South London Killer Carl Cooper Found Guilty of Two Murders
Carl Cooper has been convicted for the brutal murders of Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm, two cherished women from the South London community. Their lives were tragically cut short by Cooper’s violent actions.
The Victims: Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm
Naomi Hunte, 41, was found fatally stabbed in her Congleton Grove home (SE18) on February 14, 2022. A watchful neighbour noticed her front door ajar and called the police, but rescue efforts came too late.
Fiona Holm, 48, from Blackheath, vanished in June 2023. Last seen near an off-license on Verdant Lane (SE6) just before 11pm on June 20, Fiona was reported missing days later. Her disappearance raised immediate alarm due to her links with Cooper.
Investigation Reveals Dark Domestic Abuse
Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command labelled Cooper as a dangerous and controlling domestic abuser targeting vulnerable women. His manipulative tactics sadly led Naomi and Fiona into deadly peril.
Despite Cooper’s arrest, Fiona’s whereabouts remain unknown. Police have launched a £20,000 reward for information leading to finding her remains.
Phone data and CCTV put Cooper near Naomi’s flat on the night she was last seen alive. After his arrest in February 2022, Cooper admitted being with Naomi but claimed she was acting strange on drugs and that he left her.
Trial and Conviction
The case hinged on solid forensic evidence, witness interviews, and mobile phone records. Initially released on bail, Cooper’s arrest for Fiona’s murder in July 2023 triggered the full homicide investigation.
Two days after his arrest, Cooper was charged with the murders of both women. The court found him guilty, bringing some closure to shaken friends, family, and the South London community.
