Man in court charged with murders of father and son shot in different villages
A pensioner has appeared before court facing trial for the murders of a father and son who were shot dead in two villages six miles apart.
The bodies of Gary Dunmore, 57, and Joshua Dunmore, 32, were discovered at properties in The Row, Sutton, and Meridian Close, Bluntisham, Cambridgeshire on March 29.
Stephen Alderton, of no fixed abode, appeared before Cambridge Crown Court charged with two counts of murder and one count of possession of a firearm.
Alderton, wearing a grey tracksuit with the sleeves rolled up, spoke only to confirm his identity at the brief hearing.
He listened to proceedings from the secure dock of the court on Monday.
Baby boy has spent his life in hospital as doctors are 'scared' to discharge him
The defendant was not asked to enter pleas to the charges and was remanded in custody until May 11 when he is due back at the court for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
The house in the village of Sutton, where Gary's body was found (Bav Media)No application for bail was made.
Judge Mark Bishop set a provisional trial date of October 16, allowing time for a two-week hearing.
The victims’ family paid tribute to the “devoted” father and son in a statement released via Cambridgeshire Police on Friday.
Joshua Dunmore, 32, who's body the police found with a gunshot wound on Wednesday evening (PA)
Gary was described as a 'devoted son' (Terry Harris)“Josh was a devoted father and a loving uncle," they said.
“He was a wonderful son and brother and leaves behind an extensive group of family and friends.
“He will be deeply missed and the devastation this has caused will never heal."
Stephen Alderton arriving at Huntingdon Law Courts (Terry Harris)Speaking of Gary, they described him as a "devoted son, brother, dad and grandad" who gave "everything" for those he loved.
“He was a gentle and generous person who always put others before himself and he’ll be massively missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him.”
Police said post-mortem examinations will take place at Peterborough City Hospital on Monday.
Disabled woman paralysed after falling from wheelchair on plane walkway dies
Read more similar news:
Comments:
comments powered by Disqus
