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London Man Pleads Not Guilty to Double Murder Charges
3/28/2026, 12:53:48 PM
Overview of the Case
Simon Levy, a 40-year-old man from Tottenham, has pleaded not guilty to the murders of two women in separate incidents that occurred in London last year. Levy appeared via video link at the Old Bailey to enter his pleas regarding the charges against him.
Details of the Allegations
The first victim, Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 54, was discovered dead in the stairwell of a derelict building in Walworth, Southwark, on March 17, 2023. The second victim, Sheryl Wilkins, 39, was found deceased in a car park in Tottenham on August 24, 2023. Following Valencia-Trujillo's death, Levy was arrested two weeks later but was released under investigation. He was subsequently arrested again in September after Wilkins was found dead and charged with her murder. In November, he faced additional charges for the murder of Valencia-Trujillo.
In addition to the murder charges, Levy has also pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape, grievous bodily harm, and intentional suffocation, all alleged to have been committed against a third woman in Tottenham in January 2025.
Timeline of Events
- March 17, 2023: Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo is found dead.
- March 31, 2023: Simon Levy is arrested but released under investigation.
- August 24, 2023: Sheryl Wilkins is found dead.
- September 2023: Levy is arrested again and charged with Wilkins' murder.
- November 2023: Levy is charged with the murder of Valencia-Trujillo.
- June 2024: Levy is scheduled to stand trial for all alleged offenses.
Official Statements & Responses
The Metropolitan Police have previously appealed for anyone with information related to the investigations to come forward. They emphasized the importance of community assistance in resolving these cases.
Criticism & Opposition
While specific dissenting viewpoints regarding the case were not detailed in the sources, the nature of the allegations, particularly concerning violent crimes against women, often raises broader societal concerns about safety and justice in urban areas.
What's Next
Simon Levy is set to stand trial in June 2024, where he will face all charges, including the two counts of murder and other serious offenses. The outcome of this trial will be closely monitored, given the severity of the allegations and the public interest in the case.
