A woman from London has been killed by male violence every TWO WEEKS since Sarah Everard’s murder

Here are the names and faces of all the London women who tragically lost their lives, with men convicted or the principal suspect, a year on from Sarah Everard’s tragic murder.
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Sarah Everard’s shocking murder by police officer Wayne Couzens sparked a national conversation about the safety of women and girls.

But in the year since, a woman has been allegedly killed by male violence in London on average more than once a fortnight.

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According to data from campaigning website the Counting Dead Women project, 22 women were killed by men or where a man is the principal suspect in London last year.

Sarah Everard who was murdered by killer cop Wayne Couzens. Credit: Met PoliceSarah Everard who was murdered by killer cop Wayne Couzens. Credit: Met Police
Sarah Everard who was murdered by killer cop Wayne Couzens. Credit: Met Police

While five cases of suspected femicide have been recorded in the capital this year so far.

Here are the names and faces of all the London women who tragically lost their lives, a year on from Sarah Everard’s tragic murder.

Phyllis Nelson

The 76-year-old grandmother was killed in her home in Plaistow, Newham, on March 25 2021.

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Her grandson Donovan Miller, 30, from Newham, admitted hitting her over the head with a vase, and pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

He will be sentenced on March 28.

Constanta Bunea was found dead in the bathroom of her flat in Plumstead, south east London on April 4 2021. Credit: Met PoliceConstanta Bunea was found dead in the bathroom of her flat in Plumstead, south east London on April 4 2021. Credit: Met Police
Constanta Bunea was found dead in the bathroom of her flat in Plumstead, south east London on April 4 2021. Credit: Met Police

Constanta Bunea

The 49-year-old was found dead in the bathroom of her flat in Plumstead, south east London on April 4 2021.

Her husband Vasile Bratu, 40 was high on drugs when he stabbed her to death with a pair of scissors.

Bratu was found guilty by a jury at Woolwich Crown Court in October and was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years.

Loretta Herman

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Loretta Herman, 85, was found dead in the bathtub of her home in Ilford, Redbridge, on April 9 2021.

A post-mortem examination said the cause of her death was compression to the neck.

Her son, 54-year-old Mark Herman, was arrested and charged with her murder, but later committed suicide whilst awaiting trial.

Maya Zulfiquar

Maya Zulfiquar, 26, from Feltham was strangled and shot in Lahore, Pakistan on May 3 2021.

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It is alleged that she had been threatened by men who wanted to marry her.

The law graduate had recently just moved to Pakistan from the UK, two months earlier.

No arrests have been made in connection with her death.

The 45-year-old mother of two was found dead in a shrubbery in Romford, east London on May 4 2021. Credit: Met PoliceThe 45-year-old mother of two was found dead in a shrubbery in Romford, east London on May 4 2021. Credit: Met Police
The 45-year-old mother of two was found dead in a shrubbery in Romford, east London on May 4 2021. Credit: Met Police

Maria Rawlings

The 45-year-old mother of two was found dead in a shrubbery in Romford, Havering, on May 4 2021.

Maria Rawlings, who suffered multiple injuries, was attacked shortly after she left a hospital where she had gone for treatment following a fall.

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Valentin Lazar, 21, was found guilty of her murder in February and was sentenced at the Old Bailey for at least 23 years’ imprisonment.

Chenise Gregory

On May 4 2021, Chenise Gregory, 29, was stabbed to death by her partner Michael McGibbon, also 29, in a hotel in Harrogate, before he went on to kill himself.

The pair had travelled from south London to stay in the Hilton Majestic Hotel and Spa in North Yorkshire.

Their bodies were found at around 10.20pm by staff at the hotel, who then called the emergency services.

They were both pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Agnes Akom, 20, was reported missing from her home in Cricklewood Broadway on May 9 2021. Credit: Met PoliceAgnes Akom, 20, was reported missing from her home in Cricklewood Broadway on May 9 2021. Credit: Met Police
Agnes Akom, 20, was reported missing from her home in Cricklewood Broadway on May 9 2021. Credit: Met Police

Agnes Akom

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Agnes Akom, 20, was reported missing from her home in Cricklewood Broadway on May 9 2021.

Human remains, identified as those of Ms Akom, were found on 14 June.

Lorry driver Neculai Paizan, 63, of Notting Hill, at the time, has been charged with her murder and will appear on trial at the Old Bailey in July.

Ms Akom, a Hungarian national also known as ‘Dora’ moved to the UK in 2018.

Svetlana Mihalachi

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Svetlana Mihalachi, 53, died in hospital, five weeks after being attacked in a house with an axe in Barkingside, Redbridge.

Police were called to a property in Princes Road at 2.08pm on Friday, April  9 2021 after reports of an assault.

Ms Mihalachi was found seriously injured and taken to hospital where she died on Wednesday, May 12 2021.

Nicolae Virtosu, aged 47 at the time, of no fixed address, was charged with murder and will appear on trial this year.

Unnamed woman

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A 32-year-old woman was killed at her home on Kingston Road in Ilford on May 13 2021.

Muhammad Ilyas, 40, of Kingston Road, Ilford, said to be known to her, has been charged with her murder.

Peninah Kebeba, known as Penny.Peninah Kebeba, known as Penny.
Peninah Kebeba, known as Penny.

Peninah Kabeba

Peninah Kabeba, known as Penny, 42, was found dead at home in Cheam, with multiple stab wounds on May 27 2021.

Mohsen Saadi, aged 56 at the time, of no fixed address, has been charged with her murder.

Marlene Coleman, 53, was found with stab wounds by paramedics attending a house in south London on June 16 2021.Marlene Coleman, 53, was found with stab wounds by paramedics attending a house in south London on June 16 2021.
Marlene Coleman, 53, was found with stab wounds by paramedics attending a house in south London on June 16 2021.

Marlene Coleman

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Marlene Coleman, 53, was found with stab wounds by paramedics attending a house in Lewisham on June 16 2021.

She was declared dead on the scene.

Franklin McLeod, aged 54 at the time, of Cressingham Road, Lewisham, has been charged with her murder.

Beatrice Stoica

Beatrice Stoica, 36, was stabbed to death by her ex-husband Stony Stoica in Lordship Lane in East Dulwich on July 23 2021.

Sick Stoica, of no fixed address, was furious that she posted a TikTok video to her 17,000 followers blowing a kiss to her new partner, Inner London Crown Court heard.

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He was jailed for 18 years last month after pleading guilty to murder.

Louise Kam, 71, was last seen alive by a family member in Barnet, London on July 26 2021.Louise Kam, 71, was last seen alive by a family member in Barnet, London on July 26 2021.
Louise Kam, 71, was last seen alive by a family member in Barnet, London on July 26 2021.

Louise Kam

Louise Kam, 71, was last seen alive by a family member in Barnet, on July 26 2021.

Her body was found at an address in Harrow on August 1.

Mohamed El Abboud, 26, of Barnet and Kusai Al Jundi, 23, of Harrow have been charged with her murder.

Bella Nicandro

Bella Nicandro, 76, was stabbed to death in her home in Notting Hill on August 14 2021.

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Her neighbour Aaron Cook, 23, of St Luke’s Road, Notting Hill, has been charged with her murder.

Sharon Pickles, 45, was found dead with an incised wound to her throat at her home in Westminster on August 19 2021.Sharon Pickles, 45, was found dead with an incised wound to her throat at her home in Westminster on August 19 2021.
Sharon Pickles, 45, was found dead with an incised wound to her throat at her home in Westminster on August 19 2021.

Sharon Pickles

Sharon Pickles, 45, was found dead with an incised wound to her throat at her home in Westminster on August 19 2021.

Lee Peacock, 49, has been charged with her murder and that of 59-year-old Clinton Ashmore who was found murdered at an address in nearby Jerome Crescent the following day.

Peacock, of Harrow Road, has denied murder and will be tried next year at the Old Bailey.

Helen Anderson. Credit: Surrey PoliceHelen Anderson. Credit: Surrey Police
Helen Anderson. Credit: Surrey Police

Helen Anderson

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The body of mother of four Helen Anderson was found in undergrowth beside a slip road on the A3 in Guildford on August 23 2021.

Dane Messam, 52, of Henry Road, Hackney, is currently on trial at Guildford Crown Court, accused of the 41-year-old from Finsbury Park’s murder. He denies the charges.

Sabina Nessa. Picture from Met Police SUS-210927-213105001Sabina Nessa. Picture from Met Police SUS-210927-213105001
Sabina Nessa. Picture from Met Police SUS-210927-213105001

Sabina Nessa

Her body was found covered in leaves, nearly 24 hours later, near a community centre in the park.

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Ms Nessa, who taught a year one class at Rushey Green Primary School in Catford, Lewisham, was repeatedly struck with a 2ft long weapon.

His sentencing has been adjourned till April 7.

Norma Girolami, 70, hasn’t been seen since the middle of August. Credit: Met PoliceNorma Girolami, 70, hasn’t been seen since the middle of August. Credit: Met Police
Norma Girolami, 70, hasn’t been seen since the middle of August. Credit: Met Police

Norma Girolami

Mum-of-four Nicole Hurley, 37, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning. Credit: Met PoliceMum-of-four Nicole Hurley, 37, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning. Credit: Met Police
Mum-of-four Nicole Hurley, 37, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning. Credit: Met Police

Nicole Hurley

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Josephine Smith

Josephine Smith, 88, died due to smoke inhalation following a fire at her home in Queens Park Road, Romford, on October 28.

Kai Cooper, 18, of Leatherhead, Surrey, and a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, have been charged with manslaughter and arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.

Fernanda

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A woman only so far identified as Fernanda, 31 and her 61-year old father were stabbed to death in Wood Green, North London on November 28.

Achilleas Costa, 52, of no fixed address, described as her boyfriend, has been charged with their murders.

Kirsty Ashley, who died in Newham.Kirsty Ashley, who died in Newham.
Kirsty Ashley, who died in Newham.

Kirsty Ashley

Kirsty Ashley, 29, originally from Scunthorpe, was found dead in a house in Newham, East London on December 26.

The cause of her death has been given as blunt force trauma.

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Yahya Aboukar, 26, of Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, said to be known to Kirsty, has been charged with her murder.

Mariama Kamara

Yasmin Chkaifi, 43, was stabbed to death by her abusive ex-partner Leon McCaskre, 41 on January 24. Credit: Met PoliceYasmin Chkaifi, 43, was stabbed to death by her abusive ex-partner Leon McCaskre, 41 on January 24. Credit: Met Police
Yasmin Chkaifi, 43, was stabbed to death by her abusive ex-partner Leon McCaskre, 41 on January 24. Credit: Met Police

Yasmin Chkaifi

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Lesma Jackson, 84, was found at her home in Enfield, North London, with a number of injuries on January 30. Credit: Met PoliceLesma Jackson, 84, was found at her home in Enfield, North London, with a number of injuries on January 30. Credit: Met Police
Lesma Jackson, 84, was found at her home in Enfield, North London, with a number of injuries on January 30. Credit: Met Police

Lesma Jackson

She died shortly afterwards.

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Her 50-year-old son Gareth Jackson, of Stainton Road, Enfield, has been charged with her murder.

Naomi Hunte, 41, was found with stab wounds in her flat in Plumstead, Greenwich on the evening of February 14. Credit: Met PoliceNaomi Hunte, 41, was found with stab wounds in her flat in Plumstead, Greenwich on the evening of February 14. Credit: Met Police
Naomi Hunte, 41, was found with stab wounds in her flat in Plumstead, Greenwich on the evening of February 14. Credit: Met Police

Naomi Hunte

A 63-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday, February 18. He was subsequently bailed pending further enquiries.

Susan Ioannou

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Enquiries are still ongoing to determine the cause of her death.

Deka Omar, 23, of no fixed address, and Philip Sherwin, 60, of South Eastern Avenue, Edmonton, were charged with her murder on February 26.