Man charged with murder of woman in Walworth – as police appeal for further information

A man has been charged with the murder of a woman in Walworth, as part of a wider investigation into multiple violent offences.

Simon Levy, 40 (14.08.1985), of Beaufoy Road, Tottenham, was charged on Thursday, 20 November with murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo. He is due to appear via video-link at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 25 November.

The charge relates to an incident in March. Police were called on Monday, 17 March to reports of an unresponsive woman at a property on the Aylesbury Estate, SE17.

Despite the efforts of paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, Carmenza, aged 53, was pronounced dead at the scene. A police investigation was launched following a post-mortem examination, which was unable to determine a cause of death.

On Tuesday, 1 April, Levy was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was released under investigation while enquiries continued, including additional tests which remain ongoing to determine a cause of death.

On Thursday, 4 September, Levy was re-arrested in connection with Carmenza’s death and also for the murder of Sheryl Wilkins, 39, who died on Sunday, 24 August on High Road, Tottenham.

Levy was charged with Sheryl’s murder on Sunday, 7 September. While in custody, he was further arrested in relation to a separate incident on Tuesday, 21 January, involving another woman in High Road, Tottenham. He was charged with two counts of rape, grievous bodily harm, and intentional suffocation in relation to that.

All three cases are now being treated as part of a single, joined investigation. A trial date has been set for June 2026 at the Old Bailey.

Appeal for information
Detectives believe there may be individuals who have information relevant to this investigation - or who are yet to report incidents which have directly impacted them – and are asking for people to come forward.

Commander Clair Kelland, who leads the Met’s Public Protection Team, said:

“As the lead for public protection at the Met, one of our main priorities is to better protect women and girls.

“The investigation into Simon Levy is one of great complexity. We are working closely with partners across 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 urge you to come forward and speak to us.”

Jaswant Narwal of the Crown Prosecution Service said:

“Following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service, the Crown Prosecution Service has made the decision to prosecute Simon Levy for the murder of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, a 54-year-old-woman from Colombia.

“Simon Levy will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 25 November 2025. We remind all concerned that proceedings against the defendant are active and he has a right to a fair trial.”

People can contact the incident room directly on 07751 700 330 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.