- Simon Levy was convicted of two murders while on bail, with sentencing adjourned to August 12 and he has been remanded into custody.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) served a gross misconduct notice on a police constable and a misconduct notice on a detective sergeant following the verdict.
- Levy's crime spree spanned from 2018 to 2025 and included myriad sex attacks on women in public spaces and two killings, as the Metropolitan Police, the British Transport Police (BTP) and the courts failed to stop him.
- Levy was downgraded by the Metropolitan Police from high-risk to medium-risk sex offender upon his release in August 2024, a decision now under investigation by the police watchdog, the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).
- The Met closed its investigation into the rape Levy committed in January 2025 despite the possibility of identifying him, and failed to class Carmenza's death as murder until after Levy killed again.
- Levy was twice bailed by Highbury Magistrates Court in May and June 2025, despite BTP's formal recommendation for remand.
- Both the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police (BTP) returned a stolen travel card to Levy, which he used for free travel and to commit crimes, including the first murder.
- There was a collective system failure and a tragedy beyond words, according to Deputy Assistant Commissioner Kevin Southworth from the Met, while BTP's Det Ch Supt Pete Fulton admitted the delay was down to incompetence by two officers.
- The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) apologised for "shortcomings" in its attempts to have Levy remanded in custody, and a CPS source acknowledged it could have authorised a charge before the murders.
- The Met failed to properly investigate the rape of a sex worker in January 2025, closing the case after limited attempts to engage with her, and later acknowledged it needs to improve how it engages with vulnerable street sex workers.
Simon Levy, a 40-year-old serial sex offender, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins while on bail, with sentencing set for August 12. His crime spree, spanning from 2018 to 2025, included multiple sexual assaults and two murders, raising serious questions about police oversight.1
Levy was found guilty at the Old Bailey for suffocating both women in sexually motivated attacks. Valencia-Trujillo was discovered in a derelict block of flats, while Wilkins was found behind a car park wall. He also faced charges for the rape of a third woman and other violent crimes.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued misconduct notices to police officers involved in managing Levy's case, highlighting a series of failures that allowed him to remain free. Detective Chief Inspector Neil John described Levy as a “dangerous and predatory offender,” emphasizing the calculated nature of his crimes.2
Critics point to a “collective system failure” by the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police, which included mishandling evidence and allowing Levy to keep a stolen travel card that facilitated his crimes. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) acknowledged shortcomings in their handling of Levy's bail, admitting that relevant information was not presented to the court.10111213141516
As investigations continue, the case has sparked outrage over police accountability and the protection of vulnerable individuals, particularly street sex workers.
“The IOPC has served a gross misconduct notice on a police constable and a misconduct notice on a detective sergeant following the verdict. Judge Mark Lucraft KC adjourned sentencing until Wednesday August 12 and remanded Levy into custody.”
Edp24
