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Honeytrap killers drugged victims seeking escort services so they could steal from them – until two men died

Adina Mihai posed as a sex worker before spiking victim’s drinks to steal from them while they were unconscious with Madalin Dumitru

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Woman who posed as sex worker to drug men admits manslaughter

Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru, both formerly of Ilford, Essex, were arrested on July 31 last year

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Man who murdered young couple out of ‘rage and resentment’ jailed for life

Derek Martin killed his stepdaughter and her husband, then picked their children up from school

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Woman ‘attacked husband then told 999 operator he had taken his own life’

Amy Pugh is on trial accused of killing her husband Kyle Pugh.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Teenager’s killers tracked by GPS on ankle tag, court told

Tyler Donnelly was fatally stabbed in the neck in Feltham, west London.

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

Islington flower seller stabbed to death by late girlfriend’s son, court told

Tony Eastlake was fatally stabbed from behind as he walked along Halliford Street in Islington, north London.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Flower man of Islington ‘murdered in family feud with partner’s grieving son’

Tony Eastlake, 55, was allegedly knifed in the back by 23-year-old James Peppiatt after the two men became embroiled in a fight

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023