COPS have launched an urgent appeal after an elderly woman was found dead at her home – with a man charged.
Pepita Sakirecili, also known as Pepita Garcia, was found dead by officers after they forced their way into her property on January 13.
The 75-year-old is believed to have passed away some time before Christmas.
Her cause of death is currently unknown.
Dominic Whitton, 40, of Reynardson Road, N17 has been charged with preventing a lawful burial in connection with this investigation.
Investigators are keen to speak to a taxi driver who is understood to have dropped her off at the address and witnessed her struggling to carry building supplies she’d bought.
Detective Inspector Barry Hart of the Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime Unit said: “Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Pepita’s death and we are appealing for information from anyone who knew Pepita.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who may be able to provide any background on her life. We would like to build a picture as to what may have happened to Pepita.
“We are also appealing for anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage, taken in Reynardson Road between 16, October 2024 and 31, January, to contact police.
“I am particularly keen to trace a taxi driver who drove Pepita to the address in Reynardson Road in August 2024 and witnessed Pepita struggling to lift building supplies that she had bought.
“We believe the driver was concerned about her welfare and may have recorded Pepita on their mobile phone.”
Anyone with information or footage can visit the following this link. To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
