Mr Heywood said: "The defendant, using her [Ms Blake's] phone, was sending the messages.". 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. Her family think she fled abroad, while Whitney Dean recently found her plane ticket proving she might not have left the country - only for Gray to manipulate her into staying quiet. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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". Lindsey Coulson - IMDb Sian Blake murder: EastEnders actress 'planned to leave partner who In the same month, police travelled to Ghana and arrestedSimpson-Ken. Arthur Simpson-Kent had taken off in Sian's car, and was nowhere to be seen. In a text message sent to his mother shortly after his extradition to the UK, Simpson-Kent wrote: The Mirror reports his mother replied: "Arthur please dont kill yourself. By early January, when Sian's car was found in Bethnal Green, east London, their disappearance became a murder investigation, and the Homicide and Major Crime Command took over. Actor Jamie Bamber has been married to Kerry Norton for 20 years. 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 . 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. The murder of former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons - why did it happen and who killed them? 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. Sian Blake - Wikipedia EastEnders star Max Bowden reportedly enjoyed a secret tryst in his dressing room with Love Island's Olivia Hawkins, before her stint in the South African villa.. Mick spends the night looking for his aunt, still gutted that she seemingly ran away when he was planning on fleeing with her. 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. [9] Simpson-Kent's lawyer, Justice Srem-Sai, claimed that he should be released from prison until official extradition proceedings were underway. However some fans have argued the expression could actually be one of equal shock and may even hint that Suki is the one to kill him. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the case - here is everything we know. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim. They were right too, as Gray turned violent and chased her around the house before murdering her. THE partner of Eastenders actress Sian Blake was today jailed after battering his 43-year-old girlfriend and their sons to death. One of the character's central storylines involved an affair with a regular male character which ended his on-screen marriage. [6] Her parents divorced when she was six, and her father died from a heart attack when she was eighteen. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Of the man who was found guilty of her sister and nephews' murders, she said: "I want him to face justice. What happened to Gemma McCluskie? - The Sun Nish's behaviour towards Suki has escalated in recent months, could the other women kill him while defending her? Stephen handed prison time over Georgia sex tape, Finding Michael: What happened to Michael Matthews, Alex Murdaugh has been found guilty of murder, Constance Marten charged with manslaughter, Physical 100 contestant accused of assault, Tory MP says families are 'abusing' food banks, Harry and Meghan react to eviction from Frogmore, The legal age you can get married has just changed, Charles & Camilla break major royal tradition. [18] Simpson-Kent did return to the UK on 12 February 2016 and was arrested at Heathrow Airport, following which, he was charged with the murder of Blake and their two children. She was suffering from motor neurone disease before she died. The arrest came after locals recognised him from a photo shared on social media and tipped off the authorities. A man has been charged with the murders of ex-EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two 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 . This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. And while there had also been concerns about the welfare of the actress' partner and the father of her two children, Arthur Simpson-Kent - who hadn't been seen since December 16 - it was actually he who was culpable for their deaths. On Tuesday January 5, 2016, a large police presence was visible at the Erith property, and the Metropolitan Police announced that afternoon that they had discovered three bodies buried in shallow graves in the garden. "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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Ms Blake and her sons died from neck and head injuries, a post-mortem examination found. Archie Mitchell, husband of Peggy, was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009. Laura Beale (also Dunn) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Hannah Waterman.She first appeared on 17 February 2000 and became a regular on the programme until the character was killed-off on 30 April 2004. We have lost a generation. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The brutal slaying came around 12 years after she first appeared in EastEnders as Robbie's two-timing girlfriend Kerrie Skinner. [6][8], As well as television and film, Blake also appeared in and directed several theatre productions. The Met has referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over its handling of the investigation. "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? Despite claims that Arthur Simpson-Kent had been a "controlling" and "abusive" partner to Sian, he insists he carried out the brutal murders because of Sian's motor neurone disease. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 49, has pleaded guilty to the killings and is being sentenced at the Old Bailey. "The brutality of the killing, the fact the bodies were concealed, the admissions made and the attempts made to clear the scene. As she lay dead on the sofa, he said she needed to be silenced before wrapping her body in a shower curtain and covering his tracks. Throughout his time in the soap, the character of Archie had left a trail of treachery and misery in his wake. EastEnders star Nicola Cowper's murderer boyfriend dies in prison amid One of the most popular theories so far is that Nish Panesar will be the one to die, as most if not all six women involved in the storyline have possible motives to want him dead. Following her debution in the show's 15th anniversary special, Laura embarked on a relationship with local businessman Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt); he . Lord Thomas said: "In our judgement there was plain evidence before the judge in which he was plainly entitled to have regard. 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, Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? Actress Sian Blake was tragically found dead in January 2016 aged 43, with her partner Arthur Simpson-Kent later convicted of murdering her and their two sons and sentenced to life in prison with. 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. 's daily newsletter. 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. 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.". Evil Gray Atkins killed Tina and made it look as though she was on the run, after she uncovered that he had killed his own wife Chantelle just three months earlier. Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. We are entirely satisfied that the judge was entitled to reach that conclusion and on that basis we dismiss the application. In the flash forward clip, Suki Panesar, Denise Fox, Linda Carter, Sharon Watts, Stacey Slater and Kathy Beale were all seen standing next to the body, leading many fans to share their theories about which character will be set to meet their maker. BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress 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. Simpson-Kent pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in June 2016 and later lost a challenge against his "whole-life" sentence. "I am growing increasingly concerned for their welfare", DCI Graeme Gwyn said in the first public appeal on January 1, 2016. [12] Her sister said that Blake had wanted to end her relationship with Simpson-Kent "a long time ago". Former EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two young sons, Zachary and Amon, died as a result of head and neck injuries, police say. "With the premeditation and those other facts it seems to us that there is no doubt that this is a case of exceptional seriousness. Scotland Yard said they were investigating a triple murder . [5], On 6 January 2016, the Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission over its handling of the inquiry. [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. They have two children. 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. Viewers cheered as Tina accused him of killing his wife, but many feared she could be his next target. Go to Ghana one way or Die (sic).". The BBC soap teased a huge storyline in February with a flash-forward scene to Christmas 2023 where . 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Is Tina dead in EastEnders? Has Gray killed her and how did she die Sian Blake's killer was arrested in Ghana. 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. Of the legal process, Srem-Sai said that a "person must be released until you have the legal right to detain them. 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Blake subsequently said that she left the series after receiving hate mail from viewers who found it difficult to separate fact from fiction. 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. Tina Carter died in a recent EastEnders episode with actress Luisa Bradshaw-White bowing out of the role - but how did she die? Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997 and had been living with motor neurone disease before she died. During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 147 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide. 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. [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. 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. List of murders | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom EastEnders actress knew tragic twist was coming as Chantelle to be murdered Despite admitting manslaughter he was found guilty of murder by jurors with an 11 to 1 majority. [19] On 10 June, Simpson-Kent appeared at the Old Bailey where he formally entered guilty pleas to the murders of Blake and their two sons. 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. He said that, as police launched a missing persons investigation into Ms Blake and her children, Simpson-Kent booked a flight from Glasgow to Accra. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
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