Nishs son Ravi Gulati is currently caught up in a steamy affair with Denise Fox, another of the women that appears in the flashforward clip. Later in the week, Shirley and son Mick Carter visit Gray and ask him to relay exactly what he saw, and if it was definitely Tina on the bus. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 49, has pleaded guilty to the killings and is being sentenced at the Old Bailey. Just weeks ago, his new flame Chelsea Fox found one of her earrings in Gray's car but after lying about that too, he was able to get rid of the evidence. "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Jim Sturman QC, acting for Simpson-Kent, told the court the couple had previously discussed "ending it all" because of her illness. Five days after she went missing, a member of the public sailing a barge discovered Gemma's torso stuffed in a suitcase in Regent's Canal. Sian's sister Ava Blake also shared her devastation. Arthur Simpson-Kent was sentenced to life imprisonment by a judge who said he had "no doubt" the defendant should receive the most severe punishment possible as a result of the "truly horrific" murder of his family. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. When interviewed by detectives in Accra, he claimed there had been a murder-suicide pact between him and Ms Blake because of her illness - but nothing was written down. [4] Blake was diagnosed with terminal motor neurone disease on 11 December 2015 after first showing neurological symptoms in September 2013. My cousins are angry. They started a murder investigation. Read about our approach to external linking. He was almost caught too as he had her body in the boot of his car wrapped in a shower curtain, just as the police came snooping. [1] She has one sister called Sarah. Storybook inspired by toy poodles' adventures on Hampstead Heath, Harry says marijuana really helped him deal with trauma, Arteta hails loudest and most emotional moment after 97th minute winner bedlam, Merton Police prevent house party in Morden with 100 youths attending, London buses: Annual journeys drop 800 million since 2016, Merton Police prevent very large house party in Morden with 100 youths attending, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. The arrest came after locals recognised him from a photo shared on social media and tipped off the authorities. "He then covered his crimes by moving, wrapping and burying each of them, cleaning and partially painting his home.". The BBC soap teased a huge storyline in February with a flash-forward scene to Christmas 2023 where . Arthur Simpson-Kent had taken off in Sian's car, and was nowhere to be seen. See production, box office & company info. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Either way, fans are convinced Nish will soon catch onto the sordid affair, and with her behaviour rumbled, this could serve as a motive for Denise to want him dead. One of the character's central storylines involved an affair with a regular male character which ended his on-screen marriage. Either way, many fans are predicting the death will be someone Suki is close to, with Nish being the number one suspect. Sian Blake - who starred as singer Frankie Pierre in Eastenders throughout 1996 and 1997, and had maintained a career in acting and voiceover artistry ever since - first met Arthur Simpson-Kent through work. [4], Police said that Simpson-Kent was being sought in relation to the deaths; the BBC reported that he was believed to have travelled to Ghana in December. In February 2016, Arthur Simpson-Kent was extradited to the UK, where he was later charged with the killings and forced to stand trial. 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The court heard that Ms Blake's illness and her "unhealthy" relationship led her to consider selling their home and moving back in with her family. EastEnders actress Sian Blake's murder suspect 'was a jealous thug She has been married to Raiomond Mirza since 4 July 1998. EastEnders fans reckon they've worked out who overheard Suki and Eve My brother is angry. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. Deputy Detective Superintendent Hansen Gove, from the Ghanaian police, said at the time he was "incredibly proud to have brought in a fugitive so quickly and calmly, without injury to anyone". EastEnders serial killer Gray Atkins finally faces a comeuppance on the BBC soap next week, following the murders of Chantelle Atkins, Kush Kazemi and Tina Carter Partner admits EastEnders actor Sian Blake murder - BBC News The 57-year-old played loveable Heather Trott on the show for five years before being viciously . Start your Independent Premium subscription today. After initial concerns about his whereabouts, the then-48-year-old soon became high on the police's list of people to speak to. She was looking very thin and frail and I think her mum was worried about that. Next week though, he drops a major bombshell on the Carters, revealing that he knows Tina is alive and well because he's seen her near Walford. Something went wrong, please try again later. "It is not suggested that the killings were a mercy killing. When Sian's car, a silver/beige Renault Scenic, was found 16 miles away in Bethnal Green, the police hunt intensified with a specific focus on Sian's home. Sian Blake's killer was arrested in Ghana. This week marks two years since the actress' death. Evil Gray Atkins killed Tina and made it look as though she was on the . Another popular fan theory, is that one of the other five women will kill Nish in a bid to protect Suki from his increasingly controlling ways. Actor Jamie Bamber has been married to Kerry Norton for 20 years. A former EastEnders actress and her two sons were murdered by her partner as she planned to leave with the children, a court has heard. What happened to Gemma McCluskie, when was the EastEnders actress murdered and dismembered and where is her brother Tony now? He failed to persuade Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas and two other leading judges at the Court of Appeal in London that the term should be reduced. "We have to look at all the evidence and decide whether this is the type of case where the seriousness of the offending was exceptionally high and we have no doubt that it was. Which EastEnders actors have died since the show began? BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Actress Wendy Richard dies at 65 Any of the six could find themselves in circumstances that result in a showdown with Nish, while there is still plenty more to be revealed. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. List of murders | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom Tony McCluskie, 36, of Shoreditch, east. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Despite admitting manslaughter he was found guilty of murder by jurors with an 11 to 1 majority. EASTENDERS' GRAY MURDERS TINA IN SICK TWIST, EastEnders viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, after Gray killed her, Tina confronted Gray about killing his wife, Gray wrapped up Tina's body before disposing of it. We are entirely satisfied that the judge was entitled to reach that conclusion and on that basis we dismiss the application. "Not only the fact of premeditation in respect of the killing of the two children but also premeditation of the killing of Ms Blake, and also to have regard to the time scale in which this occurred. [4] On 9 January a Scotland Yard spokesman said that police in Ghana had arrested Simpson-Kent,[15][16] having travelled there on 19 December; he was remanded for two weeks. Simpson-Kent, a hairdresser, was remanded in custody ahead of a three-day sentencing hearing, starting on 4 October. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Cat is Cosmopolitan UK's features editor covering women's issues, health and current affairs. Her death was initially treated as a missing person's enquiry after Gemma's killer reported her missing. Gemmas brother Tony finally admitted to killing his sister during a 2013 trial at the Old Bailey. Ms Blake and her sons Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon vanished on December 13 OK! In her impact statement, Sian's mother Lindell Blake said: "We live knowing that Sian and the children would have been scared, terrified before that monster slaughtered them in their home, a place they should have felt safe and secure. Tony was arrested on suspicion of murder and a search of their flat found drops of blood in the bathroom and kitchen as well as a missing knife. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Simpson-Kent was eventually tracked down by local police officers at a beach in his native Ghana, where he was drinking from a coconut at the time of his arrest. Further support to the theory that Nish could be victim, is given by the fact both Sharon and Linda are there when the murder happens, which could tease that one or both of the women are involved in the murder. The BBC soap confirmed on Sunday that. On Boxing Day, wanting her out of his house, Gray lied to her and her family that the police were going to arrest her as the witness was legit. Simpson-Kent admitted to killing Sian and their boys and is currently serving a life sentence. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim. Archie Mitchell, husband of Peggy, was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon were found buried in the garden of their London home on 5 January. She was initially signed on a six-month contract, but subsequently had her contract extended. On the day Sian was reported missing, police went round to the family home at 4pm andSimpson-Kent told officers that Sian had gone to see a friend in Cambridge. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? Alison Newman (born 25 January 1968) is a British actress, best known for her role in the hit ITV1 television series Footballers' Wives as Hazel Bailey, and as DCI Samantha Keeble in the BBC soap opera EastEnders . Sian, 43, was a successful actress and voiceover artist who starred in 56 episodes of EastEnders as the singer Frankie Pierre in 1996 and 1997 and also appeared in The Bill, Casualty and Doctors. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. As plenty of Eastenders fans predict that the mystery murder victim this Christmas will be Nish Panesar, we take a closer look at all the clues hinting this may be the case The court heard he killed them in December and later fled to Ghana. Born June 1960 But as it seemed like Tina was going to run away, a shocking truth led to a showdown with Gray - ultimately costing Tina her life. Read about our approach to external linking. After disposing of her body, he made it seem as though she was in hiding after she was wrongly accused of trying to kill Ian Beale. Prosecuting lawyer Mark Heywood QC, said: "The evidence suggests, and this much is not disputed, that, on the night of December 14, 2015, the defendant killed each of them in turn with heavy, deliberate, repeated blows with a blunt instrument not since recovered, and then by cutting and stabbing them with a bladed weapon in a way that ensured their deaths.". The brother of the former Eastenders actor, Gemma McCluskie has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 20 years for her murder. [3][10][11] On 16 December, a family member reported her missing to the Metropolitan Police. TV Shows. With Suki seen to be the only one not injured or covered in blood, fans are predicting that Nish may try to attack her, only to be caught out by the other women who defend her, leading to his untimely death. A London-born cafe owner in the area at the time, Karole Ainoo, had recognised him and informed Scotland Yard of her sighting. "I am growing increasingly concerned for their welfare", DCI Graeme Gwyn said in the first public appeal on January 1, 2016. He used a friend's card to book a 900 flight to Ghana. Shirley had offered Tina money to go abroad, with Mick also deciding to go with her. Zachary, Sian (pictured in EastEnders) and Amon were found dead at their London home, Arthur Simpson-Kent was first arrested on a beach in Ghana by local police, The couple's sons Zachary (in orange) and Amon, were also killed, Simpson-Kent was arrested in the coastal village of Butre, Ghana, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress. Four hours later, when police returned to the house in Erith, south-east London at 8pm, they found the property in complete darkness, empty and locked up. [20] On 5 October 2016, Mr Justice Singh sentenced Simpson-Kent to life imprisonment with a whole life order, meaning he will not become eligible for parole and is unlikely to ever be released from prison. Nina Wadia - IMDb Mark Heywood QC, prosecuting, said: "The evidence suggests, and this much is not disputed, that, on the night of December 14, 2015, the defendant killed each of them in turn with heavy, deliberate, repeated blows with a blunt instrument not since recovered, and then by cutting and stabbing them with a bladed weapon in a way that ensured their deaths. EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed her. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. They have two children. Luisa recently confirmed she was leaving the role, and again revealed this after her final scenes aired. In June, he pleaded guilty to all three counts of murder in court. 2023 BBC. "The deaths of Zachary and Amon have compounded their grief and they have lost two entire generations of their family to a violent and completely senseless act of murder at the hands of Simpson-Kent.". Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually . Gray suddenly backtracks and says he actually can't be certain 100 percent that it was Tina he saw, but that he believed it was the case. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. I have had the most amazing time on EastEnders and will miss the cast and crew so much. "Sian was unable to protect her precious children. In the same month, police travelled to Ghana and arrestedSimpson-Ken. [2], Blake and her two sons went missing on 13 December 2015. Nish's behaviour towards Suki has escalated in recent months, could the other women kill him while defending her? 'It's lost it's way': Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson BLASTS She appeared in 34 episodes in 2000 and 2001, all. The bodies had not been formally identified, but it was clear they belonged to Sian, Zacary and Amon. Read about our approach to external linking. Her actual murder was off screen, while it was hinted she had been strangled as fans spotted bruising around her neck - while this is not confirmed. Her most notable role was in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, in which she played Kerry Skinner. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon, were murdered in 2015, Sian's partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent,admitted to killing Sian and their boys and is currently serving a life sentence, A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the case, later lost a challenge against his "whole-life" sentence, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).