A woman who was stabbed to death in a £4 million home in London has been named and pictured as police continue the search for her killer. A murder investigation was launched after police forced entry to a property in Stanhope Place, Bayswater, at approximately 8.30am on Monday, April 8.
Officers were contacted on Sunday by friends of Kamonnan Thiamphanit who were concerned about her welfare.
Inside they discovered the body of 27-year-old who had suffered from stab injuries.
Ms Thiamphanit, known to her friends as Angela, lived at the address where neighbours told the Telegraph they heard two “high-pitched screams” hours before her body was found.
The Met has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over the incident after it took hours for officers to respond to concerns for Ms Thiamphanit’s welfare.
It relates to ‘initial contact’ from the friend, who first phoned police more than 13 hours before the woman’s was discovered.
Met chiefs previously said the force had been made aware of concerns for Ms Thiamphanit’s welfare the night before.
But they later admitted there were two phone calls made by a concerned friend on Sunday within two and a half hours.
A neighbour, who has lived on the street for over half a century, told Mail Online: “I did hear very, very high-pitched screams on Sunday evening coming from that direction.
“A series of screams. I recall two – I’m very sensitive to sound. They were very unusual. There was no other sound other than the screams, then silence after.”
It’s believed the victim may have known her attacker, as the Grade II-listed, five-storey home has a video entry system at the front door with no signs of forced entry when police arrived on Monday morning.
The five bedroom terraced home – which dates from the 1820s – is set over three floors.
A hotel owner in the street said the property was rented but was unaware of the identity of the occupier.
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Clifton, who leads the investigation, said: “My team continues to work tirelessly to piece together the events that led to Kamonnan’s murder.
“I would like to thank local residents for their patience while we have gone about our work at the scene.
“I would appeal to anyone who has information that could assist us, no matter how insignificant you think that may be, to come forward and speak to us.
“Kamonnan’s family and friends have been devastated by this murder and we must ensure whoever is responsible is held to account.”
There has been no arrest and inquiries continue.
