Woman Arrested and Charged with Murder After Grinder Meet in Battersea
An 18-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a deadly encounter in Battersea. Diana Cristea, from Barnet, London, was arrested on Tuesday, 14 January 2020, and slapped with multiple charges.
Grim Charges Laid Against Diana Cristea
- One count of murder for the death of Adrian Murphy
- One count of poisoning – administering a substance to endanger life or cause serious injury, linked to a separate 40-year-old victim from Walthamstow
- Two counts of theft involving both victims
- Two counts of fraud by false representation, again tied to both victims
Cristea is due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 15 January.
Co-Accused Also Faces Murder Charge
Joel Osei, 25, with no fixed address, was earlier arrested on 24 October and charged the next day. His list of charges includes:
- Two counts of poisoning – related to both poisoning incidents
- Two counts of theft
- Six counts of fraud by false representation
Osei was later charged with murder on 5 December and remains in custody. His next hearing is scheduled for 17 January at the Old Bailey.
Police Probing Dangerous Grinder Encounters
Both suspects met their victims via the dating app Grinder. The case highlights ongoing dangers associated with meeting strangers online, with poisoning and fraud among the serious crimes uncovered.
