THE family a Catholic building worker murdered by loyalist paramilitaries 20 years ago have applied for a fresh inquest into his death.
Gary Moore (30), who was from Dungiven in Co Derry, was shot dead on a building site at Monkstown, Newtownabbey in December 2000. No-one has ever been prosecuted for the father-of-two's murder.
The victim’s parents, Marie and Nevin Moore, attended an inquest into their son’s death although they said their solicitor at the time, Johnny Sandhu told them they did not need to.
As a result, they said they did not have an opportunity to cross examine witnesses or make submissions. Sandhu was later sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to inciting loyalist paramilitaries to commit murder and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Mr and Mrs Moore’s application to new Attorney General, Brenda King deals with what their solicitor described as an “undeclared conflict of interest” by their former solicitor, as well as DNA evidence on the gun used to murder their son.
Solicitor, Patricia Coyle said it was believed the weapon was used in the 2001 UDA murder of Protestant teenager, Gavin Brett.
Mr Moore’s mother, Marie appealed to anyone with information about the 2000 killing to pass it on to police or their own solicitors.
“We therefore appeal to the public with all our hearts to come forward if they have any information which would be of assistance to us. Even 20 years later we cannot leave Gary to rest while his killer remains free,” Mrs Moore said.
