Person: Gerard “Topper” Staunton

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Hunt for killers in unsolved Cork gangland killings continues

WHILE six gangland killings in Cork remain unsolved, gardaí are continuing to pursue the perpetrators and, in one case have lodged a file with the DPP, are “consolidating” another, and hoping for a breakthrough in a third.

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Killer probably used silencer on gun

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Shooting victim known to Garda for role in drugs trade

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Red van vital clue in hunt for killer

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Garda sceptical of Real IRA’s claim they killed drug dealer

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Mourners warned against revenge

Victim, who was known to city drugs squad, was shot once at close range

A TEAM of 40 detectives aided by other Garda specialist units are trying to solve the killing of a 41-year-old Cork man.

Fri, 22 Jan, 2010

Staunton becomes fifth gangland killing

THE murder of Gerard “Topper” Staunton is only the fifth gangland killing to occur in Cork, but the fifth nationally this month.

Fri, 22 Jan, 2010

Garda launch Cork murder hunt

A MAN in his 40s was fatally shot in a Cork city suburb last night, in an attack which had all the hallmarks of a gangland hit.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2010