Pensioner may have been victim of ‘grudge’

THE 74-year-old whose remains were found in his home, with his hands and legs tied, may have been the victim of a robber or someone who bore a grudge against him.

Those are some of the motives gardaí are examining in connection with the murder of Christy “Gussy” Hornibrook, whose body was found at his dilapidated terraced house in a Cork suburb. The bachelor’s body was discovered by a relative who called to the house at Templeacre Avenue, Gurranabraher at around 12.30pm last Tuesday.

Gardaí are anxious to speak to anybody in the area who may have discovered gloves, a balaclava or any other discarded clothing.