Man charged with murder of two women and rape of third
A man has been accused of murdering two women and raping a third in a series of incidents in London.
Simon Levy, 40, is accused of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, who died at Aylesbury Manor in south-east London on March 17. The Metropolitan Police said he was also charged with the murder of Sheryl Wilkins, 39, who died in High Road, Tottenham, on Sunday, August 24.
He was brought into police custody for questioning on 4 September and was arrested there again in connection with the rape of a woman in High Road, Tottenham, on 21 January. Police said Levy, of Beaufoy Road, Tottenham, has also been charged with two counts of rape, grievous bodily harm and intentional strangulation in connection with the incident.
The statement said all three cases were being dealt with as part of a “single, unified investigation” which is due to be heard at the Old Bailey next year.
Officers are now appealing for information as part of what they call a “complex” investigation and have appealed for anyone with relevant information or who has not yet reported the incident to come forward.
Commander Clair Kelland, who leads the Met’s Public Protection Team, said: “As the leader of public protection at the Met, one of our main priorities is to better protect women and girls.
“The investigation into Simon Levy is an extremely complex one. We are working closely with partners in relevant boroughs, including Haringey and Southwark, to encourage reporting and raise awareness of the support we can provide to victim survivors.
“Whether you are a victim-survivor or someone with information, we ask that you come forward and talk to us.”
Jaswant Narwal of the Crown Prosecution Service added: “Following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service, the Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Simon Levy for the murder of 54-year-old Colombian Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo.
“Simon Levy will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 25 November 2025. We remind all concerned that the proceedings against the defendant are active and the defendant is entitled to a fair trial.”
People can contact the Metropolitan Police’s incident room directly on 07751 700 330 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
