A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering two women who died five months apart in London, with the second arrest occurring while he was already under police investigation for the first death. The 40-year-old remains in custody as detectives investigate both cases.
Carmenza Trujillo, 53, died on March 17 at the Aylesbury Estate in south-east London after officers and paramedics responded to reports of an unresponsive woman in a building. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Metropolitan Police.
The man was first arrested on suspicion of murder on April 1 but was released under investigation while enquiries continued. He remained under police scrutiny as the investigation into Ms Trujillo's death progressed.
Second victim discovered
Sheryl Wilkins, 39, was found unresponsive on Tottenham High Road at around 7.30am on August 24 and pronounced dead at the scene. The man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murdering Ms Wilkins and simultaneously re-arrested on suspicion of murdering Ms Trujillo.
Post-mortem examinations were unable to determine how either woman died, the Metropolitan Police said. The inconclusive results have not hindered the investigation, which continues at pace.
Police statement
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, leading the investigation, said: "My sympathy goes to the family and friends of both victims, who have been updated on this development and continue to be supported by specialist officers. No woman should feel unsafe in our city, and we know this news will cause concern across communities. Our investigation is continuing at pace and remains a priority. I urge anyone who has information relating to either incident to contact us as soon as possible."
Both families continue to receive support from specialist officers during the ongoing investigation. Police have urged anyone with information relating to either incident to contact them as soon as possible.
Sources used: "PA Media" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
