In a harrowing case, Carl Cooper has been found guilty of the murders of Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm. The two women, both beloved members of the south London community, fell victim to Cooper’s sinister actions.

The Victims

Naomi Hunte, 41, and Fiona Holm, 48, were vibrant and sociable women who had their lives tragically cut short. Naomi was discovered fatally stabbed in her home in Congleton Grove, SE18, on Monday, February 14, 2022. A concerned neighbour had noticed her front door ajar and alerted authorities. Despite their efforts, Naomi could not be saved.

Fiona Holm, from Blackheath, met a similar fate in June 2023. She was reported missing on June 29, and her disappearance raised suspicions due to her connection with Carl Cooper. Fiona’s last confirmed sighting was at an off-license in Verdant Lane, SE6, shortly before 23:00 on Tuesday, June 20. Police have been unable to locate any further evidence of her whereabouts.

The Investigation

Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, described Cooper as a dangerous and violent domestic abuser who preyed on vulnerable women. His coercive and controlling methods left both Naomi and Fiona in peril.

The investigation into Fiona’s disappearance remains ongoing, as Cooper has consistently refused to disclose her location. A £20,000 police reward is now offered for information leading to the discovery of Fiona’s remains.

Initial inquiries revealed that all signs of Naomi being alive ceased on February 10, 2022. Her mobile phone and bank account remained inactive from that evening. Mobile phone data and CCTV footage placed Cooper near Naomi’s flat during the relevant times. He was arrested on February 18, 2022, on suspicion of murder.

During questioning, Cooper admitted being with Naomi on February 10 but claimed she had taken drugs and acted strangely, prompting him to leave. Curiously, on that same evening, he made a call to Naomi’s mobile phone, which went unanswered.

The Trial

Despite circumstantial evidence, the case against Cooper was compelling. Friends, family, and associates were interviewed, forensic examinations conducted, and mobile phone records scrutinised. Cooper was initially released on bail due to insufficient evidence, but the investigation persisted.

When Fiona Holm’s disappearance intensified suspicions, the homicide team took over the case. On July 11, 2023, Cooper was arrested for Fiona’s murder. Two days later, he was charged with the murders of both Naomi and Fiona