Bodies of 3 siblings found at sea in Darıca: Statement from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Gebze Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the discovery of the bodies of three siblings on the coast of Darıca, Kocaeli.
- The victims have been identified as siblings G.S. (24), B.S. (15), and M.A.S. (17).
- Preliminary autopsy results show no signs of external trauma, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death.
An investigation is underway after the bodies of three siblings were found on the coast of Darıca, a district in Kocaeli, Turkey. The Gebze Chief Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed that the case is being meticulously examined from all angles to shed light on the tragic incident.
The victims were discovered on the rocky shoreline near Cevher Dudayev Park. Initial identification, based on fingerprint analysis and ongoing investigations, confirmed the deceased as G.S., aged 24, B.S., a 15-year-old girl, and M.A.S., a 17-year-old boy. They were all siblings.
Surveillance footage from the area has reportedly captured the three siblings together shortly before their deaths. Mobile phones and computers seized from the scene have been taken for forensic examination as part of the comprehensive investigation. The prosecutor's office stated that all aspects of the incident are being thoroughly investigated.
Emergency services, including police, health, fire, and coast guard teams, were dispatched to the scene after the discovery. Preliminary autopsy findings have indicated no signs of external injuries, such as beatings or similar marks, on the bodies. The bodies were transported to the Gebze Forensic Medicine Institute morgue for further examination and official identification.
The investigation processes to clarify the incident in all its aspects are being meticulously carried out by our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.