Scotland Yard said they were investigating a triple murder . FORMER Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons were murdered in 2015. With Denise seen holding a possible murder weapon, could Nish have pushed her too far by threatening to go public with her secret? "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.". [13], Blake's car was discovered on 3 January 2016 in Bethnal Green. Gemma McCluskie murder: EastEnders extra was murdered and her body EastEnders' Gemma McCluskie murder: Brother guilty - BBC News Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. EastEnders' Tina Carter 'returns from dead' as her killer Gray drops Police launched appeals with the public for any information about the family, and they labelled Sian Blake a high-risk missing person due to her terminal illness. Former EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two young sons, Zachary and Amon, died as a result of head and neck injuries, police say. 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 1996-97. Simpson-Kent then left the house in Sian's car that evening before police returned at 8pm to find the house locked up and in darkness. [12] On 5 January 2016, police searched Blake's home and found three bodies in the garden. 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 Here, we take a closer look at all the hints that suggest Nish could be the murder victim. An initial review has highlighted some potential issues regarding the handling and grading of the missing persons investigation. 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. The star's former lover - Tony McCann - died on Monday amid serving a minimum of 21 years at high-security HMP Gartree in Leics . Heres what he know about Gemmas murder. 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. Gray wrapped up her body and disposed of it, before claiming to Shirley and Mick that she'd fled. Police immediately focussed their attention on discovering Arthur Simpson-Kent's whereabouts, and when it was revealed he had fled to Ghana, police travelled to the African country with an arrest warrant to bring him home. EastEnders spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. 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. They are angry about Sian, but the boys have devastated us. Which EastEnders actors have died since the show began? Nina Wadia - IMDb 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. 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. "After 7 awesome years it's time for me to move on and get excited about other projects! [5], Blake was born in Walthamstow, London, in 1972, and attended the Guildford School of Acting. Ravi Gulati is currently caught up in an on/off affair with Denise Fox, It was the looks on the faces of Kathy Beale and Suki Panesar during the flashforward that gave a major hint. 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). 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 love you.". Scotland Yard is under investigation by the police watchdog for the way it handled the missing persons inquiry and why it took more than three weeks to find the bodies of Ms Blake and her sons. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. What happened to Sian Blake, when was the EastEnders actress murdered 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.. [4] Her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, pleaded guilty to the murders and was given a whole life sentence in October 2016. 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. 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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.". [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. EastEnders villain Gray Atkins will reveal his murder victim Tina Carter is alive next week, with her apparently spotted near Walford. "Sian was unable to protect her precious children. "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. Cat is Cosmopolitan UK's features editor covering women's issues, health and current affairs. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. In March 201. 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. [6] Her parents divorced when she was six, and her father died from a heart attack when she was eighteen. 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. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy. The hairdresser was taken to a west London police station where he was formally charged with the murders. BBC EastEnders fans wrongly thinking Pat Butcher actress has died List of murders | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom 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. How 'deluded' Putin thought Ukraine invasion would break up Nato & have West bowing down to Russia, leaked docs show, Man had sex with his wife on bollard after fuming neighbour placed it in cul-de-sac in protest during parking row, 'Bubbly' nightclub worker, 31, killed after her Audi crashed into a bridge on her way home from work, A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the pair of eerily similar killings, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). They started a murder investigation. Movies. Simpson-Kent, Ms Blake's boyfriend, returned to the UK after agreeing to be extradited from the African country. She was previously married to Philip Chard. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. EastEnders spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Arthur Simpson-Kent had taken off in Sian's car, and was nowhere to be seen. Nish's behaviour towards Suki has escalated in recent months, could the other women kill him while defending her? EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Partner admits EastEnders actor Sian Blake murder - BBC News [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. 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. During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 147 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide. Her torso, arms, legs and head were later discovered floating in the Regent's Ca. [9] Simpson-Kent's lawyer, Justice Srem-Sai, claimed that he should be released from prison until official extradition proceedings were underway. The family are given new hope, but what is Gray up to? Read about our approach to external linking. The arrest came after locals recognised him from a photo shared on social media and tipped off the authorities. Fans of BBC EastEnders panicked this morning after they thought that soap legend Pam St Clement died. Sian's sister Ava Blake also shared her devastation. 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. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Clocking Off (2000). Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, entered guilty pleas before Mr Justice Singh at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh prison. Tina packed her bags and was about to flee for good, when the police officer told her the truth. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim. "It is not suggested that the killings were a mercy killing. He was arrested at Heathrow Airport in February after being extradited from Ghana. EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. Of the man who was found guilty of her sister and nephews' murders, she said: "I want him to face justice. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 49, has pleaded guilty to the killings and is being sentenced at the Old Bailey. EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. The 57-year-old played loveable Heather Trott on the show for five years before being viciously . 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,. I am leaving EE at the end of the year! EastEnders fans 'work out' Christmas Day killer who is related to victim, EastEnders fans in tears as Whitney cradles baby in tragic early labour scenes, Trigger warning: baby loss. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. 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Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Who has Gray Atkins killed on EastEnders, and why? Victims revealed She was looking very thin and frail and I think her mum was worried about that. [7], Blake went on to have roles in Doctors, The Bill and Skins, as well as a second appearance in Casualty, before retiring from acting. Of course what they don't know is that tragically, Tina never left the Square and died in Gray's house. 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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 Blake's killer was arrested in Ghana. Therefore the exact date she was killed is not known to this day. 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. My cousins are angry. EastEnders Christmas death: All the clues Nish dies from affair to He was not given his full rights, including access to legal counsel. Sian was first reported missing by her family on December 16 but her body was not discovered by police until January. Something went wrong, please try again later. Lindsey Coulson - IMDb Sian Blake - Wikipedia Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? 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. He was later tracked down by police and arrested on a beach in his native Ghana, before being extradited back to the UK. EastEnders actress Jessica Plummer has revealed she knew for a while that her tragic character Chantelle Atkins would be killed by abusive husband Gray. With Denises partner Jack Branning currently investigating Ravi for his dodgy dealings, could his investigation also extend to Nish too? Was EastEnders' Sian Blake murdered because she was to leave her lover Laura Beale - Wikipedia Nina Wadia was born on 18 December 1968 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. 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. Of the legal process, Srem-Sai said that a "person must be released until you have the legal right to detain them. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 . She was suffering from motor neurone disease before she died. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Shirley had offered Tina money to go abroad, with Mick also deciding to go with her. 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". 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. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. EastEnders actress knew tragic twist was coming as Chantelle to be murdered Det Ch Insp Graeme Gwyn said: "Arthur Simpson-Kent has never given a reason as to why he killed Sian, Zachary and Amon in the way that he did. In June, he pleaded guilty to all three counts of murder in court. 2023 BBC. Simpson-Kent pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in June 2016 and later lost a challenge against his "whole-life" sentence. The character was killed off in brutal scenes, with some fans speculating another twist could be on the cards. EASTENDERS fans are predicting a horror murder twist for Suki Panesar. 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. 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. St Clement played the iconic Pat Butcher during her time on the show, but when the character . List of deaths | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom Could Nish's battle to buy the iconic Queen Vic pub lead to his death? The court heard he killed them in December and later fled to Ghana. 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. 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'. EastEnders fans reckon they've worked out who overheard Suki and Eve The knight in the background of the clip and Kathy's comments to Linda about protecting her friends from danger could back this theory. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Or perhaps another potential buyer has decided to eliminate the competition prompting a brutal retaliation? "The brutality of the killing, the fact the bodies were concealed, the admissions made and the attempts made to clear the scene. 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. An EastEnder in real life, her talent won her a place at drama school aged seven and she took on the Albert Square role of Kerry Skinner aged 17. 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. 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. The businesswoman - who is played by actress Balvinder Sopal in the BBC soap - renewed her vows with abusive husband. In a message to a friend, he said: "I can't go into details about what I have done but I only have 2 choices. Death in Walford: 30 years of EastEnders murders - BBC News The back garden of the house was only thoroughly searched in early January after murder squad detectives were called in. Something went wrong, please try again later. BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Actress Wendy Richard dies at 65 She said at the time: "Finally the time has come to say goodbye to my EastEnders family. The BBC soap teased a huge storyline in February with a flash-forward scene to Christmas 2023 where . Sandy Ratcliff gave evidence for murderer boyfriend who strangled two 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, was detained by Metropolitan Police officers at Heathrow Airport after arriving on a flight from Ghana. Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually killed her, or if she managed to survive. The star, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap opera for 21 years, had been suffering from. 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. 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. But why did he do it? The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below.
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