Inquest into gangland hit of David ‘Boogie’ Brett adjourned

AN INQUEST heard yesterday how a convicted drug dealer was shot in the head and neck, in what gardaí believe was a professional hit.

The body of David “Boogie” Brett, aged 34, was discovered in a secluded spot 7km from Ballydesmond, Co Cork, on May 21, 2007.

The inquest in Mallow heard that shortly after 10.20pm, Jeremiah Roche got a phone call from his sister-in-law who said she had seen a body on the road near Foyleoige National School, and a silver car alongside.