open on Wednesday. | Mr Mosquera's trial is expected to open on Wednesday. |
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