A man, 35, who has been accused of killing two individuals and disposing of their remains in suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, has confessed to one charge of manslaughter but is denying the murders. Yostin Andres Mosquera, a Colombian national, admitted to the manslaughter of Albert Alfonso, 62, during a court hearing at the Old Bailey. However, he has pleaded not guilty to the murders of both Mr. Alfonso and Paul Longworth, 71, in Hammersmith and Fulham before July 11 last year. The prosecutor, Deanna Heer KC, has stated that the prosecution does not accept Mosquera’s plea and he will still be facing trial for both alleged murders.
The 35-year-old Mosquera was arrested at Bristol Temple Meads station on July 13 after authorities were alerted to a man behaving suspiciously on the Clifton Suspension Bridge, where two suitcases containing human remains were discovered. Further remains were also found at the victims’ flat in London. Mr. Alfonso and Mr. Longworth were previously in a relationship and had been living together in Shepherd’s Bush for a brief period. Mr. Longworth, a British citizen, and Mr. Alfonso, originally from France but with British citizenship, are the victims in this tragic case.
Mosquera, appearing in court today in a black tracksuit, only spoke to confirm his identity and enter the plea through a Spanish interpreter. The trial is expected to last for three weeks. The incident has shocked the community, with details unfolding slowly and leaving many questions unanswered. The discovery of the remains in suitcases near a well-known landmark like the Clifton Suspension Bridge has added a chilling element to the case. The motive behind the alleged murders remains unclear, leaving a sense of unease in the neighborhood. The upcoming trial will hopefully shed more light on this disturbing crime.
