Kamonnan Thiamphanit, known to friends as Angela, was found by police at her home in Stanhope Place, Bayswater, at around 8.30am on Monday April 8 2024 with multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Ms Thiamphanit had Chinese, Hong Kong and Thai nationality.
The Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after officers were contacted twice by friends the day before her body was discovered. Neighbours had reported hearing high-pitched screaming from the property. The case was initially graded as a medium-risk missing person inquiry before officers forced entry and found the body.
I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Angela’s family and friends for their patience and unwavering support to the investigation, throughout what has been an incredibly difficult and distressing time for them.
Bettamio, of no fixed address, was extradited from the UAE on a flight from Dubai on Friday. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell said: "I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Angela’s family and friends for their patience and unwavering support to the investigation, throughout what has been an incredibly difficult and distressing time for them."
The relationship between Bettamio and the victim, as well as the motive for the stabbing, remain unclear. The outcome of the IOPC referral has not been disclosed.