Bristol Suitcase Murders: Suspect Faces Trial as Community Seeks Justice

April 29, 2025
Bristol Suitcase Murders: Suspect Faces Trial as Community Seeks Justice
  • Valentine emphasized the significant impact of the murders on the local community, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community, and confirmed that support is being offered to the identified next of kin.

  • Forensic teams have been active at an address in Shepherd's Bush, west London, as part of the investigation.

  • Mosquera's trial is scheduled to begin on April 30, 2025, at the Old Bailey.

  • During a hearing at the Old Bailey on April 29, 2025, Mosquera, a Colombian national, confirmed his identity and plea through a Spanish interpreter.

  • Despite Mosquera admitting to manslaughter, the prosecution, led by Deanna Heer KC, does not accept this plea, and he will still face trial for the murder charges.

  • Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine expressed condolences to the victims' families and noted that the investigation is ongoing, with no other suspects currently sought.

  • Yostin Andres Mosquera has been charged with the murders of Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, whose remains were discovered in suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

  • The police are working closely with the pan-London LGBTQ+ Independent Advisory Group to ensure a thorough investigation and provide support to the community.

  • Albert Alfonso, originally from France, held British citizenship, while Paul Longworth was a British national.

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