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. Gemma McCluskie was a British television actress. Nish's behaviour towards Suki has escalated in recent months, could the other women kill him while defending her? 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. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, entered guilty pleas before Mr Justice Singh at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh prison. But I am also completely excited about the new adventures that await me.". 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 . Sian Blake murder: EastEnders star's partner Arthur Simpson-Kent Their bodies were found buried in the garden of the family home by police after Simpson-Kent had left. Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. See production, box office & company info. Throughout his time in the soap, the character of Archie had left a trail of treachery and misery in his wake. Mick spends the night looking for his aunt, still gutted that she seemingly ran away when he was planning on fleeing with her. 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. Alison Newman - Wikipedia 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. 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 is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Clocking Off (2000). Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! The window cleaner was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 20 years. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In March 201. This week marks two years since the actress' death. Of the man who was found guilty of her sister and nephews' murders, she said: "I want him to face justice. GEMMA McCluskie was one of two EastEnders actresses to be brutally murdered in recent years along with Sian Blake. "The brutality of the killing, the fact the bodies were concealed, the admissions made and the attempts made to clear the scene. We are entirely satisfied that the judge was entitled to reach that conclusion and on that basis we dismiss the application. After disposing of her body, he made it seem as though she was in hiding after she was wrongly accused of trying to kill Ian Beale. Read about our approach to external linking. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. 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. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 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. [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. 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. [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. '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'. 'It's lost it's way': Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson BLASTS 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. BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress He was arrested at Heathrow Airport in February after being extradited from Ghana. 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Arthur Simpson-Kent, 49, has pleaded guilty to the killings and is being sentenced at the Old Bailey. The comments were originally referring to Dean Wicks, but could they also be a subtle nod towards what happens later in the year? We love you.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sandy Ratcliff gave evidence for murderer boyfriend who strangled two "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.". For other inquiries, Contact Us. Was EastEnders' Sian Blake murdered because she was to leave her lover Here, we take a closer look at all the hints that suggest Nish could be the murder victim. 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. "After 7 awesome years it's time for me to move on and get excited about other projects! 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 character was killed off in brutal scenes, with some fans speculating another twist could be on the cards. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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 On his return to the UK they moved in together in Walthamstow and had two children together,Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. 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. 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. BBC EastEnders fans wrongly thinking Pat Butcher actress has died 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 court was told Arthur and Sian had an "unhealthy" relationship, and that the move would not have included her partner. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? Therefore the exact date she was killed is not known to this day. Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually killed her, or if she managed to survive. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. In a text message sent to his mother shortly after his extradition to the UK, Simpson-Kent wrote: The Mirror reports his mother replied: "Arthur please dont kill yourself. But he insisted he couldn't remember doing it, and that she'd attacked him first. 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. 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. 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. He was not given his full rights, including access to legal counsel. The bodies had not been formally identified, but it was clear they belonged to Sian, Zacary and Amon. She went on to become a sign-language teacher, and interpreter. In a recent post about Kerry, Jamie wrote: "A . After rumbling Gray's recent actions, she was horrified as he began chasing her around the house before he murdered her. 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. In the same month, police travelled to Ghana and arrestedSimpson-Ken. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. 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. After initial concerns about his whereabouts, the then-48-year-old soon became high on the police's list of people to speak to. Of the legal process, Srem-Sai said that a "person must be released until you have the legal right to detain them. 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 . Heres what he know about Gemmas murder. It's enough to make Shirley and Mick think Tina is back and might need them, so a search begins. My brother is angry. With Denise seen holding a possible murder weapon, could Nish have pushed her too far by threatening to go public with her secret? Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. 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. Her torso, arms, legs and head were later discovered floating in the Regent's Ca. Ms Blake and her sons Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon vanished on December 13 and were found buried in the garden of their family home in Erith, Kent, on January 5. 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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. EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed her. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? FORMER Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons were murdered in 2015. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Ms Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and Amon, four, were found at the family home in Erith,. "Sian's close-knit family are devastated by the loss of their much loved sister, daughter and cousin. 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EastEnders spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. 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. Nina Wadia - IMDb 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. The skunk addict, who smoked 15 joints. They are angry about Sian, but the boys have devastated us. 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' Gemma McCluskie murder: Brother guilty - BBC News They have two children. Born June 1960 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. 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. EastEnders fans reckon they've worked out who overheard Suki and Eve The arrest came after locals recognised him from a photo shared on social media and tipped off the authorities. 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. Nishs son Ravi Gulati is currently caught up in a steamy affair with Denise Fox, another of the women that appears in the flashforward clip. The pair share three children together, Isla, 19, and twins Darcy and Ava, 18. What happened to Gemma McCluskie, when was the EastEnders actress murdered and dismembered and where is her brother Tony now? The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. Menu. Our nights are now sleepless despite our constant tiredness and extreme sadness which never leaves us.". ", 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. EastEnders actress Jessica Plummer has revealed she knew for a while that her tragic character Chantelle Atkins would be killed by abusive husband Gray. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy - IMDb Tony McCluskie, 36, of Shoreditch, east. Later in the week, Shirley and son Mick Carter visit Gray and ask him to relay exactly what he saw, and if it was definitely Tina on the bus. A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained. 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. She said at the time: "Finally the time has come to say goodbye to my EastEnders family. Lindsey Coulson - IMDb 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 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. Despite claims that Arthur Simpson-Kent had been a "controlling" and "abusive" partner to Sian, he insists he carried out the brutal murders because of Sian's motor neurone disease.