Teenager Charged with Murder After Allegedly Killing Landlord Hours After Renting Room

A 19-year-old named Enzo Betamio appeared before the Old Bailey court in London, accused of murdering a landlord whose apartment he had rented through a short-term letting platform. Betamio has pleaded not guilty to the charge of homicide, with the trial expected to commence in early 2027.

Court documents revealed that Betamio was 16 years old when he traveled from Los Angeles to Britain on April 5, 2024. Shortly after his arrival, he rented a room for one month in an apartment located in the Marble Arch area of central London. The property owner was identified as Kamonan Thiamphani, also known as Angela.

On the night before the alleged crime, the landlord was reportedly at a friend's house. However, in the early morning hours of April 6, she left, stating an urgent need to return to her apartment. Authorities confirmed she arrived home via Uber at 4:24 AM, marking the last time she was recorded alive. Hours later, according to the prosecution, the teenager left for the airport by taxi and boarded a flight to Dubai.

Her body was discovered two days later by police officers who visited the apartment after her friends raised concerns due to their inability to contact her. The forensic examination concluded that her death resulted from multiple stab wounds inflicted by a sharp object. Betamio, known for his participation in international karting competitions, will stand trial, with proceedings set for early 2027.