Simon Levy, a 40-year-old man from Tottenham, has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The serial sex offender, who was being monitored by the Metropolitan Police, was convicted of the double murder and rape at the Old Bailey.
Levy's Long History of Violence Against Women
Levy had a string of convictions for attacking women dating back to July 2018, including one carried out against a prison officer in 2022. The court heard how Levy, who targeted vulnerable women, carried out street sex work in order to fund drug addictions.
Multiple Failures in Handling Levy's Case
The Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police, and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have all admitted failings in how they dealt with Levy. Levy was on bail as his attacks on women escalated to double murder, and the Met failed to treat Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo's death as a murder, despite arresting Levy soon afterwards and finding his DNA on her body, until after Levy killed again.
Investigation Finds Missed Opportunities to Prevent Reoffending
The Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating how Levy was managed from his first conviction in September 2021 up to his arrest in September 2025. The investigation will consider whether action could or should have been taken to prevent his reoffending, and if all officers involved in his management followed policies, procedures, and training.
Reaction from Authorities and Victim Advocates
London's Victims' Commissioner, Andrea Simon, said she was "appalled by the litany of failures to manage a prolific offender like Levy." Crime and Policing Minister, Sarah Jones, said that failures must be identified so they are not repeated. Helena Croft, the chief executive officer of StreetlightUK charity, said this case "demonstrated the need to treat women involved in the sex industry as women at risk of serious violence."
Investigation Continues to Identify Similar Incidents
Detectives have exhausted numerous lines of enquiry – including working with coroners – to identify whether Levy was responsible for any similar, unsolved incidents, including deaths. While they are yet to find anything new on Levy, they have significantly strengthened their training and response to violence against women and girls, along with their specialist victim support services.
Sentencing to Take Place on Wednesday
Judge Mark Lucraft KC adjourned sentencing until Wednesday 12 August and remanded Levy into custody. The investigation into Levy's crimes is ongoing, and authorities are urging any other victim-survivors of Levy to come forward.
Source: Joy Online
