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. 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. EastEnders' Luisa Bradshaw-White says Tina Carter is 'definitely dead', EastEnders villain Gray Atkins will reveal his murder victim Tina Carter is alive next week, Gray drops a major bombshell on the Carters, revealing that he knows Tina is alive and well, Evil Gray Atkins killed Tina and made it look as though she was on the run. EASTENDERS fans are predicting a horror murder twist for Suki Panesar. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 49, has pleaded guilty to the killings and is being sentenced at the Old Bailey. Gray wrapped up her body and disposed of it, before claiming to Shirley and Mick that she'd fled. 2023 BBC. He was arrested at Heathrow Airport in February after being extradited from Ghana. I will be honest it's many years since I last watched EastEnders, so was u aware of the tragic events that had occurred to two of its stars. The arrest came after locals recognised him from a photo shared on social media and tipped off the authorities. 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. Sian Samantha Blake (September 1972 14 or 15 December 2015), also known by her stage name Syan Blake, was a British actress, best known for playing Frankie Pierre on the British television show EastEnders, appearing in 56 episodes in 199697. 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". "I am growing increasingly concerned for their welfare", DCI Graeme Gwyn said in the first public appeal on January 1, 2016. She had spoken to her mother, Lindell Blake, about the four of them moving in with her but her mother said Simpson Kent could not come, which Ms Blake "appeared to accept". 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. "After 7 awesome years it's time for me to move on and get excited about other projects! 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Former Eastenders actress Gemma McCluskie, 29, disappeared on March 1, 2012. 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. This week marks two years since the actress' death. A neighbour of the family, Sandra Metzgen, spoke at the time about how worried she was for her: "Sian has motor neurone disease and I think it has got worse," she told the Sun. 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. [13], Blake's car was discovered on 3 January 2016 in Bethnal Green. The BBC soap confirmed on Sunday that. Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. [1] She has one sister called Sarah. Outside court, Ms Blake's sister Ava said the family were "really relieved". To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "He then covered his crimes by moving, wrapping and burying each of them, cleaning and partially painting his home.". 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. They were right too, as Gray turned violent and chased her around the house before murdering her. Days after the bodies were found, he was arrested on a beach in Ghana by local police. The 57-year-old played loveable Heather Trott on the show for five years before being viciously . But as Tina was on her own when she learned the truth, she headed back to the house to confront Gray. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Mr Heywood said: "The defendant, using her [Ms Blake's] phone, was sending the messages.". The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below. The cannabis dealer faces whole life sentences for killing Ms Blake, who had motor neurone disease, and their children. The Met has referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over its handling of the investigation. During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 147 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide. 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. 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Many . FORMER Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons were murdered in 2015. 2023 BBC. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? 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. 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. She has been married to Raiomond Mirza since 4 July 1998. Nina Wadia was born on 18 December 1968 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ms Blake and her sons died from neck and head injuries, a post-mortem examination found. 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. Former EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two young sons, Zachary and Amon, died as a result of head and neck injuries, police say. EastEnders viewers think Nish Panesar will be the character killed off at Christmas. The Directorate of Professional Standards was informed on Monday, 4 January, and is working with the investigation team to fully understand the timeline of police interaction with the family. In June, he pleaded guilty to all three counts of murder in court. 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. 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. His right to a fair trial is being denied and is still being denied. 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. EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. Arthur Simpson-Kent had taken off in Sian's car, and was nowhere to be seen. He was not given his full rights, including access to legal counsel. OK! Following her debution in the show's 15th anniversary special, Laura embarked on a relationship with local businessman Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt); he . Adopting the stage name Syan Blake, she landed her first acting role in 1994, playing a bulimia patient in that year's Christmas episode of Casualty. Something went wrong, please try again later. Can women ever trust the Met Police again? Former EastEnders actress Nicola Cowper's killer boyfriend has died. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "The brutality of the killing, the fact the bodies were concealed, the admissions made and the attempts made to clear the scene. Sian's family were faced with the devastating realisation that she and her sons had been murdered, and that the messages sent from Sian's phone following her last sighting had not been sent by Sian herself. Mick spends the night looking for his aunt, still gutted that she seemingly ran away when he was planning on fleeing with her. "No-one knows where she is. "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? [14] On 7 January investigators confirmed that the bodies had been identified as Blake and her two children, and said that they had each died from head and neck injuries. Something went wrong, please try again later. He took. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? She was suffering from motor neurone disease before she died. In a recent post about Kerry, Jamie wrote: "A . It's my nephews more than anything. EastEnders spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Gemma McCluskie was murdered in 2012 in a row over an overflowing bathtub, Gemmas brother Tony was jailed for life in 2013 after being found guilty of murder. After initial concerns about his whereabouts, the then-48-year-old soon became high on the police's list of people to speak to. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "First of all we have had regard to the vulnerability of each of those the appellant murdered - the mother diagnosed with a debilitating illness that can only have resulted in death, and the murder of two young and defenceless boys his own children. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Little Zachary fighting back trying to protect his mother, himself or his little brother from his own father. the last sighting they'd ever have of the family alive, their disappearance became a murder investigation, Arthur and Sian had an "unhealthy" relationship, a text was sent from Sian's phone to her sister, using a friend's card to book the 900 flight, discovered three bodies buried in shallow graves in the garden. Despite admitting manslaughter he was found guilty of murder by jurors with an 11 to 1 majority. The reclusive Sue Osman actress, who has died at. When he returned in 2005, the couple reignited their relationship and moved in together before having their two children, Zachary and Amon. Read about our approach to external linking. Nina Wadia. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. One of the character's central storylines involved an affair with a regular male character which ended his on-screen marriage. Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually killed her, or if she managed to survive. Cat is Cosmopolitan UK's features editor covering women's issues, health and current affairs. My cousins are angry. The character was killed off in brutal scenes, with some fans speculating another twist could be on the cards. Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. View our online Press Pack. [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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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The star's former lover - Tony McCann - died on Monday amid serving a minimum of 21 years at high-security HMP Gartree in Leics . 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. [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. ", I saved myself from Royal life, Harry says & insists 'sharing's an act of service', Love Island's Olivia Hawkins breaks silence as she returns to the UK, Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, Coronation Street fans horrified as Amy Barlow is raped in disturbing scenes, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually . [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. Evil Gray Atkins killed Tina and made it look as though she was on the . 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. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The pair share three children together, Isla, 19, and twins Darcy and Ava, 18. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? It comes amid trouble at work with him fired from his job, before he faces money woes due to increasing bills. [3], Blake and her two children were reported missing on 16 December 2015; three weeks later their bodies were found at Blake's home in Erith, London. [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. He used a friend's card to book a 900 flight to Ghana. 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Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. Truth proved stranger than fiction, when in events more extreme than those in the show, two actresses from EastEnders (1985) were murdered just 4 years apart by those closest to them. Our nights are now sleepless despite our constant tiredness and extreme sadness which never leaves us.". Tina packed her bags and was about to flee for good, when the police officer told her the truth. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Jim Sturman QC, acting for Simpson-Kent, told the court the couple had previously discussed "ending it all" because of her illness. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. 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 We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. It later emerged that Simpson-Kent was thousands of miles away. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Tina told Gray she "saw him" and who he really was, before sharing what she thought happened in the lead-up to the tragedy. 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. The skunk addict, who smoked 15 joints. But he added: "There was no agreement to kill in this way and it was against this backdrop that the guilty pleas were entered. Luisa recently confirmed she was leaving the role, and again revealed this after her final scenes aired. "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. 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. She later had minor roles in other television shows, before retiring to become a sign language teacher and interpreter. Actor Jamie Bamber has been married to Kerry Norton for 20 years. [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. 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. 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. EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed her. The bodies had not been formally identified, but it was clear they belonged to Sian, Zacary and Amon. [4] Blake was diagnosed with terminal motor neurone disease on 11 December 2015 after first showing neurological symptoms in September 2013. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? 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