FORMER Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons were murdered in 2015. 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. 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. "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? [5], Blake was born in Walthamstow, London, in 1972, and attended the Guildford School of Acting. The star's former lover - Tony McCann - died on Monday amid serving a minimum of 21 years at high-security HMP Gartree in Leics . 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Gemma McCluskie was a British television actress. He used a friend's card to book a 900 flight to Ghana. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. "Sian was unable to protect her precious children. [2], Blake and her two sons went missing on 13 December 2015. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. But as Tina was on her own when she learned the truth, she headed back to the house to confront Gray. The youngest of three children, her father was Jamaican. 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. Born June 1960 Read about our approach to external linking. Sian Blake murder: EastEnders star's partner Arthur Simpson-Kent charged with killing actress and her sons. 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. CCTV footage from the day Gemma went missing showed Tony dragging a heavy suitcase into a taxi. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy - IMDb Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually killed her, or if she managed to survive. Is Tina dead in EastEnders? Has Gray killed her and how did she die 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. She said at the time: "Finally the time has come to say goodbye to my EastEnders family. "The brutality of the killing, the fact the bodies were concealed, the admissions made and the attempts made to clear the scene. What happened to Sian Blake, when was the EastEnders actress murdered Gray suddenly backtracks and says he actually can't be certain 100 percent that it was Tina he saw, but that he believed it was the case. EastEnders' Gemma McCluskie murder: Brother guilty - BBC News She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Clocking Off (2000). EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed her. But why did he do it? 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. Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually . Cat is Cosmopolitan UK's features editor covering women's issues, health and current affairs. [13], Blake's car was discovered on 3 January 2016 in Bethnal Green. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. In February 2016, Arthur Simpson-Kent was extradited to the UK, where he was later charged with the killings and forced to stand trial. 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. 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. 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. With Denises partner Jack Branning currently investigating Ravi for his dodgy dealings, could his investigation also extend to Nish too? 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.". 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. TV Shows. The EastEnders Murderers: True Crime, Real Tragedy. 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. Could Nish's battle to buy the iconic Queen Vic pub lead to his death? Murdered EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie 'had zest for life' 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. In a recent post about Kerry, Jamie wrote: "A . 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. 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. 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. FORMER Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons were murdered in 2015. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. 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. After initial concerns about his whereabouts, the then-48-year-old soon became high on the police's list of people to speak to. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. EASTENDERS fans are predicting a horror murder twist for Suki Panesar. But he added: "There was no agreement to kill in this way and it was against this backdrop that the guilty pleas were entered. Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. 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. 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. 'It's lost it's way': Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson BLASTS Former EastEnders actress Nicola Cowper's killer boyfriend has died. 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. She was initially signed on a six-month contract, but subsequently had her contract extended. OK! 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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. He wouldnt even be the first character to meet a grisly end in the pub, with the show already having set a precedent for multiple murders within the establishment. 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