Homicide victims in London in 2025

Total: 17 (last updated 23/3/25)

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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. DCI Martin Thorpe said: “The incident happened shortly before 14:30hrs on a route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Street, SE18 at the Woolwich Ferry bus stop. If anyone saw this horrific attack or was in the area then I urge them to come forward and speak to officers. We’re particularly interested in any mobile phone footage that captured this incident or any dash cam or doorbell footage from around the surrounding area at the time of this incident.” Two boys aged 15 and 16 were arrested on 15 January and charged with murder the following day.
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. A 36-year-old woman 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. A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains under investigation. He pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon and was sentenced to 42 weeks imprisonment. DCI Ollie Stride said: “we still need to have an understanding of what took place last night in Coulter Road. Did you see or hear anything unusual on Sunday, 9 February? If you did, then please speak with us by contacting 101, and quoting CAD 6487/9Feb. You can otherwise contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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 reports of an assault in 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. Police continue to appeal for information. DI Devan Taylor said: “Fredi Rivero was a much loved father, whose family are devastated by his death. I also know his death has also shocked this tight-knit community. If you remember seeing Fredi or have any information which could support with the investigation, please contact us.”
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.
15. 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 grievous bodily harm with intent on 18 March. The charge will be reviewed following the victim’s death.
16. 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. DCI Brian Howie said: “If you have any information that could assist this investigation, I would urge you to get in contact immediately. I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the area between 04.45hrs and 06.00hrs and may have seen something.”
17. 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. Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines said: “Two men were shot on a residential street last night, with one man sadly losing his life. I will now ask for anyone who was in the area, past 20:00hrs last night, to please contact police if you heard or saw something suspicious. Your knowledge is crucial to us, and it may help us locate the suspects. Please do the right thing and come forward, you will be supported.” Mahad’s family said in a statement: “Our family is grieving the profound loss of a son, a brother, a father and a friend. We kindly ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time. We are grateful for your understanding and support.”

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:

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.

A man and a woman, believed to be brother and sister, were found dead at their home in Holstein Way, Thamesmead, after police were called shortly before 3pm on 11 March. They had suffered serious injuries but police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. In the early stages of the investigation the Met Police described the deaths as “unexpected and unexplained”.

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.”