After almost two years, detectives investigating the death of a ‘legendary’ drag queen who was found dead in Soho have released CCTV of three people they wish to speak to in relation to the case, in the hope they may hold vital clues to the drag queen’s final hours. US-born Steven Grygelko, 55, who
After almost two years, detectives investigating the death of a ‘legendary’ drag queen who was found dead in Soho have released CCTV of three people they wish to speak to in relation to the case, in the hope they may hold vital clues to the drag queen’s final hours.
US-born Steven Grygelko, 55, who went under the drag name Heklina, was found unresponsive in the London flat by their friend Joshua Grannell, known as drag artist Peaches Christ.
Emergency services were called to the flat in Soho Square, central London, on Sunday, 3 April 2023, with Mr Grygelko pronounced dead at the scene.
The force confirmed Mr Grygelko’s death is being treated as “unexpected”.
Following their death, Mr Grannell wrote on Facebook: “I do not know the cause of death yet.
“I know this is shocking news and I am beyond stunned, but I wanted to let folks know what has happened. Heklina is not just my best friend, but a beloved icon of our community.”
Detective Chief Inspector Dean Purvis, from the Central West Command Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with Steven’s family and friends who still have a lot of unanswered questions about what happened to him.
“We know that the three men in the CCTV images were at the flat in the early hours of Sunday, 3 April 2023.
“I am asking them to contact police. We need to establish what happened, and how Steven was when they left.
“If you recognise any of the men, I would encourage you to let us know who they are.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 1824/03Apr23.
