Full Breakdown
Simon Levy Convicted of Two Murders and Rape After Systemic Bail Failures
8/12/2026, 11:31:59 AM
Core Event
On Friday, 7 August 2026, Simon Levy, 40, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins and raping a third woman. The verdict followed a series of bail releases that allowed Levy to continue attacking women between 2018 and 2025. He is due to be sentenced the following Wednesday.
Background & Context
Levy’s record began with two sexual assaults at Notting Hill Carnival and a Camden party in summer 2018. He received a three-year sentence in 2021 and assaulted a prison officer while incarcerated. After early release in February 2023, he resumed attacks on the London Underground. Though a registered sex offender on licence and monitored by probation and the Met’s ViSOR system, repeated bail decisions kept him in the community while investigations progressed.
Timeline
- Summer 2018 – Assaults reported to the Met.
- 2021 – Convicted of the 2018 assaults; sentenced to three years.
- February 2023 – Released early.
- November 2024 – Arrested by British Transport Police for two Tube assaults; identification parade delayed.
- 21 January 2025 – Bail extended instead of completing ID checks.
- March 2025 – Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo is murdered.
- 17 March 2025 – Second rape committed.
- 1 April 2025 – Arrested over the murder but released on bail.
- 2 May 2025 – Charged with five Tube assaults; remanded overnight.
- May 2025 – Bail extended again.
- 3 June 2025 – Fails to appear for a sixth assault charge; no warrant issued.
- 28 August 2025 – Sheryl Wilkins is murdered; body found 24 August.
- 5 September 2025 – Arrested after facial-recognition identification.
Data & Statistics
- Sexual-assault convictions: 11–13 counts between 2018 and 2025.
- Victims on public transport: 10 women assaulted on the Tube and Overground.
- Murder victims: Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39.
- Bail releases: At least four separate decisions after arrests for sexual assaults and murder.
Official Statements & Responses
Andrea Simon, London’s victims’ commissioner, called for a review of monitoring procedures for known sexual predators. Detective Chief Inspector Neil John described Levy as “a dangerous and predatory offender” whose crimes were “calculated, cruel and deeply disturbing.” The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) issued misconduct notices to a Met constable and a detective sergeant involved in the investigations.
Criticism & Opposition
Survivor Laura, who waived anonymity, said the police turned her “nightmare into real life” by failing to act on her 2018 report. She criticised the Met, BTP, the Crown Prosecution Service and the courts for repeatedly granting bail, stating, “They could have prevented two women from losing their lives.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Murder dates: Some sources place Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo’s death in March 2025; others cite only the year.
- Conviction counts: Independent sources list 11 counts; other outlets report 13.
- Bail chronology: Reports differ on the exact number of bail hearings and missed appearances.
Verbatim Quotes
- “They could have prevented two women from losing their lives.” — Laura
- “There’s a collective system failure here, which has left Levy free to go on offending in this awful manner and left these victims at risk from his prolific offending, and that’s something which ourselves and colleagues across the criminal justice system will need to reflect on.” — Assistant Commissioner Kevin Southworth
What’s Next
Levy’s sentencing is scheduled for the Wednesday after his conviction. The IOPC investigation into police misconduct remains ongoing, and victims’ rights groups continue to call for a public inquiry into systemic failures.
