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Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Ross Monaghan's DNA ‘was on gun' used to slay feared gangland enforcer Kevin ‘Gerbil' Carroll
It was one of the city's most notorious gangland assassinations 'EXECUTION LINK' Ross Monaghan's DNA 'was on gun' used to slay feared gangland enforcer Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SLAIN gangster Ross Monaghan's DNA was found on the gun used to execute feared underworld enforcer Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll, an ex cop has claimed. Gerbil was gunned down outside the Asda in Robroyston, Glasgow, in 2010. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan (on Right) were murdered in a bar on the Costa Del Sol earlier this month Credit: The Scottish Sun 4 An ex-cop has claimed Ross Monaghan's DNA linked him to a notorious gangland execution Credit: The Scottish Sun 4 Kevin 'The Gerbil' Carroll was a feared gangland enforcer Credit: Handout 4 Kevin Carroll was shot to death in the ASDA Robroyston car park in 2010 in what was one of Glasgow's most infamous gangland assassinations Credit: The Scottish Sun Monaghan - who was murdered in a bar on the Costa Del Sol last month - was cleared of the killing after a judge ruled there was not enough evidence. Another man, William Paterson, was jailed for life for killing Gerbil in one of Glasgow's most notorious gangland assassinations. But now a cop who worked on the case claimed DNA linking him to the gun was found after he was cleared but a forensics blunder led to the gangster walking free. He claimed Monaghan's DNA being found on the handle of the gun was undermined by a lab tech's DNA being included in the sample. The ex-detective, who worked on the probe into the notorious execution, said Monaghan's DNA was on the "inner workings" of the weapon. He told The Daily Record: 'There is no escaping his DNA was on that gun. There is no escaping there was firearms discharge residue on his jacket. 'There is no escaping that a re-investigation found DNA on the inner workings of that gun. Ross Monaghan was responsible for shooting the Gerbil, along with Billy Paterson. One-hundred per cent. 'They did find extra DNA on the gun. And it was on the internal workings of the gun in a position that would have absolutely negated any casual touch of the gun.' And he claimed the force was badly let down by the forensics screw up, adding: 'That was a shocker because that was the mainstay of the evidence." Monaghan, 43, was shot to death alongside Eddie Lyons Jr, 46, in Fuengirola. The DOWNFALL of Scotland's biggest gangster - Jamie 'The Iceman' Stevenson Part Two Both men were senior members of the Lyons crime family. An alleged hitman has appeared in court after being arrested over the double killing. Michael Riley, 44, of Liverpool's Huyton is also fighting extradition to Spain. Merseyside Police nicked Riley on June 13 after Spanish cops issued an international arrest warrant. A magistrates court deemed him a flight risk and remanded him in custody. Appearing before Westminster Magistrates Court, Riley was asked today by the court clerk if he wished to give consent to be extradited back to Spain, to which he said: 'No, I do not.' Riley's extradition hearing will be on October 9 at Westminster Magistrates court and is expected to last all day. Judge John Bristow said: 'As you know, Mr Riley, your extradition is sought by Spain, you have not consented to your extradition, so there is going to be a hearing on October 9."
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cat found decapitated in Welling alley with injuries suspected to be human inflicted
A family cat has been found decapitated in a Welling alleyway after what the owner says a vet described as a deliberate act caused by a person. Bob, a black and white cat, went missing on the night of Wednesday, May 21. Two days later, his body was found in an alleyway behind the A2 and off Wellan Close. His owner, Kayleigh Staunton, told the News Shopper: 'I saw a post on social medica and automatically thought, oh my gosh, this could be our Bob. 'I walked around the area and he was just there with literally no head, just his body.' At first, she thought a fox might be responsible but according to Kayleigh, neighbours who discovered the body had already contacted police, believing the injuries looked intentional. READ MORE: She then took Bob to Vets Now in Sidcup where staff allegedly confirmed that the injuries could have been intentional. Kayleigh said: 'She said this looks like somebody has strangulated him and then decapitated his head. It was just awful. Absolutely awful.' Following the discovery, Kayleigh said the Vet's contacted South London Animal Investigation Network (SLAIN), a group that helps raise awareness of suspected animal cruelty cases. She said SLAIN created and distributed leaflets in the area and began asking for CCTV footage between 12pm on May 21 and 8pm on May 23. The leaflet says the injuries appear to be 'human related' and asks people to report anything unusual. Kayleigh said this wasn't an isolated case in her area. She said that shortly after Bob's death, she saw on Facebook that another cat had been found decapitated nearby. A few days later she said her mother heard from a neighbour that a fox had also been found dead under similar circumstances. Bob was nearly eight years old and well loved by the family – he will be dearly missed. She said: 'We got him when he was a kitten… He was a black and white cat. He came along with another cat that we still have called Bella. 'He was an outdoor cat, but he was very much part of the family.' Kayleigh said Bella and Bob usually went outside together, and that Bella's behaviour changed after Bob disappeared. She said: 'She kept coming back, meowing on her own. And that's when we suspected something was wrong.' She said her family now feels uneasy and is being more cautious with their other pets. She said: 'We are a little bit worried because some serial killers start off with animals, and some people might take that as an exaggeration… but you never know. Kayleigh said she hopes speaking out will help others stay alert. She said: 'I want to basically make others aware and keep their cats indoors at night, if they can.' Anyone with CCTV footage or information is asked to contact SLAIN on 07957 830490.
