An 18-year-old man has been extradited to Britain from Dubai and charged with the murder of 27-year-old Kamonan Thiamphanit, also known as Angela, in a case that shocked Westminster in 2024.Enzo Bettamio was brought back Friday and formally charged upon arrival, police said. He is set to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
The victim was found with multiple stab wounds
Thiamphanit was found dead at his home in Stanhope Place, near Hyde Park, on April 8, 2024, after officers forced entry to the property. According to the Metropolitan Police, he had been stabbed multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.Bettamio was extradited from the United Arab Emirates following a coordinated effort between investigators and prosecutors, the BBC reported.Police confirmed that the victim’s family have been informed and they continue to receive support from specialist officers.The Met had previously referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after it emerged that Thiamphanit’s friends had contacted officers twice a day before his body was found.The case was initially treated as a medium-risk missing persons investigation.
Background of the victim
Thiamphanit, who is of Chinese-Hong Kong and Thai nationality, had been living in Britain for about nine years after going there for university. She worked in property management and was described by police as having a wide circle of friends.Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, leading the case, praised the family’s patience, describing the period following the incident as “incredibly difficult and distressing”. Authorities say the investigation will continue as the case moves through the courts.