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- TV presenter Victoria Vera Blyth was killed by her British businessman husband
- Oil tycoon David Thomas Blyth killed his spouse and himself of their Ankara dwelling
- The couple left behind three younger youngsters
A British businessman has shot and killed his TV star spouse and himself in a tragic murder-suicide at their dwelling in Turkey after getting right into a row over her texts.
Comic Victoria Vera Blyth’s life was minimize quick after her husband David Thomas Blyth killed them each of their dwelling in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, on Tuesday, June 11.
Blyth was an oil tycoon, proudly owning and operating the worldwide agency ASG Inspection, and had three youngsters along with his spouse, who offered the Morning Present on Europe 2 alongside Czech broadcaster Leoš Mareš.
The three youngsters, aged 4, ten and 14, have been positioned within the care of their mom’s household, who travelled to Turkey following the tragedy, based on native media.
Nobody else was injured in the course of the lethal incident, which reportedly stemmed from a heated argument over the presenter’s texts.
The pair married in 2014 and lived collectively in Prague for a number of years earlier than transferring to Turkey after Blyth’s work took him to the Center East.
Victoria was born in South Africa and moved to the Czech Republic as a younger girl together with her household. She studied music at college and have become well-known after releasing her first album in 2004.
Comic Victoria Vera Blyth’s (pictured, left) life was minimize quick after her husband David Thomas Blyth (proper) killed them each at their dwelling in Turkey’s capital Ankara
Blyth was an oil tycoon, proudly owning and operating the worldwide agency ASG Inspection, and had three youngsters along with his spouse
Victoria studied music at college and rose to fame after releasing her first album in 2004
Her sister, Alexandra, wrote a tribute to her sister on Instagram, and revealed her household had solely not too long ago buried their father.
The publish learn: ‘It’s with deep unhappiness and ache that I’ve to announce that my beloved and exquisite sister, the sunshine of our lives who introduced us a lot pleasure, together with her laughter, optimistic spirit, drive and vitality, has left us perpetually.
‘Please, I am begging you all, give us time for the sake of the kids.
‘My household goes by way of a really troublesome time as a result of they misplaced each dad and mom. We not too long ago buried our father and now our sister and brother-in-law and we want time to get well, however most of all we should be right here for the kids.
‘We actually recognize your stunning messages, however in these troublesome occasions we want time to breathe.’
The murder-suicide reportedly stemmed from a heated argument over the presenter’s texts
Victoria’s physique, in the meantime, stays in Turkey
She offered the Morning Present on Europe 2 alongside Czech broadcaster Leoš Mareš
Blyth’s stays are stated to have been handed again to his household, who’re taking them again to Scotland. Victoria’s physique, in the meantime, stays in Turkey.
Police are nonetheless investigating the tragic incident.
A spokesperson for the Overseas, Commonwealth and Growth Workplace instructed the Solar: ‘We’re supporting the household of a British man who has died in Turkey and are in touch with the native authorities.’
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Overseas Affairs of the Czech Republic added: ‘I can verify {that a} Czech citizen died a violent demise in Türkiye.
‘Our embassy in Ankara is in touch together with her household and is offering consular help. With regard to the survivors, we is not going to present any additional info.’
