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. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. EastEnders spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Actor Jamie Bamber has been married to Kerry Norton for 20 years. In the same month, police travelled to Ghana and arrestedSimpson-Ken. 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. In June, he pleaded guilty to all three counts of murder in court. 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 Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. They have two children. We are entirely satisfied that the judge was entitled to reach that conclusion and on that basis we dismiss the application. Therefore the exact date she was killed is not known to this day. Tragic EastEnders star Sandy Ratcliff's last public appearance was giving evidence at the Old Bailey for her boyfriend in his murder trial. Sian's sister Ava Blake also shared her devastation. My brother is angry. For other inquiries, Contact Us. [4] Blake was diagnosed with terminal motor neurone disease on 11 December 2015 after first showing neurological symptoms in September 2013. 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 Jim Sturman QC, acting for Simpson-Kent, told the court the couple had previously discussed "ending it all" because of her illness. The hairdresser was taken to a west London police station where he was formally charged with the murders. A London-born cafe owner in the area at the time, Karole Ainoo, had recognised him and informed Scotland Yard of her sighting. 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 . 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. 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. 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. We have lost a generation. CCTV footage from the day Gemma went missing showed Tony dragging a heavy suitcase into a taxi. But is he about to land himself in it, and draw attention back on to Tina's final days in the Square? Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. 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 . The 57-year-old played loveable Heather Trott on the show for five years before being viciously . 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'. 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. 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. 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). The youngest of three children, her father was Jamaican. 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". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. She was 29 years old at the time of her death. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. She was suffering from motor neurone disease before she died. 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. "The brutality of the killing, the fact the bodies were concealed, the admissions made and the attempts made to clear the scene. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 49, has pleaded guilty to the killings and is being sentenced at the Old Bailey. 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". Actress: EastEnders. The star, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap opera for 21 years, had been suffering from. He was later tracked down by police and arrested on a beach in his native Ghana, before being extradited back to the UK. Throughout his time in the soap, the character of Archie had left a trail of treachery and misery in his wake. On his return to the UK they moved in together in Walthamstow and had two children together,Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? What happened to Gemma McCluskie, when was the EastEnders actress murdered and dismembered and where is her brother Tony now? Police interviewed her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, the same day, and he went missing three days later. Three days later, on December 16, 2015, Sian and her two sons - eight-year-old Zachary and Amon, four - were reported missing. An initial review has highlighted some potential issues regarding the handling and grading of the missing persons investigation. [12] Her sister said that Blake had wanted to end her relationship with Simpson-Kent "a long time ago". Scotland Yard said they were investigating a triple murder . 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. Nina Wadia. [6] Her parents divorced when she was six, and her father died from a heart attack when she was eighteen. They have one child. 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.". [6][8], As well as television and film, Blake also appeared in and directed several theatre productions. "Sian's close-knit family are devastated by the loss of their much loved sister, daughter and cousin. Can women ever trust the Met Police again? FORMER Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons were murdered in 2015. 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. 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. With Denise seen holding a possible murder weapon, could Nish have pushed her too far by threatening to go public with her secret? After rumbling Gray's recent actions, she was horrified as he began chasing her around the house before he murdered her. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The businesswoman - who is played by actress Balvinder Sopal in the BBC soap - renewed her vows with abusive husband. 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. She was previously married to Philip Chard. It's enough to make Shirley and Mick think Tina is back and might need them, so a search begins. When Sian's car, a silver/beige Renault Scenic, was found 16 miles away in Bethnal Green, the police hunt intensified with a specific focus on Sian's home. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. 2023 BBC. It is said that the actor, 28 . 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. Tina Carter died in a recent EastEnders episode with actress Luisa Bradshaw-White bowing out of the role - but how did she die? 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. 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 Heres what he know about Gemmas murder. 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But he added: "There was no agreement to kill in this way and it was against this backdrop that the guilty pleas were entered. 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. 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'. 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. They started a murder investigation. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. It later emerged that Simpson-Kent was thousands of miles away. With Denises partner Jack Branning currently investigating Ravi for his dodgy dealings, could his investigation also extend to Nish too? EastEnders actress Jessica Plummer has revealed she knew for a while that her tragic character Chantelle Atkins would be killed by abusive husband Gray. 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. OK! 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. Tony was arrested on suspicion of murder and a search of their flat found drops of blood in the bathroom and kitchen as well as a missing knife. Of course what they don't know is that tragically, Tina never left the Square and died in Gray's house. 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. 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. "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? 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. Luisa recently confirmed she was leaving the role, and again revealed this after her final scenes aired. "With the premeditation and those other facts it seems to us that there is no doubt that this is a case of exceptional seriousness. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? 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. EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. EastEnders viewers think Nish Panesar will be the character killed off at Christmas. It comes amid trouble at work with him fired from his job, before he faces money woes due to increasing bills. Despite admitting manslaughter he was found guilty of murder by jurors with an 11 to 1 majority. This week marks two years since the actress' death. 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. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy: With Charlotte Avery, Gemma McCluskie, Syan Blake, Joanne Aicher. The Met has referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over its handling of the investigation. 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. EastEnders spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. "No-one knows where she is. 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 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.". 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. GEMMA McCluskie was one of two EastEnders actresses to be brutally murdered in recent years along with Sian Blake. Her torso, arms, legs and head were later discovered floating in the Regent's Ca. Gray wrapped up her body and disposed of it, before claiming to Shirley and Mick that she'd fled. Either way, many fans are predicting the death will be someone Suki is close to, with Nish being the number one suspect. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy. 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 window cleaner was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 20 years. 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. [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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Simpson-Kent, Ms Blake's boyfriend, returned to the UK after agreeing to be extradited from the African country. Mick spends the night looking for his aunt, still gutted that she seemingly ran away when he was planning on fleeing with her. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained. Or perhaps another potential buyer has decided to eliminate the competition prompting a brutal retaliation? The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? [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. Sian was reported missing on December 16 2015when she was not seen again after visiting her mother and sister in Leyton, east London, to discuss moving in with them on December 13 2015. In February 2016, Arthur Simpson-Kent was extradited to the UK, where he was later charged with the killings and forced to stand trial. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. St Clement played the iconic Pat Butcher during her time on the show, but when the character . The knight in the background of the clip and Kathy's comments to Linda about protecting her friends from danger could back this theory. 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 TV star was brutally killed by her sibling inthe flat they shared in Shoreditch, East London, in 2012, during a row over anoverflowing bath. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim. Their bodies were found buried in the garden of the family home by police after Simpson-Kent had left. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Gemma McCluskie was a British television actress. Gemmas brother Tony finally admitted to killing his sister during a 2013 trial at the Old Bailey. 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. Simpson-Kent, a hairdresser, was remanded in custody ahead of a three-day sentencing hearing, starting on 4 October. 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. [5], Blake was born in Walthamstow, London, in 1972, and attended the Guildford School of Acting. Given Nishs personality and the fact he isn't afraid to go against Sharon or the Mitchells, could he push them too far? The comments were originally referring to Dean Wicks, but could they also be a subtle nod towards what happens later in the year? "It is not suggested that the killings were a mercy killing. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. She later had minor roles in other television shows, before retiring to become a sign language teacher and interpreter. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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I have had the most amazing time on EastEnders and will miss the cast and crew so much. 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. [2], Blake and her two sons went missing on 13 December 2015. 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. 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"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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Fans of BBC EastEnders panicked this morning after they thought that soap legend Pam St Clement died. 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. 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.. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The BBC soap confirmed on Sunday that. "Sian was unable to protect her precious children. 2 Former. 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. When he returned in 2005, the couple reignited their relationship and moved in together before having their two children, Zachary and Amon. See production, box office & company info. ", 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. 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. Sian was first reported missing by her family on December 16 but her body was not discovered by police until January. "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.