Double murder accused a convicted sex offender, jury told
Simon Levy, a 40-year-old London man, is on trial for the murders of two women and the rape of a third. Prosecutors have characterized him as a serial sex offender with a history of targeting vulnerable women.
Why it matters
The trial underscores systemic issues regarding violence against women and the challenges of tracking serial offenders within the legal system.
Image source, Met Police Image caption, Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins died in March and August respectively
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