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‘Killer’ pictured with couple whose remains were found in suitcase on bridge & in flat – as cops share fresh details
The victims were known to the suspect - who had been living with them
A SUSPECTED double killer has been pictured with a couple whose remains were found in suitcases on a landmark bridge - and in a flat 116 miles away.
Albert Alfonso, 62, and 71-year-old Paul Longworth had been living in the Shepherd's Bush property where some of the body parts were found.
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The rest of their remains were discovered in two suitcases dumped on the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol on Wednesday.
Yostin Andres Mosquera has been charged with two counts of murder between July 8 and July 10.
The Colombian national appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today where he spoke only to confirm his name. date of birth and address.
He was remanded into custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.
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Albert and Paul had previously been in a relationship and still lived together at the flat in Scotts Road.
Both victims were known to the man arrested and he had been staying with them at the flat for a short period of time.
Albert was originally from France but had obtained British citizenship, while Paul was British.
Tributes flooded in for the pair today from horrified neighbours living on their street.
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Elizabeth Polmear, 48, described the pair as "lovely people" as she told how Paul had only recently retired.
The mum-of-two added: “It’s just very hard to get my head around what’s happened. The circumstances are so horrific and gruesome."
One resident, 77, said: “Paul was an outgoing kind of guy. He was very nice and well liked around here.
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“I kept thinking I hadn’t seen him in a little while and then we heard the horrendous news he’d been murdered. It has been such a shock.”
Another local, 57, said: "It’s brought the community to a standstill.
“Paul and Albert were such nice people. They were so loving. Everyone says hello to them."
The horror unfolded after members of the public reported a man “acting suspiciously” near the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Officers arrived to find a suitcase containing human remains, before discovering another nearby.
A raid was then carried out on the Shepherds Bush flat where further body parts were found.
Mosquera was arrested on Saturday after armed cops swarmed Temple Meads Station in Bristol.
The results of one post-mortem examination were “inconclusive”, while a second is ongoing.
Officers said prior to the West London raid, they had arrested a man in Greenwich, East London.
The 36-year-old has since been released without charge.
I hope it will be of some reassurance that whilst enquiries are still ongoing and the investigation is at a relatively early stage, we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the two murders.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine
Police said they are trying to establish whether there may be any linked offences in the UK or overseas but so far none have been identified.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: “My thoughts are first and foremost with Albert and Paul’s loved ones who are coming to terms with this terrible news.
“While we do not believe either of them had any close family, we have identified other next of kin who have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"We are continuing to try and identify any extended family members.
"I know that this awful incident will cause concern not just among residents in Shepherds Bush but in the wider LGBTQ+ community across London.
"I hope it will be of some reassurance that whilst enquiries are still ongoing and the investigation is at a relatively early stage, we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the two murders.
Timeline of the grisly discovery
Wednesday, July 10
11.57pm - Avon and Somerset Police are informed of a man acting suspiciously - including allegedly dumping a suitcase - on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
Police arrive within 10 minutes but he has already fled; a second suitcase is found nearby.
Thursday, July 11
Police release a CCTV image of man they wish to speak to; he is described as Black with a beard; police confirm suitcases contained human remains.
Friday, July 12
Police confirm the remains are of two unidentified adult men as Scotland Yard takes over the manhunt.
A crime scene is erected at a property in Shepherd's Bush, west London, before a 36-year-old man is arrested in Greenwich, east London, but released without charge.
Cops reveal more human remains found at Shepherd's Bush flat as suspect named.
Police then named a 34-year-old man they were searching for as Colombian national Yostin Andres Mosquera.
Saturday, July 13
Met Police arrest a man, 34, in the early hours of the morning in Bristol.
The man was arrested at Temple Meads Station after armed cops swarmed and was being taken to London for questioning.
Monday, July 15
Yostin Andres Mosquera is charged with two counts of murder; victims named as former couple 62-year-old Albert Alfonso and 71-year-old Paul Longworth.
"Officers have worked with the pan-London LGBTQ+ Independent Advisory Group (IAG) since the identity of the two victims and their sexuality was established.
";Their advice, expertise and support for the investigation has been extremely valuable.
"We will continue to work with them, and with other partners including local IAGs, as the investigation and the policing response continues."
Anyone who has information that may assist the investigation is urged to call police on 101 with the reference 306/12JUL.
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