Manhunt continues after woman beaten to death in Woolwich

Detectives believe Marianne Kilonzi knew her attacker

Marianne Kilonzi
Author: Louise EastonPublished 21st Jan 2025

No arrests have been made yet after a woman was killed in Woolwich in south east London

Marianne Kilonzi's was found beaten to death in her flat in Argyll Road on Friday.

The 43 year old was vice president of trade and working capital sales at the corporation

The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation and say a manhunt is under way for her killer.

Blunt force trauma and head injury were given as the cause of death at a post-mortem examination, which took place on Saturday, the force said.

Detectives believe Ms Kilonzi knew her attacker and they are trying to find "a named individual", said DCI Suzanne Soren, of specialist crime south.

She added: "We believe the suspect was known to Marianne and there is no wider risk to the public.

"This is a tragic crime and our thoughts at this incredibly difficult time are with Marianne's loved ones and colleagues."

In a statement to the PA news agency, Ms Kilonzi's employer, Citibank, said: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague.

"Our thoughts are with Marianne's family and friends during this difficult time."

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