A teenager charged with the murder of a 27-year-old woman in a London mansion has appeared in court following his extradition from the United Arab Emirates. Enzo Bettamio is accused of fatally stabbing property developer Kamonnan Thiamphanit, also known as Angela, at her residence in the Bayswater area on April 6, 2024, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard on Saturday.
Details of the Case
The property where Ms. Thiamphanit was living was rented via Airbnb and is located in a £4 million mansion, situated a stone's throw from Hyde Park and Marble Arch. Bettamio, 18, who has no fixed address, was extradited on a flight from Dubai to the UK on Friday. He appeared in court dressed in a grey, prison-issue tracksuit and spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.
Court Proceedings
No plea was entered during the hearing, and Bettamio was remanded into custody pending his appearance at the Old Bailey on April 28. Prosecutor Frances McCormack informed the court: “The defendant is charged with murder. The defendant was extradited from the UAE to the United Kingdom. He arrived and was charged yesterday.”
McCormack elaborated on the circumstances: “The charge relates to the stabbing of a 27-year-old woman which took place in Westminster in 2024. The deceased was found at her home address, which was in Stanhope Place, on April 8, 2024. She was located with multiple stab wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.”
Investigation and Extradition
The investigation was launched promptly, and the defendant was noted as wanted. He was extradited on April 24, arriving on a flight from Dubai. The charge follows a joint investigation by the Metropolitan Police and specialist lawyers from the Crown Prosecution Service, McCormack added.
