A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the case- here is everything we know. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? 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. 'It's lost it's way': Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson BLASTS 'ridiculous' soap for 'normalising violence' - 11 years after her character Heather Trott was murdered dailymail.co.uk - Geraint Llewellyn 4h Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. Tina told Gray she "saw him" and who he really was, before sharing what she thought happened in the lead-up to the tragedy. The murder of former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons - why did it happen and who killed them? Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Heres what he know about Gemmas murder. Having ditched Sian's car in London, he travelled to Glasgow and flew from there to Ghana - his country of birth - after using a friend's card to book the 900 flight. Angry about earlier events, and with everything getting on top of him, he calls Shirley over to the house and claims he's seen her missing sister on a bus. Gemma McCluskie was murdered by her older brother Tony, then 35, in the flat they shared in Shoreditch, East London, during a row over an overflowing bath. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Throughout his time in the soap, the character of Archie had left a trail of treachery and misery in his wake. "[17], On 26 January, Simpson-Kent appeared at an extradition hearing in Accra, where he told the court that he would voluntarily return to the UK. In a recent post about Kerry, Jamie wrote: "A . ", He said the defendant was "not a man prone to violence", adding: "What happened on that night was a truly extraordinary and out-of-character murder. EastEnders viewers believed they've worked out who overheard Suki Panesar and Eve Unwin talking about their secret affair during a tense cliffhanger moment during Thursday's episode. It is our case that Simpson-Kent snapped under the pressure of the disease, the way it was killing Sian and the inevitability of it all. But is he about to land himself in it, and draw attention back on to Tina's final days in the Square? He was not given his full rights, including access to legal counsel. 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. [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. Movies. Simpson-Kent admitted to killing Sian and their boys and is currently serving a life sentence. What police didn't know at the time was that Sian and her children's bodies lay buried in the garden of their own home. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. THE partner of Eastenders actress Sian Blake was today jailed after battering his 43-year-old girlfriend and their sons to death. But I am also completely excited about the new adventures that await me.". Following her debution in the show's 15th anniversary special, Laura embarked on a relationship with local businessman Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt); he . "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? The knight in the background of the clip and Kathy's comments to Linda about protecting her friends from danger could back this theory. 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[3][10][11] On 16 December, a family member reported her missing to the Metropolitan Police. 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The court heard he killed them in December and later fled to Ghana. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, was detained by Metropolitan Police officers at Heathrow Airport after arriving on a flight from Ghana. Born June 1960 A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the pair of eerily similar killings. It later emerged that Simpson-Kent was thousands of miles away. Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. [4] Blake was diagnosed with terminal motor neurone disease on 11 December 2015 after first showing neurological symptoms in September 2013. EastEnders viewers think Nish Panesar will be the character killed off at Christmas. Another possible hint that Nish could be the one to meet his maker, is the looks on Kathy Beale and Suki Panesars faces during the flash forward. Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. "It is not suggested that the killings were a mercy killing. 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. Scotland Yard said they were investigating a triple murder . So far, we know for sure that one male character will be killed off in dramatic scenes on Christmas Day, but with six possible characters facing a sticky end, the identity of the departing star has been kept firmly under wraps. 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. Of the referral, the Metropolitan Police said "The Metropolitan Police has today, Wednesday 6 January, made a voluntary referral to the Independent Police Complaints Commission in relation to the Sian Blake missing person investigation. An initial review has highlighted some potential issues regarding the handling and grading of the missing persons investigation. "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. Menu. Police interviewed her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, the same day, and he went missing three days later. Our nights are now sleepless despite our constant tiredness and extreme sadness which never leaves us.". We are entirely satisfied that the judge was entitled to reach that conclusion and on that basis we dismiss the application. A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained. [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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Ex-EastEnders actress and her two sons died from head and neck injuries Sian Blake and sons - Zachary, eight, and Amon, four - buried in garden Ms Blake's boyfriend Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48,. Gray wrapped up her body and disposed of it, before claiming to Shirley and Mick that she'd fled. [6], Blake lived in Erith, London,[9] with her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, and their two sons, Zachary and Amon, who were aged eight and four. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Evil Gray Atkins killed Tina and made it look as though she was on the . TV Shows. In the days following her death, family tried to contact Ms Blake and received texts from her mobile phone saying she had gone away, the court was told. We have lost a generation. In January the case became a murder investigation and on January 6 2016, Sian and her son's bodies were found buried in shallow graves in the family's back garden. 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. The brutal slaying came around 12 years after she first appeared in EastEnders as Robbie's two-timing girlfriend Kerrie Skinner. In April 2016, Simpson-Kent admitted to killing his partner Sian and their two children. Ms Blake and her sons died from neck and head injuries, a post-mortem examination found. The family are given new hope, but what is Gray up to? What happened to Gemma McCluskie, when was the EastEnders actress murdered and dismembered and where is her brother Tony now? Actress: EastEnders. Former EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two young sons, Zachary and Amon, died as a result of head and neck injuries, police say. During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 147 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide. "He then covered his crimes by moving, wrapping and burying each of them, cleaning and partially painting his home.". Archie Mitchell, husband of Peggy, was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Lord Thomas said: "In our judgement there was plain evidence before the judge in which he was plainly entitled to have regard. "No-one knows where she is. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He was later tracked down by police and arrested on a beach in his native Ghana, before being extradited back to the UK. 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. Get exclusive celebrity stories and shoots straight to your inbox with OK! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Something went wrong, please try again later. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, entered guilty pleas before Mr Justice Singh at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh prison. A man has been charged with the murders of ex-EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two children. Biography [ edit] Alison Newman was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, to David and Jenny Newman. Tragic EastEnders star Sandy Ratcliff's last public appearance was giving evidence at the Old Bailey for her boyfriend in his murder trial. EastEnders actress Jessica Plummer has revealed she knew for a while that her tragic character Chantelle Atkins would be killed by abusive husband Gray. She was previously married to Philip Chard. Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually . The BBC soap teased a huge storyline in February with a flash-forward scene to Christmas 2023 where . For other inquiries, Contact Us. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Former EastEnders actress Wendy Richard has died at the age of 65, her agent has confirmed. After rumbling Gray's recent actions, she was horrified as he began chasing her around the house before he murdered her. Former Eastenders actress Gemma McCluskie, 29, disappeared on March 1, 2012. Mr Heywood said: "The defendant, using her [Ms Blake's] phone, was sending the messages.". My cousins are angry. It's enough to make Shirley and Mick think Tina is back and might need them, so a search begins. 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When he returned in 2005, the couple reignited their relationship and moved in together before having their two children, Zachary and Amon. Police immediately went to Sian's house where they were greeted by Simpson-Kent, who told officers his partner and their two sons had gone to see a friend in Cambridge. Three days later, on December 16, 2015, Sian and her two sons - eight-year-old Zachary and Amon, four - were reported missing. Ms Blake and her sons Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon vanished on December 13 and were found buried in the garden of their family home in Erith, Kent, on January 5. Nina Wadia was born on 18 December 1968 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Sian Blake, 43, and her sons were last seen on a family visit to her mother's house in Leyton, East London, on December 13.The Met's murder squad took charge of the investigation last Sunday . The youngest of three children, her father was Jamaican. With Denises partner Jack Branning currently investigating Ravi for his dodgy dealings, could his investigation also extend to Nish too? Gemma McCluskie was a British television actress. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. The EastEnders actor appeared in the 1998 film Siberia and TV movie May 33rd in 2004 under her stage name Syan Blake, according to her profile on IMDB. 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. Blake subsequently said that she left the series after receiving hate mail from viewers who found it difficult to separate fact from fiction. 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. Of course what they don't know is that tragically, Tina never left the Square and died in Gray's house. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below. Actress Luisa Bradshaw-White who plays Tina in the BBC soap confirmed she was leaving, in a statement in October - with her saying she was bowing out of the role at the end of the year. My brother is angry. EastEnders viewers think they've worked out the identity of the big Christmas mystery killer. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. The comments were originally referring to Dean Wicks, but could they also be a subtle nod towards what happens later in the year? Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? Sian Blake murder: EastEnders star's partner Arthur Simpson-Kent charged with killing actress and her sons. She was 29 years old at the time of her death. He wouldnt even be the first character to meet a grisly end in the pub, with the show already having set a precedent for multiple murders within the establishment. She has been married to Harry A Harris since July 2002. The character was killed off in brutal scenes, with some fans speculating another twist could be on the cards. Sian Blake's killer was arrested in Ghana. The Met has referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over its handling of the investigation. Luisa recently confirmed she was leaving the role, and again revealed this after her final scenes aired. View our online Press Pack. Of the legal process, Srem-Sai said that a "person must be released until you have the legal right to detain them. 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. Ms Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and Amon, four, were found at the family home in Erith, London, on 5 January after being reported missing on 16 December. The bodies had not been formally identified, but it was clear they belonged to Sian, Zacary and Amon. [12] Her sister said that Blake had wanted to end her relationship with Simpson-Kent "a long time ago". 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. Simpson-Kent pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in June 2016 and later lost a challenge against his "whole-life" sentence. She has been married to Raiomond Mirza since 4 July 1998. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy: With Charlotte Avery, Gemma McCluskie, Syan Blake, Joanne Aicher. In June, he pleaded guilty to all three counts of murder in court. She appeared in 34 episodes in 2000 and 2001, all. 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. The couple's sons Zachary (in orange) and Amon, were also found dead, Sian Blake played Frankie Pierre in EastEnders in 1996 and 1997, Simpson-Kent was first arrested in the seaside 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. 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. Given Nishs personality and the fact he isn't afraid to go against Sharon or the Mitchells, could he push them too far? [6][8], As well as television and film, Blake also appeared in and directed several theatre productions. Here, we take a closer look at all the hints that suggest Nish could be the murder victim. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. In the same month, police travelled to Ghana and arrestedSimpson-Ken. 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. She said at the time: "Finally the time has come to say goodbye to my EastEnders family. After initial concerns about his whereabouts, the then-48-year-old soon became high on the police's list of people to speak to. 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. Sian suffered from a degenerative motor neurone disease, and it was later revealed in court that she had planned to move back in with her mother, Lindell Blake. After visiting her mother and sister in Leyton, east London on December 13 2015 - in which she further discussed plans to move in with them - Sian went missing. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. 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. "Sian was unable to protect her precious children. 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 . GEMMA McCluskie was one of two EastEnders actresses to be brutally murdered in recent years along with Sian Blake. "Sian's close-knit family are devastated by the loss of their much loved sister, daughter and cousin. During the trial it was heard how she first met Simpson-Kent through work but their initial relationship ended quickly and he went to live in France until 2005. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. [1] She has one sister called Sarah. Can women ever trust the Met Police again? EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed her. Viewers cheered as Tina accused him of killing his wife, but many feared she could be his next target. The cannabis dealer faces whole life sentences for killing Ms Blake, who had motor neurone disease, and their children. [5], On 6 January 2016, the Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission over its handling of the inquiry. Either way, many fans are predicting the death will be someone Suki is close to, with Nish being the number one suspect. 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. In March 201. The skunk addict, who smoked 15 joints a day, hit her over the head at least twice before dismembering her body and dumping it in the canal. When neighbours noticed 43-year-old former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her young sons packing black bags into the boot of a car outside her home in south-east London on Sunday December 13, 2015, they had no idea that would be the last sighting they'd ever have of the family alive.
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