Arthur Simpson-Kent, 49, has pleaded guilty to the killings and is being sentenced at the Old Bailey. [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. Mr Heywood said: "The defendant, using her [Ms Blake's] phone, was sending the messages.". A London-born cafe owner in the area at the time, Karole Ainoo, had recognised him and informed Scotland Yard of her sighting. Therefore the exact date she was killed is not known to this day. The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Actress: EastEnders. Evil Gray Atkins killed Tina and made it look as though she was on the . 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. 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. [2], Blake and her two sons went missing on 13 December 2015. "Sian was unable to protect her precious children. 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. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Her torso, arms, legs and head were later discovered floating in the Regent's Ca. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon were found buried in the garden of their London home on 5 January. 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. The businesswoman - who is played by actress Balvinder Sopal in the BBC soap - renewed her vows with abusive husband. But I am also completely excited about the new adventures that await me.". The family are given new hope, but what is Gray up to? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. It's enough to make Shirley and Mick think Tina is back and might need them, so a search begins. 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. 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,. We love you.". News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Nish's behaviour towards Suki has escalated in recent months, could the other women kill him while defending her? is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. 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. It's my nephews more than anything. 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". But he added: "There was no agreement to kill in this way and it was against this backdrop that the guilty pleas were entered. 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. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? 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. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The skunk addict, who smoked 15 joints. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. 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. ", 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. [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. "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. Here you can view a list of characters which have been killed by another character in EastEnders Contents 1 Murders 1.1 On-screen 1.2 Off-screen 2 Manslaughters 3 See also Murders Total Total murders: 31 Total killers: 27 On-screen Off-screen Manslaughters See also List of killers Categories Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Simpson-Kent pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in June 2016 and later lost a challenge against his "whole-life" sentence. 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. 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. Simpson-Kent, Ms Blake's boyfriend, returned to the UK after agreeing to be extradited from the African country. Fans of BBC EastEnders panicked this morning after they thought that soap legend Pam St Clement died. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 147 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide. But why did he do it? 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. They are angry about Sian, but the boys have devastated us. 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 man has been charged with the murders of ex-EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two children. Actor Jamie Bamber has been married to Kerry Norton for 20 years. With Denises partner Jack Branning currently investigating Ravi for his dodgy dealings, could his investigation also extend to Nish too? Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, entered guilty pleas before Mr Justice Singh at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh prison. 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. Their bodies were found buried in the garden of the family home by police after Simpson-Kent had left. 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. She was looking very thin and frail and I think her mum was worried about that. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the case - here is everything we know. 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. 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. He used a friend's card to book a 900 flight to Ghana. 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. He took. 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. 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 . [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. Simpson-Kent, a hairdresser, was remanded in custody ahead of a three-day sentencing hearing, starting on 4 October. The character was being set up for a crime she did not commit after becoming a key suspect in Ian Beale's attack - with Gray actually behind a faked witness statement. Former EastEnders actress Nicola Cowper's killer boyfriend has died. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy. 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. On his return to the UK they moved in together in Walthamstow and had two children together,Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The arrest came after locals recognised him from a photo shared on social media and tipped off the authorities. Sian was first reported missing by her family on December 16 but her body was not discovered by police until January. After rumbling Gray's recent actions, she was horrified as he began chasing her around the house before he murdered her. His right to a fair trial is being denied and is still being denied. EastEnders actress Jessica Plummer has revealed she knew for a while that her tragic character Chantelle Atkins would be killed by abusive husband Gray. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. In June, he pleaded guilty to all three counts of murder in court. 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. 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. 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 . When he returned in 2005, the couple reignited their relationship and moved in together before having their two children, Zachary and Amon. The bodies had not been formally identified, but it was clear they belonged to Sian, Zacary and Amon. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [12] On 5 January 2016, police searched Blake's home and found three bodies in the garden. 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. The youngest of three children, her father was Jamaican. Former EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two young sons, Zachary and Amon, died as a result of head and neck injuries, police say. Tina Carter died in a recent EastEnders episode with actress Luisa Bradshaw-White bowing out of the role - but how did she die? The star, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap opera for 21 years, had been suffering from. [1] She has one sister called Sarah. She has been married to Raiomond Mirza since 4 July 1998. "No-one knows where she is. EastEnders spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. 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. "After 7 awesome years it's time for me to move on and get excited about other projects! Sian Blake's killer was arrested in Ghana. In the same month, police travelled to Ghana and arrestedSimpson-Ken. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. The pair share three children together, Isla, 19, and twins Darcy and Ava, 18. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. 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'. Her disappearance was not reported to police until three days later, however, when the boys didn't turn up to school and a text was sent from Sian's phone to her sister, Ava Blake, saying she and the children needed to get away for a while. In April 2016, Simpson-Kent admitted to killing his partner Sian 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. "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.". The 57-year-old played loveable Heather Trott on the show for five years before being viciously . 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. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Biography [ edit] Alison Newman was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, to David and Jenny Newman. The court heard he killed them in December and later fled to Ghana. 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. In February 2016, Arthur Simpson-Kent was extradited to the UK, where he was later charged with the killings and forced to stand trial. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Ms Blake and her sons Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon vanished on December 13, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 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 Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? She went on to become a sign-language teacher, and interpreter. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Could Nish's battle to buy the iconic Queen Vic pub lead to his death? "I am growing increasingly concerned for their welfare", DCI Graeme Gwyn said in the first public appeal on January 1, 2016. Or perhaps another potential buyer has decided to eliminate the competition prompting a brutal retaliation? Read about our approach to external linking. Blake subsequently said that she left the series after receiving hate mail from viewers who found it difficult to separate fact from fiction. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. EastEnders viewers think Nish Panesar will be the character killed off at Christmas. "Sian's close-knit family are devastated by the loss of their much loved sister, daughter and cousin. 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. With Nish currently at war with Sharon Watts to buy the iconic Queen Vic pub from Linda Carter, it would be a fitting end for the Walford resident to die within the pubs walls. She was in hospital for quite a while and whether her condition has progressed I don't know.". Three days later, on December 16, 2015, Sian and her two sons - eight-year-old Zachary and Amon, four - were reported missing. But as Tina was on her own when she learned the truth, she headed back to the house to confront Gray. 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. The brutal slaying came around 12 years after she first appeared in EastEnders as Robbie's two-timing girlfriend Kerrie Skinner. 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. The knight in the background of the clip and Kathy's comments to Linda about protecting her friends from danger could back this theory. 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. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy: With Charlotte Avery, Gemma McCluskie, Syan Blake, Joanne Aicher. 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. 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. 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. Many . [4] Her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, pleaded guilty to the murders and was given a whole life sentence in October 2016. Her acting credits include Joe Guy, Love's Labour's Lost, and Twelfth Night, while directing credits include Oxford Street at the Soho Theatre and The Burial at the Almeida Theatre. 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. 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. Gemmas brother Tony finally admitted to killing his sister during a 2013 trial at the Old Bailey. ", 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. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. It is said that the actor, 28 . 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. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Her most notable role was in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, in which she played Kerry Skinner. The court was told Arthur and Sian had an "unhealthy" relationship, and that the move would not have included her partner. 's daily newsletter. 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. [5], Blake was born in Walthamstow, London, in 1972, and attended the Guildford School of Acting. Gray wrapped up her body and disposed of it, before claiming to Shirley and Mick that she'd fled. But he insisted he couldn't remember doing it, and that she'd attacked him first. 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. Suki looks to be utterly shocked as if she is trying to process the situation, while Kathy is looking directly at Suki as if in a gesture of sympathy. TV Shows. 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 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. The character was killed off in brutal scenes, with some fans speculating another twist could be on the cards. The hairdresser was taken to a west London police station where he was formally charged with the murders.

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