UK Man Charged with Murder After 2 Bodies Found in Suitcase

Double Murder Charge After Bodies Found in Suitcase...

Yostin Mosquera charged with double murder after bodies found in suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge. Victims Albert Alfonso and Paul Longworth were a couple living in London. Investigation ongoing, with police treating the crime as a hate crime.

The discovery of two male bodies in bags on a well-known bridge has led authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) to detain and prosecute 34-year-old Yostin Mosquera with murder.

The victims, 62-year-old French-origin British national Albert Alfonso and 71-year-old Paul Longworth, were living together in west London when they were in a love connection. The suspect was also living with them at the time.

Despite the lack of evidence found throughout the inquiry pointing to a homophobic motive, the crime has been designated as hate crime.

The UK authorities are still looking into the circumstances leading up to the fatal tragedy.

Law enforcement officials launched a thorough search operation after discovering suitcases containing human remains on the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, southwest England, last week.

Additional human remains were found at a London home address after more examination. On Monday, July 15, Mosquera is expected to appear before magistrates in London.

The UK Metropolitan Police's Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC), Andy Valentine, expressed his recognition of the tragedy's wide-ranging effects by saying, “This horrific crime will undoubtedly cause distress not only among local residents but also within the broader LGBTQ+ community across London.”

He added that the investigation is over and that no more suspects are being looked for in relation to the killings.

DAC Andy Valentine expressed his condolences, saying, “As they navigate this tragic and difficult time, my sincere thoughts are with the families and loved ones of Albert and Paul.”

The Clifton suspension bridge, a groundbreaking feat of engineering designed by the renowned Isambard Kingdom Brunel, remains one of the oldest and most iconic suspension bridges in the world, still standing today.

Since its inauguration in 1864, the Clifton suspension bridge has become an integral part of Bristol's identity, majestically crossing the Avon Gorge and drawing in millions of admirers and tourists annually, solidifying its status as a beloved landmark.