The hairdresser was taken to a west London police station where he was formally charged with the murders. 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. [4] Her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, pleaded guilty to the murders and was given a whole life sentence in October 2016. 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. GEMMA McCluskie was one of two EastEnders actresses to be brutally murdered in recent years along with Sian Blake. 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BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Actress Wendy Richard dies at 65 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. 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 was unable to protect her precious children. [6] Her parents divorced when she was six, and her father died from a heart attack when she was eighteen. In April 2016, Simpson-Kent admitted to killing his partner Sian and their two children. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? 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. Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. We love you.". Arthur Simpson-Kent had taken off in Sian's car, and was nowhere to be seen. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "Sian's close-knit family are devastated by the loss of their much loved sister, daughter and cousin. 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. EastEnders viewers think Nish Panesar will be the character killed off at Christmas. 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.". Contact info Agent info Lindsey Coulson was born in June 1960 in Edmonton, London, England, UK. [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. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. EastEnders actress knew tragic twist was coming as Chantelle to be murdered List of murders | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom Death in Walford: 30 years of EastEnders murders - BBC News 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. 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. 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. 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". Partner admits EastEnders actor Sian Blake murder - BBC News In the same month, police travelled to Ghana and arrestedSimpson-Ken. He was extradited to the UK and charged with the killings in February 2016. They are angry about Sian, but the boys have devastated us. 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. Movies. Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. OK! [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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. The murder of former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons - why did it happen and who killed them? News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. It's my nephews more than anything. The knight in the background of the clip and Kathy's comments to Linda about protecting her friends from danger could back this theory. 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). EastEnders' Tina Carter 'returns from dead' as her killer Gray drops After a brief relationship, they split and Simpson-Kent went to live in France. 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. 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. Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually killed her, or if she managed to survive. 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. 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Mr Heywood said: "The defendant, using her [Ms Blake's] phone, was sending the messages.". In March 201. 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. Was EastEnders' Sian Blake murdered because she was to leave her lover But he insisted he couldn't remember doing it, and that she'd attacked him first. Sandy Ratcliff gave evidence for murderer boyfriend who strangled two 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. "He then covered his crimes by moving, wrapping and burying each of them, cleaning and partially painting his home.". Tina told Gray she "saw him" and who he really was, before sharing what she thought happened in the lead-up to the tragedy. Ms Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and Amon, four, were found at the family home in Erith,. 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. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? 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. EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed 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 TV Shows. The Murder of EastEnders Actress Gemma McCluskie #Eastenders Here, we take a closer look at all the hints that suggest Nish could be the murder victim. [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. The court was told Arthur and Sian had an "unhealthy" relationship, and that the move would not have included her partner. 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. He was not given his full rights, including access to legal counsel. [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. 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. EastEnders star Nicola Cowper's murderer boyfriend dies in prison amid "After 7 awesome years it's time for me to move on and get excited about other projects! To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. A man has been charged with the murders of ex-EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two children. 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. Days after the bodies were found, he was arrested on a beach in Ghana by local police. The 57-year-old played loveable Heather Trott on the show for five years before being viciously . 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 Simpson-Kent pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in June 2016 and later lost a challenge against his "whole-life" sentence. Little Zachary fighting back trying to protect his mother, himself or his little brother from his own father. The family are given new hope, but what is Gray up to? The star's former lover - Tony McCann - died on Monday amid serving a minimum of 21 years at high-security HMP Gartree in Leics . 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. The cannabis dealer faces whole life sentences for killing Ms Blake, who had motor neurone disease, and their children. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Angry about earlier events, and with everything getting on top of him, he calls Shirley over to the house and claims he's seen her missing sister on a bus. EastEnders cast 2023 | Who is arriving, leaving and returning? | Radio ", 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. 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. 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 . A neighbour of the family, Sandra Metzgen, spoke at the time about how worried she was for her: "Sian has motor neurone disease and I think it has got worse," she told the Sun. 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. 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 use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 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