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Colombian porn actor guilty of double murder after body parts found in suitcase on Clifton Suspension Bridge

A double murderer who tried to dispose of dismembered body parts hidden in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge has been convicted of the brutal killings of a couple.

Yostin Mosquera, 35, was found guilty of murdering Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso today (July 21, 2025) following a trial at Woolwich Crown Court – after the Crown Prosecution Service rejected his plea to manslaughter on the grounds of a loss of self-control.

Guilty: Patient who attempted to murder a nurse at Oldham Royal Hospital

A patient who attempted to murder a nurse with scissors, causing her to end up in intensive care, has been found guilty following a trial at Minshull Street Crown Court.

Romon Haque, 38, viciously stabbed the nurse with scissors in an unprovoked, frenzied attack.

Claire Aitken, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: “Romon Haque’s savage attack of a nurse who was carrying out her duties, was truly appalling.

“After seeing that the nurse was pre-occupied with the care for another patient, he lashed out, stabbing her repeatedly with scissors.

Man admits murdering woman in her sleep

A man has pleaded guilty to murdering a woman in her sleep and committing a sexual offence against her afterwards.

Ernesta Juska, 21, entered the pleas at a hearing today (Friday 18 July) at Maidstone Crown Court, following the death of Nina Denisova in August 2024 at an address in Dartford.

Juska stabbed Nina, who was a friend of the family, repeatedly while she was sleeping. Juska later told police that he decided to kill someone, but claimed he did not know why.

Couple convicted of manslaughter after death of newborn baby

Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 50, have been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter of their baby girl, Victoria, who was found decomposing in a shopping bag in a disused Brighton shed.

Man convicted of murdering Army War veteran

A man has been convicted of murdering a British Army War veteran who died after he was punched three times in a street attack in Stoke-on-Trent.

Vagrant who murdered dog walker in random attack is convicted

A man who brutally attacked a dog walker in a random act of violence has been found guilty of her murder.

CPS statement on the sentencing of teenager for murder of Jahziah Coke

A teenager has been sentenced for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old boy to death in a house in Sandwell.

Guilty: Killer who tortured and murdered a man before fleeing the country and texting co-conspirators during their trial

Wendy Logan, District Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: “John Belfield was responsible for leading a meticulously planned attack to kill Thomas Campbell. Evidence presented by the prosecution made it clear that Belfield had orchestrated this attack and left no stone unturned to ensure it would be successful including organising surveillance of Campbell’s every move and even conducting dress rehearsals for their plans.

Father found guilty of murdering his baby daughter

Thomas Holford was found guilty of murdering his five-week-old baby daughter, Everleigh Stroud while he was looking after her in April 2021.

92-year-old man jailed for life for 1967 cold case murder

A 92-year-old man has been given a life sentence for the murder and rape of Louisa Dunne, in one of the oldest cold cases to ever be solved in the UK.

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