Former EastEnders actress Nicola Cowper's killer boyfriend has died. Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. EastEnders spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Three days later, on December 16, 2015, Sian and her two sons - eight-year-old Zachary and Amon, four - were reported missing. The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below. 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. EastEnders villain Gray Atkins will reveal his murder victim Tina Carter is alive next week, with her apparently spotted near Walford. 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. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? 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. Tina told Gray she "saw him" and who he really was, before sharing what she thought happened in the lead-up to the tragedy. She later had minor roles in other television shows, before retiring to become a sign language teacher and interpreter. 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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. [3][10][11] On 16 December, a family member reported her missing to the Metropolitan Police. Following her debution in the show's 15th anniversary special, Laura embarked on a relationship with local businessman Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt); he . 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. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. "[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. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Ms Blake and her sons Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon vanished on December 13 Sian Blake murder: EastEnders star's partner Arthur Simpson-Kent charged with killing actress and her sons. The star's former lover - Tony McCann - died on Monday amid serving a minimum of 21 years at high-security HMP Gartree in Leics . [6], After working as a telephone receptionist at a doctor's surgery, Blake landed her most notable role: soul singer Frankie Pierre, a character who appeared in EastEnders during 1996 and 1997. 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. 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 star, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap opera for 21 years, had been suffering from. ", 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. 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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. 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. CCTV footage from the day Gemma went missing showed Tony dragging a heavy suitcase into a taxi. With Denises partner Jack Branning currently investigating Ravi for his dodgy dealings, could his investigation also extend to Nish too? [12] Her sister said that Blake had wanted to end her relationship with Simpson-Kent "a long time ago". The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy: With Charlotte Avery, Gemma McCluskie, Syan Blake, Joanne Aicher. "The brutality of the killing, the fact the bodies were concealed, the admissions made and the attempts made to clear the scene. My brother is angry. "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. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. Archie Mitchell, husband of Peggy, was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009. Something went wrong, please try again later. "I am growing increasingly concerned for their welfare", DCI Graeme Gwyn said in the first public appeal on January 1, 2016. It's enough to make Shirley and Mick think Tina is back and might need them, so a search begins. Simpson-Kent, Ms Blake's boyfriend, returned to the UK after agreeing to be extradited from the African country. Actor Jamie Bamber has been married to Kerry Norton for 20 years. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 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 . 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. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. 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. Sian was first reported missing by her family on December 16 but her body was not discovered by police until January. His right to a fair trial is being denied and is still being denied. The skunk addict, who smoked 15 joints. 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Jim Sturman QC, acting for Simpson-Kent, told the court the couple had previously discussed "ending it all" because of her illness. 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. Of the legal process, Srem-Sai said that a "person must be released until you have the legal right to detain them. Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually killed her, or if she managed to survive. EastEnders viewers think Nish Panesar will be the character killed off at Christmas. 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. 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. 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. 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. In February 2016, Arthur Simpson-Kent was extradited to the UK, where he was later charged with the killings and forced to stand trial. The bodies had not been formally identified, but it was clear they belonged to Sian, Zacary and Amon. Get exclusive celebrity stories and shoots straight to your inbox with OK! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. It is said that the actor, 28 . Despite admitting manslaughter he was found guilty of murder by jurors with an 11 to 1 majority. 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. 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. Either way, many fans are predicting the death will be someone Suki is close to, with Nish being the number one suspect. Former EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two young sons, Zachary and Amon, died as a result of head and neck injuries, police say. When he returned in 2005, the couple reignited their relationship and moved in together before having their two children, Zachary and Amon. [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. 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Former Eastenders actress Gemma McCluskie, 29, disappeared on March 1, 2012. The pair share three children together, Isla, 19, and twins Darcy and Ava, 18. 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). 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. "With the premeditation and those other facts it seems to us that there is no doubt that this is a case of exceptional seriousness. We love you.". EASTENDERS fans are predicting a horror murder twist for Suki Panesar. 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.". 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. They started a murder investigation. 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. Biography [ edit] Alison Newman was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, to David and Jenny Newman. "After 7 awesome years it's time for me to move on and get excited about other projects! [9] Simpson-Kent's lawyer, Justice Srem-Sai, claimed that he should be released from prison until official extradition proceedings were underway. [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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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 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. "No-one knows where she is. See production, box office & company info. [4] Her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, pleaded guilty to the murders and was given a whole life sentence in October 2016. View our online Press Pack. 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. The youngest of three children, her father was Jamaican. In January the case became a murder investigation and on January 6 2016, Sian and her son's bodies were found buried in shallow graves in the family's back garden. [12] On 5 January 2016, police searched Blake's home and found three bodies in the garden. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. But I am also completely excited about the new adventures that await me.". Read about our approach to external linking. 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. In June, he pleaded guilty to all three counts of murder in court. The back garden of the house was only thoroughly searched in early January after murder squad detectives were called in. Shirley had offered Tina money to go abroad, with Mick also deciding to go with her. 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. 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. [13], Blake's car was discovered on 3 January 2016 in Bethnal Green. Born June 1960 A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the case- here is everything we know. 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. Of course what they don't know is that tragically, Tina never left the Square and died in Gray's house. But why did he do it? Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. 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. Gemmas brother Tony finally admitted to killing his sister during a 2013 trial at the Old Bailey. 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. Mick spends the night looking for his aunt, still gutted that she seemingly ran away when he was planning on fleeing with her. Read about our approach to external linking. 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 . Tina packed her bags and was about to flee for good, when the police officer told her the truth. [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. EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed her. [2], Blake and her two sons went missing on 13 December 2015. Evil Gray Atkins killed Tina and made it look as though she was on the . During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 147 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. A man has been charged with the murders of ex-EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two children. Or perhaps another potential buyer has decided to eliminate the competition prompting a brutal retaliation? After rumbling Gray's recent actions, she was horrified as he began chasing her around the house before he murdered her. We have lost a generation. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [5], On 6 January 2016, the Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission over its handling of the inquiry. "Not only the fact of premeditation in respect of the killing of the two children but also premeditation of the killing of Ms Blake, and also to have regard to the time scale in which this occurred. 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. 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. 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. 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. Cat is Cosmopolitan UK's features editor covering women's issues, health and current affairs. 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. 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 .
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