Dramatic CCTV shows suspected drug cartel gunman fleeing after killing innocent Brit dad in bungled execution in Majorca
Trevor O’Neill was killed in a tragic case of mistaken identity as part of a feud between two families on the Spanish Island
THESE CCTV images show a drug cartel hitman fleeing after allegedly gunning down innocent Brit dad Trevor O’Neill while he was on holiday in Majorca.
Trevor was killed in a tragic case of mistaken identity as a bitter Dublin gang feud reignited on the Spanish Island.
Footage shows a suspected Kinahan hitman running towards Trevor 31 seconds before he fired a shot at the council worker's back as he walked with his partner and children.
In another image, the hooded man can be seen sprinting from the scene following the bungled execution in Costa de la Calma on August 17.
Irish Police are also examining the images — first broadcast on last night — in a bid to help Spanish cops identify the suspect.
The Dublin-based dad-of-three’s heartbroken family were also informed by gardai the images were being published.
Although investigators have identified a chief suspect for the killing that sparked widespread revulsion after it emerged he was shot in a case of mistaken identity, no arrests have been made.
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The intended target of the shooting was innocent Jonathan Hutch, who had been staying in the same apartment block.
Speaking after the barbaric murder, Trevor’s partner Suzanne Power told of her horror.
She said: “We went out the front of the hotel and Trevor was walking in front with the chap we met on holidays. I was walking behind pushing the buggy.
“I saw a man walking up wearing a hoodie. I thought it was strange because it was roasting. Then I saw him pull out a gun.”
Tragically, the family had originally booked a holiday to Turkey but changed to the more expensive option of Spain over safety fears.
Suzanne’s sister was with them and her children also witnessed the brutal murder.
A female relative spoke exclusively to the Irish Sun to reveal the family’s torment.
She said: “Please, please let people know that he had nothing to do with the Hutches or the Kinahans or gangland, or any of that.
“He was never in his life in trouble with gardai. We can’t bear to think that people would associate him with them. This was mistaken identity, he was only over on a holiday with his three children. This is the result of this feud. This is what happens, innocent people get killed.”
Last night’s programme, which also featured contributions from Irish Sun reporters Stephen Breen and Owen Conlon, provided an in-depth analysis of Christy Kinahan’s mob business interests.
The Irish Sun can also reveal investigators in Ireland have been working with counterparts in southern Spain over Kinahan gang member James Quinn.
Quinn, a nephew of veteran criminal Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley, is wanted for questioning for an attempted hit on gangland target Michael Frazer, 36.
On September 10, Quinn was arrested as he tried to board a flight at Madrid airport after days of surveillance.
His detention by the Guardia Civil was kept top secret until they could launch simultaneous raids with gardai on the Costa del Sol and in Dublin.
Quinn, 34, is currently on remand in a Spanish prison, having been sent there by a Spanish judge while he is formally investigated for the murder of close pal Gary Hutch, 34.
He could remain there for years before a decision is made on whether he will face trial.
Quinn could face up to 20 years in prison if charged after the female investigating judge upped the probe against him to the most serious form of murder under Spanish law.
A handgun was also found during searches of other properties. Quinn and Hutch had previously been the best of pals, even sharing prostitutes.
The transcript of a phonecall tapped by Spanish authorities in January 2010 reads: “James Quinn says he’ll be around shortly and Gary says he’ll get two hookers to bring back.”
A month earlier, Hutch and Quinn — nicknamed ‘Frizzy’ — had a conversation about whether their phones were being bugged.
Last night’s footage showed a gunman running past a shop CCTV camera in one direction, and then running back less than 30 seconds later, having shot Mr O’Neill nearby.
The footage aired by RTE Prime Time last night shows the gunman was heavily disguised. It is believed he may have been in his late 30s and made his escape from the scene in a vehicle.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a senior member of the Spanish police, La Guardia Civil, said: “The Kinahan clan has been settled on the Costa Del Sol for a number of years.
“They are one of the most relevant and dangerous criminal organisation operating in Europe.
“They are mostly integrated and made up of Irish, British and Spanish citizens and are involved in drug trafficking, arms trafficking and money laundering among other criminal activities.
“Officials from Ireland have provided a lot of intelligence about these criminals. And we have also obtained good information in Spain in order to complete a full picture of the gangs and their operations.
"Our commitment with the rest of the national and international partners is to completely dismantle this international gang.
“We believe this is the right way to crush this menace. And La Guardia Civil is absolutely determined to do it.”