Homicide victims in London in 2025

Total: 43 (last updated 17/7/25)

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Note: This is not an official record and may differ from any lists compiled by police etc. It includes murder and manslaughter cases. Other deaths (e.g. unexplained) are listed separately at the end

1. Larry Chaters, 68, died in hospital on 2 January. He had been admitted to hospital on 27 December 2024 after suffering injuries, including rib fractures and a collapsed lung, during an incident at his home in Cormont Road, Camberwell, in the London borough of Lambeth. His son Craig Chaters, 37 (03/10/87), also of Cormont Road, was was arrested on 2 January and charged with murder.
2. Kelyan Bokassa, 14, was stabbed on a 472 bus in Woolwich Church Road, near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road, in Woolwich in the London borough of Greenwich, at around 2.30pm on 7 January. He died at the scene. Two boys aged 15 and 16 were arrested on 15 January and charged with murder the following day. The suspects pleaded guilty to murder on 23 May and await sentence.
3. Gregory Castillo Volquez, 36, was found stabbed after police were called to reports of a fight at a block of flats on Tiverton Road, Tottenham, Haringey, at 4.55am on 13 January. He died at the scene. Gregory was a father-of-two from the Dominican Republic. Five men and a woman were charged with murder: Carlos Alfredo Ramirez Tavarez, 27 (24.08.1996), of Tiverton Road, N15, Edison Dario Canario Perez, 22 (6.6.2001), of Tiverton Road, N15, Joan Perea, 20 (07.10.2004), of Tiverton Road, N15, Naiara Lizeth Hernandez-Bonilla, aged 20 (2.6.2004) of Birnam Road, N4, Gabriel Francisco Pineda Gonzalez, aged 20 (17.04.2004) of High Trees, SW2, and Benito Ramirez Kones, aged 19 (27.06.2005) of Fermain Court East, N1.
4. Marianne Kilonzi, 43, was found dead at a flat in Argyll Road, Woolwich, after concerns were raised with police in a call at 5.25pm on 17 January. The cause of death was recorded at a postmortem examination as blunt force trauma and head injury. Detective Chief Inspector Suzanne Soren, Specialist Crime South, said: “At this early stage we believe the suspect was known to the victim and we are carrying out urgent enquiries to trace a named individual.”
5. Jamelatu Tsiwah, 31, was found unresponsive at a residence in Bensham Lane, Croydon, after police were called at around 7pm on 20 January. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death was recorded at postmortem examination as compression of the neck. Suspect Larry Nimoh 21, (12.07.03), of no fixed address, was charged with murder and attempted murder. He was known to Jamelatu. DCI Alex Gammampila said: “I am still keen to hear from anyone who may have been in Bensham Road on Monday between 18:00hrs and 19:00hrs. I would like to hear from you if you think you may have seen something suspicious taking place, or if you saw someone fleeing from the property on Bensham Lane. Any information is important to us and we take every report and reflect it into our investigation.”
6. Mark Talbot, 75, was found stabbed at his home in Deodar Road, Putney, Wandsworth, after police were called at 3.36am on 24 January. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His son Rory Talbot, 30 (12.10.94), of Mossbury Road, Wandsworth, was arrested and on 25 January was charged with murder.
7. Victoria Adams, 36, was found dead at a flat in Coulter Road, Hammersmith, in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, after police were called at 10.13pm on 9 February about a man who was attempting to force entry. She had suffered what appeared to be a head injury. Apapale Adoum, 38, (12.02.1986) of no fixed address, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He later pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon and was sentenced to 42 weeks imprisonment. On 5 June Adoum was charged with murder.
8. Dariusz Serafin, 33, was stabbed near the junction of Sydney Road and Regina Road in Hanwell, Ealing, on 10 February. Police were called at 10.30pm after he walked into the Grosvenor pub in Oaklands Road with several stab wounds. He died at the scene. DCI Alison Foxwell said: “We urge anyone with information to contact us urgently. There may also be CCTV, ring doorbell or dash cam footage which may be relevant to the investigation. We urge anybody who was in the area to check their footage from between 20.30hrs and 22.30hrs on Monday, 10 February, and to notify the police if they believe they have captured anything which may assist our investigation.” Dariusz’s family said in a statement: “Dariusz, known for his boundless empathy and loving spirit for people and animals, touched everyone he met with his kindness and compassion. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those he loved. In his honour, his family urges everyone to help end senseless knife crime in the streets of London, and to assist in bringing the person responsible for his death to justice. Rest peacefully, Dariusz.”
9. Jason Junior Romeo, 20, was stabbed in Bodney Road, Hackney, on 18 February. Police were called to reports of a fight at 5.59pm and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Three men were charged with murder on 23 February: Raynolph Asante, 22 (13.03.2002) of Pembury Road, Hackney, Travis Mitchell, 21 (23.07.2002) of Bodney Road, Hackney and Rhamyah Bailey-Edwards, 21 (21.08.2003) of Williams Avenue, Walthamstow. Two others, Renaldo Roberts, 25 (20.02.99) of Hobbs Place Estate, E1, and Joshua Ogedengbe, 19 (02.08.05), of Brownhill Road, SE6, were charged with murder following their arrests on 25 and 26 February.
10. Fredi Rivero, 75, was found injured after police were called to Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, Islington, at around 11.35pm on 27 February. Fredi, a Bolivian national, was taken to hospital but died on 28 February. Three teenage girls aged 14, 16 and 17 were charged with murder on 1 March. All three pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Old Bailey on 12 June. They await sentence. Police said one of the girls filmed the attack on her mobile phone. DI Devan Taylor said: “The young defendants have now accepted they were responsible for the killing of Mr Rivero, in what was a senseless and completely out of the blue attack on a lone elderly man. The age of the defendants adds to the devastating nature of this incident and they will now have to deal with the enormity of their actions.”
11. Ana Maria Murariu, 45, was found injured at a residence in Jubilee Road, Perivale, Ealing, after police were called to reports of a disturbance at 1.40am on 28 February. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Mugurel Nica, 50 (10.03.74) of Perivale, who was known to the victim, was charged with murder on 1 March.
12. Charlie Prodromou, 63, was assaulted outside The Watch House pub in Lewisham High Street on 1 March. Police were called at 8.39pm and he was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He later died in hospital. Paul Tallant, 42 (01.10.82), of Eltham, was arrested near the pub and on 3 March was charged with murder.
13. Miller John, 61, was found dead at his home in Homerton Road, Hackney, on 3 March. Police went to the address after the suspect attended a police station at around 10am that day. Peter John, 59, the victim’s brother, was charged with murder.
14. Lathaniel Burrell, 16, was shot in Paradise Road, Stockwell, Lambeth, on 4 March. Police were called at around 2.30pm. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Suspect Omar Prempeh 32 (22.12.92) of Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, was arrested in Croydon on 7 March and charged with murder the following day. A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder on 12 March. Jeffery Frimpong, (09.05.1994) of Smedley Street, Lambeth, and another 17-year-old boy were charged with murder on 27 March.
15. Michelle Mileham, 51, was found stabbed after police were called to a residence in Holstein Way, Thamesmead, shortly before 3pm on 11 March. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her brother Gordon Mileham, 53, was also found with stab injuries but police said his death was not being treated as suspicious. Michelle’s death is being treated as murder.
16. Andrew Clark, 43, was assaulted in Upper Elmers End Road, Bromley, on 16 March. Police were called at 8.24pm and he was taken to hospital with head injuries. Andrew died on 19 March. Suspect Demiesh Williams, 29 (10.06.1995), of Fir Tree Gardens, Croydon, was charged with murder on 25 March.
17. Troy Ramsundar, 34, was found with a stab injury after police were called to Brixton Road, Brixton, in Lambeth, at around 5.10am on 20 March. Suspect Ibrahim Gonclaves-Cumare, 30 (15.03.1995), of no fixed address, was charged with murder on 23 March.
18. Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, was found shot in the head in Waverley Road, Tottenham, Haringey, after police were called at around 8.45pm on 20 March. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man aged 26 was treated for a gunshot wound to the leg. The Metropolitan Police continue to appeal for information. In June 2025 the Metropolitan Police said the shooting was believed to be a case of mistaken identity and that the killers set out to hurt someone else in a “pre-meditated” attack. Mahad had spent the evening with a friend at their home before going outside to breaking their fast. The suspects drove up in a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander and opened fire, hitting Mahad several times. The car was found burnt out in Runcorn Close, Tottenham Hale, on the morning of 21 March. Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, leading the Met’s investigation, said: “This tragic event, and Mahad’s death, has had a profound impact on the community and all those who loved him. Someone out there knows what happened. And that person, or people, must come forward. We are interested in hearing from those who saw anything suspicious in Waverley Road, Tottenham on the night of Thursday, 20 March, or witnessed a silver Mitsubishi Outlander, nearby just before 20:45hrs. This car was stolen and used to drive the suspects to and from the scene.” Mahad’s youngest sister said: “To stay silent is to be complicit. To stay silent is to let a grieving mother suffer in confusion. To stay silent is to let a little boy grow up not knowing what happened to his father. If you know something and you haven’t come forward, please think about that. Think about a family that cannot begin to heal because the truth is still hiding in the shadows. My brother deserves better. He deserves justice.”
19. Keiron Charles, 17, was found stabbed after police were called to Erconwald Street, near the junction with Du Cane Road and Old Oak Common Lane, in Shepherd’s Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, at around 1.10pm on 5 April. He died at the scene. Two 16-year-old boys were charged with murder on 7 April.
20. Sarah Reynolds, 58, was found at a residence in Towpath Way, Croydon, after police were called at 4.55am on 12 April. She died at the scene. Earlston Bennet, 57, (17.03.68) of Towpath Way, Croydon, was charged with murder on 14 April. Police said he was believed to be known to Sarah. Detectives appealed for information from anyone who interacted with Sarah over the previous weeks.
21. Hien Thi Vu, 45, was found seriously injured at her home in Hatfield Close, New Cross, Lewisham, at around 6.41am on 13 April. She died at the scene. Her husband Hai Van Nguyen, 41 (29.04.1983) of Hatfield Close, Lewisham, was arrested after handing himself in at Lewisham police station at 6.52am. He was charged with murder on 14 April.
22. Giovanny Rendon Bedoya, 21, was stabbed in Hillingdon Street, Walworth/Kennington, Southwark, at around 9.16pm on 14 April. He died at the scene. Four men were charged with murder between 23 April and 2 May: Joseph Jimenez, 21 (14.08.2003), of no fixed address, Angel Gonzales Angulo, 19 (24.08.06) of Camberwell Church Street, SE5, Brian Villada-Hernandes, 19, (26.02.2006) of St James’s Crescent, Lambeth, and Zozoro Mohamed Olivier, 20 (14.10.2004), of Lorrimore Square, Southwark.
23. Pamela Munro, 45, was found stabbed after police were called to a flat in Ayley Croft, Enfield, at around 7pm on 19 April. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Abdirazak Omar, 29 (06.02.96) of Ayley Croft, Enfield, was arrested on 21 April and charged with murder on 23 April.
24. Michael O’Donnell, 65, was found dead at a residence in Samara Drive, Southall, Ealing, after concerns were raised with police at 10.56am on 23 April. Police appealed for information about Michael’s movements over the previous two months. Christopher Donnelly, 54 (11.04.71), of Samara Drive, Southall, was charged with murder and fraud on 27 April.
25. Harpal Singh Roopra, 38, was found stabbed in Ellerman Avenue, Twickenham, Richmond-Upon-Thames, at 11.39pm on 26 April. Suspect George Luka, 45 (28.12.79), of Ellerman Avenue, Twickenham, was charged with murder on 28 April.
26. Leon Anderson, 39, was found stabbed at his home in Maple Close, Mitcham, Merton, at around 7.30pm on 28 April. He died after being taken to hospital. Suspect Kemuel Gambicky-Forbes, 24 (02.04.01), of Deer Park Gardens, Mitcham, was arrested when he handed himself in to police on 29 April and charged with murder the following day.
27. A 20-year-old man was found stabbed in Pickard Gardens, Mile End, Tower Hamlets, after police were called at around 1.28pm on 30 April. He died at the scene. A 17-year-old boy was also taken to hospital and later arrested on suspicion of murder.
28. John Mackey, 87, was found injured in Goodchild Road, Manor House, Hackney, after police were called to reports of a robbery at around 5.53pm on 6 May. He was taken to hospital but died on 8 May. The provisional cause of death was recorded as bleeding on the brain and fractured ribs. Suspect Peter Augustine, 58 (25.10.1966), of Green Lanes, Hornsey, was arrested on 8 May and charged with murder and robbery the following day.
29. Ali Faris Muhammad, 26, was taken to hospital with a stab wound following an incident in Kingsbury Road, near the junction with Uphill Drive, in Kingsbury, Brent, at around 3.30am on 18 May. He was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Suspect William Amadi, 20 (30.08.04), of Barnet, was charged with murder on 23 May.
30. Marjama Osman, 26, was found stabbed after police were called to Frith Road, Croydon, at around 9.07am on 31 May. Members of the public attempted to help her but she died at the scene. Police said they believed she was assaulted inside an address on Frith Road before going out into the street. Simon Hinsta Ghebremedhin, 33 (01.01.1992), an Eritrean national of Streatham High Road, SW16, was charged with murder on 6 June.
31. Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, was reported missing on 31 May. The Metropolitan Police initially launched a missing person investigation before the case was transferred to homicide detectives on 5 June after “further enquiries suggested she had come to harm”. The investigation revealed that Yajaira, a Colombian national who was employed as a cleaner, left her home in Ilford, Redbridge, on the morning of 29 May. It is alleged that she was killed while working at an office building in Grays Inn Road, in the borough of Camden, at some time between 5pm and 8.30pm that day. Suspect Juan Toledo, 51, a former boyfriend and colleague of Yajaira, was charged with murder on 6 June. Yajaira’s body was found during searches in the Bolderwood area of Hampshire on 7 June.
32. Jordan Rodney, 30, was shot in the head in Claxton Grove, Hammersmith, at around 11.17pm on 11 June. He died in hospital on 12 June. His cousin Omar Joseph, aged in his 30s, suffered minor gunshot wounds in the same attack. The suspect Jahmel Joseph, 28 (05.12.1996), who is Omar’s brother, of Eaton Rise, Ealing, was charged with murder. Police appealed for help tracing a Yamaha MT-09 Tracer motorbike which was last seen on CCTV in the Ealing area, near Eaton Rise. Jordan’s family said in a statement: “It is with unimaginable heartbreak that we confirm the tragic loss of our beloved Jordan Olivier Rodney, who was taken from us far too soon. Jordan was a man who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He was warm, funny, and loving. Always quick with a smile or a joke that could brighten the dark day. His kindness, generosity, and humour left a lasting impression on friends and family alike. Our son, brother, uncle, and friend was so much more than the circumstances of his death. He brought joy to our lives every single day, and his absence leaves a hole that can never be filled. We will remember Jordie for the love he shared so freely, the laughter he inspired, and the way he made us all feel seen and valued.”
33.  Jennifer Abbott, 69, a film director who was known professionally as Sarah Steinberg, was found dead at her home in Mornington Place, Camden, at around 6pm on 13 June. The cause of death was recorded as sharp force trauma. The Metropolitan Police said Jennifer was a popular member of the community and was last seen by her neighbours walking her Corgi dog in the area on 10 June. Detectives appealed for information about the location of Jennifer’s Rolex watch with a distinctive diamond encrusted face. Jennifer’s sister Nancy Pexton, 69 (10.04.1956), of Gloucester Place, Westminster, was charged with murder on 20 June.
34. Annabel Rook, 46, was found stabbed inside a house in Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, Hackney, after the emergency services were called to a suspected gas explosion at around 4.57am on 17 June. Annabel, a mother-of-two who co-founded the MamaSuze CIC charity supporting refugee and migrant women, was declared dead at the scene. Her partner Clifton George, 44 (13.03.81), of Dumont Road, Hackney, was arrested at the address and taken to hospital for treatment to slash wounds. On 22 June George was charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life. Annabel’s family said in a statement: “Annabel was a truly wonderful woman. She touched the hearts of so many. She gave her life to helping the vulnerable and the disadvantaged whether it was in refugee camps in Africa or setting up MamaSuze in London, to enhance the lives of survivors of forced displacement and gender-based violence.”
35. Anthony Morrison, 41, was found shot near Costco in Imperial Way, Croydon, after police were called at 5.04pm on 19 June. He died at the scene. Suspect Byron Cole, 39 (31.10.1985) of Gleneldon Road, Lambeth, was arrested on 22 June and charged with murder. Detective Chief Inspector Dan Whitten, who is leading the investigation, said: “We understand that Anthony was attending a wake at the time of the shooting, and we would implore anyone who was present in Imperial Way that evening, whether at the wake or otherwise, to contact us. Similarly we are keen to speak with anyone who attended a funeral service at New Testament Assembly in Tooting Bec and/or London Road Cemetery, Mitcham, earlier on Thursday, 19 June and might have seen the victim. We are determined to get justice for Anthony’s family and friends, and we would ask for the public’s help in doing that by speaking to us or, if they’d prefer, anonymously to Crimestoppers.”
36. Dara Omar, 22, was stabbed in Hanworth Road, near the junction with School Road, Hounslow, at around 2.21pm on 22 June. Dara, who lived in Brentford and worked at the Menara Lounge, a Middle Eastern restaurant next to the Hounslow Muslim Centre, was taken to hospital but died later the same day. Police said there was “nothing to suggest a link” between the attack and the Muslim Centre. Two suspects, Kaywan Warzier Karim, 27 (23.08.97), of Walnut Tree Road, Hounslow, and Mohammed Ali, 35 (03.10.89) from Hounslow, were charged with murder on 25 and 27 June.
37. Keanu Harker, 18, was shot in Great Cambridge Road, Enfield, at around 8.45pm on 26 June. He died from his injuries after being taken to hospital. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on 29 July and charged with murder. Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines said: “I would urge anyone who could assist us with our investigation to contact police immediately and to refrain from speculating about this incident online.”
38. A woman in her 40s was found stabbed at a residence in Monier Road, Fish Island, Tower Hamlets, after police were called at 11.01pm on 26 June. She died at the scene. Layek Miah, 27 (04.11.1997) of Malmesbury Road, Tower Hamlets, who was known to the victim, was charged with murder on 27 June.
39. Shoaib Kochay, 22, was hit by a car in Park Road, Hendon, in the borough of Barnet, on 1 July. Witnesses reported a fight between two people involving weapons before a white Tesla was driven at the victim. Shoaib was taken to hospital but died of his injuries on 9 July. The car was found abandoned nearby in Mount Road. Detective Inspector Jon Moseling, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are very much with Shoaib’s friends and family at this sad time and our investigation continues at pace to piece together what happened and to bring those responsible for Shoaib’s death to justice. We have been busy gathering footage and speaking to witnesses, but we are still keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time who has not yet spoken to us, especially anyone who may have seen two white Teslas, licence plates BJ22EOT and BK72HHU, either before or after the incident.”
40. Amratlal Mistry, 85, was found dead at his home in Churchmore Road, Streatham, Lambeth, at around 1pm on 4 July. Police said he had suffered “a number of injuries”. Amithraz Balgobin, 36 (27.03.1989), of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, was arrested nearby and on 6 July was charged with murder.
41. Daniel Manuel, 32, was found stabbed after police were called to a residence in Bondway, Vauxhall, Lambeth, at 5.38am on 5 July. He was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Two men were arrested at the scene. Abdul Kareem Fawaz, 35 (13.04.1990) of Bondway, SW8, was charged with murder on 6 July.
42. Tyler Hayward, 26, was found stabbed in Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, Waltham Forest, at around 9.14pm on 6 July. Members of the public alerted patrolling police officers, who gave first aid until paramedics arrived, but the victim died at the scene. On 8 July suspect Peshman Ahmedi, 22 (09.04.03), was arrested at the Port of Dover. Ahmedi was charged with murder on 10 July. Tyler’s family said: “We are struggling with the tragic loss of Tyler, a beautiful soul with the kindest of heart’s. A much loved son, grandson and brother, that will be missed immensely. We would appreciate privacy at this time whilst we come to terms with our loss.”
43. Blue Stevens, 24, was stabbed in Seville Street, Knightsbridge, in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, at around 9.24pm on 9 July. Members of the public called the emergency services but Blue, from Yateley, Hampshire, died at the scene near the Park Tower hotel and casino. On 12 July two men were arrested in Hounslow on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to murder. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah said: “While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of enquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack.”

This page will be regularly updated. We try to track each case through the progress of the investigation up to conviction and sentence (if applicable). Contact us at mailbox@murdermap.co.uk if you would like to raise any issues.

The following deaths have not been included in the list:

A newborn baby was found dead inside a bag near All Saints Church in Notting Hill on 25 March. A woman, aged in her 30s, was later arrested on suspicion of concealing a birth, neglect and infanticide.

An 80-year-old woman was found dead in her flat in Abbey Orchard Street, Westminster, after police were called at around 2.40pm on 4 March. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder. The Metropolitan Police said detectives from the Met’s Central West area’s public protection team were leading the investigation, with support from the Specialist Crime Command.

Pepita Sakirecili, also known as Pepita Garcia, 75, was found dead after police forced entry to a residence in Reynardson Road, Tottenham, on 13 January. Officers had been alerted by a welfare call from the London Ambulance Service. Pepita is believed to have died some time before Christmas 2024 and Dominic Whitton, 40 (22.04.1984) of Reynardson Road, N17, has been charged with preventing a lawful burial. In an appeal for information in February 2025, police said the cause of death was unknown. DI Barry Hart said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who may be able to provide any background on her life. We would like to build a picture as to what may have happened to Pepita. We are also appealing for anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage, taken in Reynardson Road between 16, October 2024 and 31, January, to contact police. I am particularly keen to trace a taxi driver who drove Pepita to the address in Reynardson Road in August 2024 and witnessed Pepita struggling to lift building supplies that she had bought. We believe the driver was concerned about her welfare and may have recorded Pepita on their mobile phone.”

Nazire Koreli, 54, was reported missing from the Welling area of southeast London on 28 February 2025 and a man was arrested on suspicion of murder on 10 March. Police said early inquiries indicated Nazire had not been seen or heard from since September 2024. DCI Wayne Jolley said: “We are keeping an open mind and this is currently being managed as a missing person investigation. Officers have arrested a man in connection with Nazire’s disappearance who remains in custody. Nazire had many friends and acquaintances in the Bexley area, so we are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have seen her from September 2024 to March this year.”

Nuala Mills, 51, collapsed while travelling on the route 254 bus towards Holloway Road at around 11.15am on 29 March. She died on 31 March. Police are investigating whether several alleged incidents are related to her death, including a suspected assault before her collapse and an alleged altercation near Highbury and Islington Underground Station between 19 and 21 March. DCI Tom Kearney said: “We are keeping an open mind and exploring a number of possible explanations. Nuala was known to frequent the Holloway Road area, and there may be other incidents we are not yet aware of.”

A 47-year-old man, named by local residents as Adam Balowski, was found with stab injuries after police were called to a residence in Victoria Park Square, Bethnal Green, east London, at 10.16am on 1 July. He died in hospital at 11.52am. A woman was arrested on suspicion of murder but the Metropolitan Police said that a special postmortem examination “indicated there were no suspicious circumstances.”