28.11.2025 15:00
In the investigation regarding the Kaya family, who were killed with a firearm, the claim of "forbidden love" has come to the forefront. The arrested neighbor, M.C., alleged that Mehmet Kaya had a dispute with his wife due to an affair with another woman, and then he killed his wife and daughter before committing suicide. M.C., who confessed to throwing the weapon into the sewer, was arrested along with another suspect identified as having assisted him. Relatives of the family believe that the incident could be a murder due to missing money and gold.
The incident that occurred on the night of November 25 in the Turgut Özal neighborhood of Kızıltepe district in Mardin continues to shake Turkey. Mehmet Kaya, his wife Berna Kaya, and their 5-year-old daughter Samyeli were found dead with gunshot wounds to their heads by teams that entered the house upon notification from neighbors.
Initial examination at the house revealed: The weapon used in the incident was not found, No signs of forced entry were detected at the door, Only 2 empty cartridges were found in the house, The parents were found in the middle of the room, while little Samyeli was on the sofa. Following the incident, the Provincial Police Department established a special team and launched a wide-ranging investigation.
GUNPOWDER RESIDUE ON FATHER AND CHILD Hand swabs examined at the Diyarbakır Criminal Laboratory revealed gunpowder residue on the hands of Mehmet Kaya and his daughter Samyeli. This finding is considered significant enough to change the course of the investigation.
"I GAVE HIM THE GUN, THEN THREW IT IN THE SEWER" Shortly after the incident, the family's neighbor M.C. was caught with the weapon believed to have been used in the incident. M.C. was arrested by the court for "tampering with evidence." However, his statement was much more striking. M.C. stated, "Mehmet told me he was threatened, so I provided him with a gun. I was at their house at the time of the incident. He argued with his wife, killed her. Then he killed his daughter. He turned to me and said, 'Don't tell anyone about this, or I'll kill you too.' Then he committed suicide. I took the gun and threw it in the sewer," it was learned.
BOMB 'FORBIDDEN LOVE' CLAIM M.C., who stated that he was friends with Mehmet Kaya, indicated that he was at the Kaya family's house at the time of the incident. He claimed that Mehmet Kaya had a relationship with another woman, which led to an argument between Kaya and his wife. He alleged that after the argument, Mehmet Kaya first killed his wife Berna Kaya and then his daughter Samyeli.
NUMBER OF DETAINEES RISES TO 2 In the investigation, V.E., who was determined to have assisted the detained suspect M.C., was also taken into custody. It was emphasized that V.E. was arrested on suspicion of having contact with the suspect and playing a role in the evidence tampering process. Thus, the number of detainees related to the family's death rose to 2.
While the investigation into the incident continues, new footage has emerged showing Mehmet Kaya shopping at a market a day before the incident. "MONEY AND GOLD IN THE HOUSE ARE MISSING" Another development related to the incident has emerged. Mehmet Kaya's brother, Sadık Kaya, stated that after the incident, they suspected suicide, but after recent developments, they believed that his brother and family were killed for money. Additionally, A Haber reporter Sinan Yılmaz reported that the relatives of the Kaya family thought the incident could be a murder and that money and gold in the house were also missing.
STATEMENT FROM THE FAMILY'S LAWYERS The family's lawyers, Nurullah Öner and Seher Acay, also made a statement saying, "Many speculative news about this incident are circulating on both social media and other channels. The arrested person was not only arrested for 'tampering with evidence' but also for the crime of 'murder.' We expect sensitivity from our citizens and the media regarding this tragic incident for both the family and the deceased."