A London court has found a serial sex offender guilty of murdering two women and raping another in a case that has raised serious concerns about how dangerous offenders are monitored by police.
The verdict comes after prosecutors presented evidence showing that the convicted man had a long history of violent sexual offences, yet remained free despite multiple warnings and previous convictions.
Jury Finds Defendant Guilty on All Charges
Following a lengthy trial at London's Old Bailey, 40-year-old Simon Levy was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, in March 2025 and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, in August 2025.
The jury also found him guilty of raping another woman in January 2025, months before the murders. The assault reportedly took place in a Tottenham car park—the same location where Ms. Wilkins' body was later discovered.
After more than 13 hours of deliberation, jurors returned guilty verdicts on every charge, including:
- Two counts of murder
- Two counts of rape
- Grievous bodily harm with intent
- Non-fatal suffocation
Levy had denied all of the allegations throughout the trial and chose not to testify in his own defense.
Victims Were Reportedly Targeted While Vulnerable
During court proceedings, prosecutors stated that Levy specifically targeted vulnerable women involved in street-based sex work in the Tottenham area of north London.
Investigators described a pattern of predatory behavior, with evidence showing that he repeatedly assaulted women over several years before eventually committing the two murders.
The prosecution argued that his actions followed an escalating pattern of violence that had gone unchecked despite previous convictions.
Long Criminal History Revealed
The trial also heard that Levy had accumulated several convictions dating back to July 2018 for attacks on women.
Earlier in 2025, he had already been convicted of sexually assaulting ten women on London's Underground trains as well as a female prison officer at HMP Brixton. Those details were made public only after legal reporting restrictions were lifted.
Prosecutors said the previous offences demonstrated a long-standing history of violent sexual behaviour.
Police Handling Faces Serious Scrutiny
The case has also sparked widespread criticism of the Metropolitan Police's handling of Levy before the murders occurred.
According to police, there were several failures in managing the offender, and officials have acknowledged that Sheryl Wilkins' death may have been preventable.
Investigators revealed that after Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo's death, Levy was arrested and his DNA was found on her body. However, the case was not initially treated as a murder investigation, allowing him to remain free until another woman was killed months later.
Officers Under Investigation
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is now investigating two Metropolitan Police officers over their decision to reduce Levy's risk classification from high-risk to medium-risk in August 2024.
Separately, British Transport Police confirmed that two of its officers have been reassigned because of failures in how aspects of the case were handled.
The investigations will examine whether different decisions by police could have prevented further attacks.
Government Calls for Answers
Responding to the verdict, Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones described the case as deeply troubling.
She said it was extremely concerning that Levy was able to commit further violent crimes despite previous interactions with police and the criminal justice system, adding that the circumstances raise serious questions requiring urgent answers.
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