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. Many . [6][8], As well as television and film, Blake also appeared in and directed several theatre productions. They have two children. 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. We have lost a generation. Sian's sister Ava Blake also shared her devastation. 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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. 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. "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. The TV star was brutally killed by her sibling inthe flat they shared in Shoreditch, East London, in 2012, during a row over anoverflowing bath. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. I am leaving EE at the end of the year! But he added: "There was no agreement to kill in this way and it was against this backdrop that the guilty pleas were entered. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 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. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim. 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Biography [ edit] Alison Newman was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, to David and Jenny Newman. The bodies had not been formally identified, but it was clear they belonged to Sian, Zacary and Amon. 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. [4] Her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, pleaded guilty to the murders and was given a whole life sentence in October 2016. "[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. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. "With the premeditation and those other facts it seems to us that there is no doubt that this is a case of exceptional seriousness. 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. 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. "It is not suggested that the killings were a mercy killing. 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. 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. My brother is angry. Eagle-eyed Eastenders fans are convinced they may have solved the mystery of who died this Christmas, following clues garnered from a flash forward clip. [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. [12] On 5 January 2016, police searched Blake's home and found three bodies in the garden. A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the pair of eerily similar killings. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 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. After initial concerns about his whereabouts, the then-48-year-old soon became high on the police's list of people to speak to. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 49, has pleaded guilty to the killings and is being sentenced at the Old Bailey. Little Zachary fighting back trying to protect his mother, himself or his little brother from his own father. The brother of former EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie has been found guilty of her murder and told he will serve at least 20 years in jail. EastEnders viewers think they've worked out the identity of the big Christmas mystery killer. She later had minor roles in other television shows, before retiring to become a sign language teacher and interpreter. The star's former lover - Tony McCann - died on Monday amid serving a minimum of 21 years at high-security HMP Gartree in Leics . 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. ", 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. 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The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "I am growing increasingly concerned for their welfare", DCI Graeme Gwyn said in the first public appeal on January 1, 2016. Tragic EastEnders star Sandy Ratcliff's last public appearance was giving evidence at the Old Bailey for her boyfriend in his murder trial. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. TV Shows. He failed to persuade Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas and two other leading judges at the Court of Appeal in London that the term should be reduced. 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She initially auditioned for the minor part of a nurse, but was encouraged to audition for the more long-term role of Frankie after impressing producers. Dominique Deblieux, 42, said Arthur Simpson-Kent - who is suspected of murdering EastEnders actress Sian Blake and their two young sons - would often beat her and their baby daughter. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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She was suffering from motor neurone disease before she died. Three days later, on December 16, 2015, Sian and her two sons - eight-year-old Zachary and Amon, four - were reported missing. 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 family are given new hope, but what is Gray up to? In April 2016, Simpson-Kent admitted to killing his partner Sian and their two children. Tina packed her bags and was about to flee for good, when the police officer told her the truth. "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? Viewers cheered as Tina accused him of killing his wife, but many feared she could be his next target. Calling him out over his lies, she also soon brought up his wife Chantelle's death - before appearing to work out how she really died. The star, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap opera for 21 years, had been suffering from. 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. She was 29 years old at the time of her death. The businesswoman - who is played by actress Balvinder Sopal in the BBC soap - renewed her vows with abusive husband. The back garden of the house was only thoroughly searched in early January after murder squad detectives were called in. 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. 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. "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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. A man has been charged with the murders of ex-EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two children. Tony McCluskie, 36, of Shoreditch, east. The 57-year-old played loveable Heather Trott on the show for five years before being viciously . Menu. After a brief relationship, they split and Simpson-Kent went to live in France. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Clocking Off (2000). 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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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Ms Blake and her sons died from neck and head injuries, a post-mortem examination found. 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. 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. 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. Of course what they don't know is that tragically, Tina never left the Square and died in Gray's house. EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed her. 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. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! He took. But I am also completely excited about the new adventures that await me.". EastEnders spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. The BBC soap confirmed on Sunday that. 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. 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. Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. 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". But as Tina was on her own when she learned the truth, she headed back to the house to confront Gray. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Mr Heywood said: "The defendant, using her [Ms Blake's] phone, was sending the messages.". 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. Contact info Agent info Lindsey Coulson was born in June 1960 in Edmonton, London, England, UK. 's daily newsletter. She was looking very thin and frail and I think her mum was worried about that. 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. [6] Her parents divorced when she was six, and her father died from a heart attack when she was eighteen. 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. The comments were originally referring to Dean Wicks, but could they also be a subtle nod towards what happens later in the year? This week marks two years since the actress' death. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. Simpson-Kent, Ms Blake's boyfriend, returned to the UK after agreeing to be extradited from the African country. 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). 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. "After 7 awesome years it's time for me to move on and get excited about other projects! Jim Sturman QC, acting for Simpson-Kent, told the court the couple had previously discussed "ending it all" because of her illness. [1] She has one sister called Sarah. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon were found buried in the garden of their London home on 5 January. The skunk addict, who smoked 15 joints. Sian Blake murder: EastEnders star's partner Arthur Simpson-Kent charged with killing actress and her sons. Can women ever trust the Met Police again? 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. 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. Nina Wadia was born on 18 December 1968 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. It's enough to make Shirley and Mick think Tina is back and might need them, so a search begins. THE partner of Eastenders actress Sian Blake was today jailed after battering his 43-year-old girlfriend and their sons to death. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He was almost caught too as he had her body in the boot of his car wrapped in a shower curtain, just as the police came snooping. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. St Clement played the iconic Pat Butcher during her time on the show, but when the character . EASTENDERS fans are predicting a horror murder twist for Suki Panesar. 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. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Her most notable role was in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, in which she played Kerry 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. 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 . In March 201. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy. 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. 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 Met has referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over its handling of the investigation. Mick spends the night looking for his aunt, still gutted that she seemingly ran away when he was planning on fleeing with her. 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 Gemmas brother Tony finally admitted to killing his sister during a 2013 trial at the Old Bailey. EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed her. [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. [12] Her sister said that Blake had wanted to end her relationship with Simpson-Kent "a long time ago". Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually killed her, or if she managed to survive. Arthur Simpson-Kent had taken off in Sian's car, and was nowhere to be seen. They were right too, as Gray turned violent and chased her around the house before murdering her. 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] 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. She went on to become a sign-language teacher, and interpreter. A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the case - here is everything we know. Throughout his time in the soap, the character of Archie had left a trail of treachery and misery in his wake. But why did he do it? 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. Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. 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. 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. Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. [5], Blake was born in Walthamstow, London, in 1972, and attended the Guildford School of Acting. Simpson-Kent, a hairdresser, was remanded in custody ahead of a three-day sentencing hearing, starting on 4 October. Archie Mitchell, husband of Peggy, was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009. The window cleaner was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 20 years. A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained. The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below. The arrest came after locals recognised him from a photo shared on social media and tipped off the authorities. 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. See production, box office & company info. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. Some deaths are minor characters or characters that haven't been seen but mentioned by regular characters in the program that may be linked, for example, Charlie Slater's wife Viv Slater was mentioned but not seen, and died off-screen in 1999.
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