Man Charged with Murder in Tottenham Granny's Death
Shocking Find on Reynardson Road
Police were called on Monday 13 January to a welfare check at a property on Reynardson Road, N17. Officers forced their way inside and discovered the body of 74-year-old Pepita Sarikecili, also known as Pepita Garcia.
Detectives believe Pepita died last December. A postmortem revealed she suffered blunt force trauma.
Suspect in Custody, Court Dates Set
- Dominic Whitton, 41, from Reynardson Road, was initially charged on 22 January with preventing a lawful burial.
- On 6 October, Whitton was hit with more serious charges — murder and manslaughter — at Wood Green Crown Court.
- He pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to return to court on Friday, 12 December.
The investigation is ongoing as police pursue justice for Pepita Sarikecili.