Man, 68, charged with murder of partner in Wanstead
Kevin Bramley faces multiple charges including sexual assault and coercive behaviour following Lorena Ciupeanu's death in November 2022.
Kevin Bramley, 68, has been charged with the murder of Lorena Ciupeanu, 28, who died in east London in November 2022. Mr Bramley, from Wanstead, was arrested on Thursday and subsequently charged with murder, sexual assault, coercive and controlling behaviour, and causing actual bodily harm. He was in a relationship with Ms Ciupeanu at the time of her death.
Ms Ciupeanu was discovered unresponsive on November 4, 2022. Paramedics attended and she was taken to Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone, where she died on November 5, 2022. The circumstances of her death led to Mr Bramley's arrest.
Mr Bramley is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Questions this report answers
01Who has been charged in connection with Lorena Ciupeanu's death?
Kevin Bramley, 68, has been charged with murder. He also faces charges of sexual assault, coercive and controlling behaviour, and causing actual bodily harm. Mr Bramley was in a relationship with Ms Ciupeanu.
02When did Lorena Ciupeanu die?
Lorena Ciupeanu, 28, was found unresponsive on November 4, 2022, and died the following day, November 5, 2022. She was taken to Whipps Cross Hospital after being found unresponsive.
03Where and when will Kevin Bramley appear in court?
Kevin Bramley is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday. The specific time of the hearing was not provided in the source material.
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