Man charged with murdering two women including one who still hasn't been found

14 July 2023 , 11:55

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Naomi Hunte was found dead on February 14, 2022 (Image: Facebook)

A man has been charged with murdering two women after a woman was found stabbed to death on Valentine's Day and another who still hasn't been seen after leaving an off-licence.

Carl Cooper, 65, is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court today accused of murdering 41-year-old Naomi Hunte and 48-year-old Fiona Holm.

Ms Hunte was found dead after police were called to an address in South East London at 8.25pm on February 14, last year.

A post-mortem revealed she died from a stab wound. Cooper was originally arrested on February 18, 2022, on suspicion of her murder, but was subsequently bailed pending further enquiries before being released under investigation

Fiona Holm was last seen on June 20 at an off licence

Ms Holm was last seen leaving an off-licence in Bromley, South East London, on June 20. She was reported missing on June 29 and has not been heard from since.

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Cooper was not on bail at the time of Ms Holm’s disappearance.

Cooper was arrested on July 11 on suspicion of Fiona’s murder and subsequently charged with the murder of both Naomi and Fiona. Cooper is known to both women.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said today: "The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed as is routine following the death of someone subject to a missing person investigation.

"Searches are ongoing to find Fiona’s body at addresses and some open areas in South East London."

They added: "The families of Naomi and Fiona have been updated on this development and are being supported by specially trained officers."

Ms Hunte died on Valentine's Day last year (Facebook)

Police are appealing for anyone who can provide information about Ms Holm's disappearance.

Officers are appealing for anyone with any information relating to Fiona’s disappearance to contact police via 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 22MIS023317.

To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.

Tim Hanlon