Three men sentenced to life for Gregory Volquez murder on Tiverton Road
Southwark Crown Court handed minimum terms of 22 to 23 years after a brutal machete attack in Haringey
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Southwark Crown Court handed down life imprisonment to Benito Ramirez Kones, Carlos Akum Metumbe and Luiggi Perelli Santana on 4 September 2026 for the murder of Gregory Catillo Volquez. The killing occurred in the early hours of 13 January 2025 on Tiverton Road in Haringey. The court’s decision concludes a year‑long investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
Background to the attack
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Gregory Volquez, 36, was returning north after an evening with friends in south London when he was assaulted. CCTV captured two of the accused using a machete and a crutch to inflict 22 stab wounds. The motive for the attack remains unidentified. The victim’s partner, Teresa, described the lasting impact on their daughter, who now faces life without her father.
Court verdict and sentences
The court recorded the ages and addresses of each convicted man. Benito Ramirez Kones, 21, of De Beauvoir Estate in Hackney, received a life term with a minimum of 23 years. Carlos Akum Metumbe, 22, residing on Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, was given a minimum of 22 years. Luiggi Perelli Santana, 22, of Brixton Hill, Lambeth, also received a 23‑year minimum. A fourth individual was acquitted.
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"We have a daughter, a little girl, who misses her dad. She asks for him, she still expects to see him coming back. It is very painful to see a little girl suffering the absence of her father,"
Teresa Volquez, partner
Investigation details
Detective Inspector Jim Barry, who led the inquiry, said, "I know nothing will bring him home but am hopeful that this result offers justice and closure for his family," as reported by This Is Local London. Forensic analysis linked Kones’s footwear to Gregory’s blood. Kones was arrested in Swansea five days after the murder. Metumbe and Santana fled to Spain, were extradited and then detained.
Community response and next steps
Local residents expressed sorrow at the loss of a father and the violent nature of the crime. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the case is now closed, though the convicted men retain the right to appeal. Support services have been offered to the Volquez family, including counselling for the young daughter. No further public hearings are scheduled at this stage.
Questions this report answers
+Who were sentenced for the murder of Gregory Volquez?
The men sentenced were Benito Ramirez Kones, Carlos Akum Metumbe and Luiggi Perelli Santana. Southwark Crown Court handed each a life sentence on 4 September 2026 after finding them guilty of the attack on Tiverton Road.
+What minimum terms did the court set for the three convicted men?
The court imposed minimum terms ranging from 22 to 23 years. Kones and Santana each received a 23‑year minimum, while Metumbe was given a 22‑year minimum. These terms were announced during the sentencing hearing.
+Where did the murder of Gregory Volquez take place?
Gregory Volquez was killed on Tiverton Road in the Haringey borough of north London. The attack occurred in the early hours of 13 January 2025 and was captured on nearby CCTV footage.
+What actions can the victim’s family take after the sentencing?
The family can access local support services, including counselling, offered by the council and charities. They may also consider civil proceedings, though the criminal case is now concluded. Any appeal by the convicted men would be handled through the courts.
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