“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.
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.
Pepita Sakirecili, also known as Pepita Garcia, was found dead by officers after they forced their way into her property on January 13.
“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.
Dominic Whitton, 40, of Reynardson Road, N17 has been charged with preventing a lawful burial in connection with this investigation.
