Derek Hutch Honors Brother Gary on 10th Anniversary of Murder

UPDATE: A somber moment unfolded today as Derek ‘Del Boy’ Hutch paid tribute to his brother, Gary Hutch, at Glasnevin Cemetery, marking exactly ten years since Gary’s brutal murder in Spain. This incident ignited the infamous Kinahan Hutch feud, a violent saga that has claimed at least 18 lives.

Earlier today, the convicted killer, aged 39, was seen visiting Gary’s grave alongside a family member. Gary Hutch, a senior member of the Kinahan cartel, was shot dead on February 5, 2016, after a power struggle with his boss, Daniel Kinahan. His death led to a decade of escalating violence between the Hutch and Kinahan factions.

Derek Hutch, who was released from prison in 2021 after serving time for manslaughter and armed robbery, has been at the center of this ongoing feud. While incarcerated, he was segregated from potential enemies as tensions rose following the Regency Hotel shooting that left an indelible mark on Dublin’s criminal landscape.

The fallout from Gary’s death has been catastrophic. The Hutch family, including Derek’s father, Patsy Hutch, and brother Patrick, became prime targets of the Kinahan cartel, leading to a series of retaliatory killings. The violence escalated after the Regency Hotel incident, where Hutch gang members attempted to kill Daniel Kinahan during a boxing weigh-in, resulting in the death of senior associate David Byrne.

The tragic backdrop includes a myriad of innocent lives lost amidst the chaos, including Dublin council worker Trevor O’Neill and homeless man Martin O’Rourke, who were both victims of mistaken identity. The Kinahan Hutch feud has left a scar on the community, with families torn apart by violence.

Despite the ongoing turmoil, recent court proceedings have revealed potential new developments. During the trial of Gerry Hutch, who was acquitted of murder charges related to Byrne’s death, evidence surfaced suggesting that Patsy Hutch may have orchestrated the Regency shooting. Judge Tara Burns indicated that “a reasonable possibility arises on the evidence” regarding Patsy’s involvement, although he has yet to face any formal charges.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has signaled that no further charges will be pursued in connection to the Regency killing, leaving many questions unanswered. As the anniversary of Gary Hutch’s murder looms, the repercussions of this feud continue to resonate, with the Hutch family still grappling with the aftermath of violence that has claimed numerous lives.

As the community reflects on this tragic milestone, the urgent question remains: what will happen next in this ongoing saga? With tensions still high, all eyes will be on the Hutch and Kinahan factions as the cycle of violence shows no signs of abating.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as it unfolds.