01.12.2025 08:21
Images from 5-year-old Samyeli Kaya's 4th birthday celebration have emerged. Samyeli was found dead in her apartment in the Kızıltepe district of Mardin, shot in the head, along with her mother Berna Kaya and father Mehmet Kaya. The footage shows Samyeli blowing out the candle on a cake that has "My Dear Daughter" written on it, and then smiling at the camera.
Images of 5-year-old Samyeli Kaya, who was found shot dead at home with her family in the Kızıltepe district of Mardin, have emerged from her 4th birthday celebration, which she celebrated just a year ago.
On the night of November 25, neighbors who had not heard from the Kaya family entered the house with the neighborhood head. Upon checking the house, they found Mehmet Kaya, his wife Berna Kaya, and their child Samyeli Kaya lying motionless, shot in the head. Following the report, health and police teams were dispatched to the address. The health team's examination confirmed that the Kaya couple and their child Samyeli had lost their lives. The funerals of Berna Kaya and her daughter Samyeli Kaya were buried side by side in Akköprü Cemetery in Van's Tuşba district. Mehmet Kaya's funeral, on the other hand, was held in the rural İşgören neighborhood of Savur district.
NO STRUGGLE SIGNS IN THE HOUSE, NO FORCE ON THE DOOR
In the examination conducted by the crime scene investigation teams, it was determined that the weapon was not found in the house. No signs of struggle were found in the house, and it was also established that there was no forced entry at the door. Samyeli's lifeless body was found on the sofa, while her parents were located in the middle of the room. A special team was established by the Provincial Police Department regarding the incident. All City Security Management System (KGYS) and security cameras in the district were taken under review as part of the investigation. Additionally, statements from the family's neighbors and relatives were also taken.
3 PEOPLE ARRESTED
As part of the investigation, the family's neighbor M.C. was caught with the gun believed to have been used in the incident. M.C. was arrested by the court he was brought to. Nurullah Öner, one of the family's lawyers, stated that M.C. was arrested for 'Evidence tampering' and 'Intentional murder'. Additionally, V.E. and B.K., who were alleged to have assisted M.C., were also arrested for 'Evidence tampering' and sent to prison.
HEARTBREAKING IMAGES
While the investigation continues, images from Samyeli Kaya's 4th birthday celebration have surfaced. The footage shows Mehmet Kaya entering the room with a cake in his hand, while Samyeli blows out the candle on the cake that says 'My Dear Daughter', and then smiles at the camera. It was also seen that Mehmet Kaya kissed his daughter's cheek and they took a family photo.