Apapale Adoum, 39, has been jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years after appearing at the Old Bailey yesterday (October 30).
Police were called to Coulter Road on February 9 this year following reports that a man attempted to force entry to one of the flats.
At the scene, Victoria Adams, 36, was found dead with a head injury.
Adoum was arrested at the scene, before being charged with two counts of possession of an offensive weapon.
He pleaded guilty to the offences at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on February 11, and was sentenced to 42 weeks’ imprisonment.
But after a Metropolitan Police investigation, he was re-arrested on June 5 on suspicion of murder and charged the day after.
He pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey on August 26.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Denby, who led the investigation, said: “I hope that Adoum’s admission of guilt and long sentence is a small reprieve for Victoria’s family and friends.
“It is a tragedy that she was killed by Adoum after offering him a place to stay, and showing him kindness during his time of need. Victoria deserved better.
“Adoum’s plea is testament to the officers, who worked incredibly hard to build the evidence against him, leaving no doubt he was responsible for Victoria’s death.”
