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. "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. 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. "No-one knows where she is. The EastEnders actor appeared in the 1998 film Siberia and TV movie May 33rd in 2004 under her stage name Syan Blake, according to her profile on IMDB. "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? 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. 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 . [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. 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. [20] On 5 October 2016, Mr Justice Singh sentenced Simpson-Kent to life imprisonment with a whole life order, meaning he will not become eligible for parole and is unlikely to ever be released from prison. Here, we take a closer look at all the hints that suggest Nish could be the murder victim. Read about our approach to external linking. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The star, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap opera for 21 years, had been suffering from. With Denise seen holding a possible murder weapon, could Nish have pushed her too far by threatening to go public with her secret? Simpson-Kent pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in June 2016 and later lost a challenge against his "whole-life" sentence. She was looking very thin and frail and I think her mum was worried about that. He was arrested at Heathrow Airport in February after being extradited from Ghana. 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. Triple killer Arthur Simpson-Kent faces life behind bars after . "He then covered his crimes by moving, wrapping and burying each of them, cleaning and partially painting his home.". 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. Little Zachary fighting back trying to protect his mother, himself or his little brother from his own father. 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I am leaving EE at the end of the year! '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'. 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 Born June 1960 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. Could Nish's battle to buy the iconic Queen Vic pub lead to his death? 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. 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. "With the premeditation and those other facts it seems to us that there is no doubt that this is a case of exceptional seriousness. 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. [14] On 7 January investigators confirmed that the bodies had been identified as Blake and her two children, and said that they had each died from head and neck injuries. EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy. The family are given new hope, but what is Gray up to? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The skunk addict, who smoked 15 joints. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Fans of BBC EastEnders panicked this morning after they thought that soap legend Pam St Clement died. The knight in the background of the clip and Kathy's comments to Linda about protecting her friends from danger could back this theory. 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 . Menu. 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! 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 spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. 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. Arthur Simpson-Kent had taken off in Sian's car, and was nowhere to be seen. A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained. Former Eastenders actress Gemma McCluskie, 29, disappeared on March 1, 2012. 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. She later had minor roles in other television shows, before retiring to become a sign language teacher and interpreter. 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. Luisa recently confirmed she was leaving the role, and again revealed this after her final scenes aired. I will be honest it's many years since I last watched EastEnders, so was u aware of the tragic events that had occurred to two of its stars. 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This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Our nights are now sleepless despite our constant tiredness and extreme sadness which never leaves us.". She said at the time: "Finally the time has come to say goodbye to my EastEnders family. Gemmas brother Tony finally admitted to killing his sister during a 2013 trial at the Old Bailey. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. EastEnders actress Jessica Plummer has revealed she knew for a while that her tragic character Chantelle Atkins would be killed by abusive husband Gray. 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. Simpson-Kent, a hairdresser, was remanded in custody ahead of a three-day sentencing hearing, starting on 4 October. The BBC soap teased a huge storyline in February with a flash-forward scene to Christmas 2023 where . 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. 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He was extradited to the UK and charged with the killings in February 2016. She was initially signed on a six-month contract, but subsequently had her contract extended. THE partner of Eastenders actress Sian Blake was today jailed after battering his 43-year-old girlfriend and their sons to death. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. Of the legal process, Srem-Sai said that a "person must be released until you have the legal right to detain them. "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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? [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. 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. He took. She went on to become a sign-language teacher, and interpreter. The pair share three children together, Isla, 19, and twins Darcy and Ava, 18. I have had the most amazing time on EastEnders and will miss the cast and crew so much. The cannabis dealer faces whole life sentences for killing Ms Blake, who had motor neurone disease, and their children. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? We have lost a generation. 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. 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. [12] On 5 January 2016, police searched Blake's home and found three bodies in the garden. 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. Biography [ edit] Alison Newman was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, to David and Jenny Newman. Of course what they don't know is that tragically, Tina never left the Square and died in Gray's house. [5], Blake was born in Walthamstow, London, in 1972, and attended the Guildford School of Acting. Gemma McCluskie was a British television actress. My brother is angry. One of the most popular theories so far is that Nish Panesar will be the one to die, as most if not all six women involved in the storyline have possible motives to want him dead. 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. EastEnders villain Gray Atkins will reveal his murder victim Tina Carter is alive next week, with her apparently spotted near Walford. 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Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon were found buried in the garden of their London home on 5 January. The 57-year-old played loveable Heather Trott on the show for five years before being viciously . At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Their bodies were found buried in the garden of the family home by police after Simpson-Kent had left. Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. [5], On 6 January 2016, the Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission over its handling of the inquiry. "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.". [3][10][11] On 16 December, a family member reported her missing to the Metropolitan Police. Contact info Agent info Lindsey Coulson was born in June 1960 in Edmonton, London, England, UK. It is our case that Simpson-Kent snapped under the pressure of the disease, the way it was killing Sian and the inevitability of it all. 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.