The mother of Libby Squire, a woman who was raped and murdered in 2019, has criticized law enforcement and judicial authorities for missed opportunities to stop Simon Levy, a serial sex offender who killed two women and severely injured a third during a seven-year crime spree. Lisa Squire described the handling of Levy’s case as “a catalogue of disaster,” highlighting repeated failures to act decisively despite clear warning signs.

Levy, 40, was convicted last Friday of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, in March 2025, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, a mother of four, in August of the same year. In addition to the murders, he was found guilty of rape, grievous bodily harm with intent, and the smothering of a third woman who survived. Authorities have acknowledged that Levy’s offenses were part of a prolonged pattern of sexual violence that was not adequately addressed by the police, courts, and prosecution services.

Throughout the years leading up to the murders, Levy repeatedly evaded arrest and was often released on bail despite failing to attend court hearings for previous offenses. Agencies, including the Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police, and the Crown Prosecution Service, have admitted shortcomings in their management of Levy’s case. London’s Victims’ Commissioner Andrea Simon described the situation as “an absolutely horrific case” and expressed dismay at the systemic failures that allowed a prolific offender to continue attacking victims.

Lisa Squire drew parallels between Levy’s conduct and the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s case, noting that the patterns of offending were evident and that the early incidents should have been taken more seriously to prevent lethal outcomes. “He was flying those red flags. The offences he was committing on public transport and what have you,” she said. She stressed the importance of recognizing and acting on precursor offenses to prevent escalation to more serious violence.

The case has reignited discussions about the effectiveness of current approaches to managing serial sexual offenders and the need for reform to better protect vulnerable individuals. Simon Levy is due to be sentenced on Wednesday, where he is expected to receive a whole-life term for his crimes.