We are entirely satisfied that the judge was entitled to reach that conclusion and on that basis we dismiss the application. Gemmas brother Tony finally admitted to killing his sister during a 2013 trial at the Old Bailey. [12] Her sister said that Blake had wanted to end her relationship with Simpson-Kent "a long time ago". Luisa recently confirmed she was leaving the role, and again revealed this after her final scenes aired. 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. She was initially signed on a six-month contract, but subsequently had her contract extended. 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. 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. Cat is Cosmopolitan UK's features editor covering women's issues, health and current affairs. The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below. "The brutality of the killing, the fact the bodies were concealed, the admissions made and the attempts made to clear the scene. 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. 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. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? 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. She was in hospital for quite a while and whether her condition has progressed I don't know.". She later had minor roles in other television shows, before retiring to become a sign language teacher and interpreter. In April 2016, Simpson-Kent admitted to killing his partner Sian and their two children. 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. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy. 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,. Police interviewed her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, the same day, and he went missing three days later. 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. Heres what he know about Gemmas murder. She is an actress and writer, known for EastEnders (1985), Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Aladdin (2019). 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. Her most notable role was in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, in which she played Kerry Skinner. 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. 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 the premeditation and those other facts it seems to us that there is no doubt that this is a case of exceptional seriousness. Fans of BBC EastEnders panicked this morning after they thought that soap legend Pam St Clement died. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, was detained by Metropolitan Police officers at Heathrow Airport after arriving on a flight from Ghana. [4] Her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, pleaded guilty to the murders and was given a whole life sentence in October 2016. 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. 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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. 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. 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. 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. The businesswoman - who is played by actress Balvinder Sopal in the BBC soap - renewed her vows with abusive husband. ", 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. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Simpson-Kent admitted to killing Sian and their boys and is currently serving a life sentence. The window cleaner was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 20 years. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. They were right too, as Gray turned violent and chased her around the house before murdering her. [5], On 6 January 2016, the Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission over its handling of the inquiry. It is said that the actor, 28 . It comes amid trouble at work with him fired from his job, before he faces money woes due to increasing bills. The star, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap opera for 21 years, had been suffering from. A man has been charged with the murders of ex-EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two children. The comments were originally referring to Dean Wicks, but could they also be a subtle nod towards what happens later in the year? An initial review has highlighted some potential issues regarding the handling and grading of the missing persons investigation. 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. He was not given his full rights, including access to legal counsel. When he returned in 2005, the couple reignited their relationship and moved in together before having their two children, Zachary and Amon. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The bodies had not been formally identified, but it was clear they belonged to Sian, Zacary and Amon. Triple killer Arthur Simpson-Kent faces life behind bars after . 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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. See production, box office & company info. The arrest came after locals recognised him from a photo shared on social media and tipped off the authorities. A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained. Ms Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and Amon, four, were found at the family home in Erith, London, on 5 January after being reported missing on 16 December. 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.. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Ms Blake and her sons died from neck and head injuries, a post-mortem examination found. Mr Heywood said: "The defendant, using her [Ms Blake's] phone, was sending the messages.". 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? 2 Former. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. 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.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.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. But he insisted he couldn't remember doing it, and that she'd attacked him first. Sian Blake's children; Zachary,eight, and four-year-old Amon, whose bodies were also found, A police forensic officers arrive at the house in Erith, Kent, which is being searched by the police in relation to the missing former EastEnders actress Sian Blake, A police forensic officer leaves the house in Erith, Kent, A police forensic officer in the back garden of the house in Erith, Kent, Sian Blake has been missing, along with her children, Zachary, eight and fouryear-old Amon, Sian Blake's children, Zachary, eight, and Amon, four, Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Arthur Simpson-Kent, father of Sian Blake's two children and her partner, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Sian Blake murder suspect Arthur Simpson-Kent 'to be extradited to UK', Murdered Sian Blake's partner due to appear in court in Ghana, Ghanaian authorities 'intend to extradite' Sian Blake's partner, In pictures: Search for missing Sian Blake, Partner of murdered EastEnders actress Sian Blake charged over deaths, Extra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at Very, Up to 20% off & extra perks with Booking.com Genius Membership, $6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code, 10% off selected orders over 100 - eBay discount code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK March 2023, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this March, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. 'It's lost it's way': Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson BLASTS 'ridiculous' soap for 'normalising violence' - 11 years after her character Heather Trott was murdered dailymail.co.uk - Geraint Llewellyn 4h Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Clocking Off (2000). View our online Press Pack. She said at the time: "Finally the time has come to say goodbye to my EastEnders family. 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. [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. A London-born cafe owner in the area at the time, Karole Ainoo, had recognised him and informed Scotland Yard of her sighting. For other inquiries, Contact Us. [6][8], As well as television and film, Blake also appeared in and directed several theatre productions. 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 THE partner of Eastenders actress Sian Blake was today jailed after battering his 43-year-old girlfriend and their sons to death. 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. 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. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 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.
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