The Met Police are investigating the deaths as a ‘priority’ and say they are aware the news will cause ‘concern across communities’
Detectives are linking the deaths of two women killed in opposite ends of London months apart and have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering both of them. Met Police have today (Friday, September 5) named both women as their investigation continues. The first woman, Carmenza Trujillo, died in South London on March 17.
Police responded to reports of an unresponsive woman in a building in Aylesbury Estate, in Walworth. Despite the best efforts of emergency workers, including paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, Carmenza, who was 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. Further enquiries led local officers to arrest a 40-year-old man on suspicion of murder on April 1. He was released under investigation while extensive enquiries continued.
Then on Sunday, August 24 at around 7:30am, a 39-year-old woman was found unresponsive in High Road, Tottenham. Local reports stated a blue evidence tent was set up in the B&M car park when the woman was found by patrolling police officers. She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. She has been identified as Sheryl Wilkins.
An investigation began with a post-mortem examination again unable to determine a cause of death. The 40-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, September 4 by the Met’s Specialist Crime team on suspicion of murdering Sheryl and re-arrested on suspicion of murdering Carmenza. He remains in custody.
‘No woman should feel unsafe in our city’
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, leading the investigation, said: “My sympathy goes to the family and friends of both victims, who have been updated on this development and continue to be supported by specialist officers. No woman should feel unsafe in our city, and we know this news will cause concern across communities. Our investigation is continuing at pace and remains a priority.
“I urge anyone who has information relating to either incident to contact us as soon as possible”
Police can be contacted on 101, quoting 1721/24AUG. If you wish to stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.
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