27.11.2025 08:52
A critical development has occurred in the investigation launched after Berna Kaya, her husband Mehmet Kaya, and their child Samyeli Kaya were found dead at home with gunshot wounds to their heads in the Kızıltepe district of Mardin. The family's neighbor, M.C., was apprehended along with a firearm believed to have been used in the incident. The suspect was arrested by the court on charges of "tampering with evidence."
A chilling incident occurred on the night of November 25 in the apartment on the 2nd floor of Hacı Şehmus Can Apartment located on Mardin Street in the Turgut Özal neighborhood of Kızıltepe district, Mardin. Neighbors, who had not heard from the Kaya family, entered the apartment with the help of the neighborhood muhtar by opening the door.
3-MEMBER FAMILY FOUND DEAD WITH GUNSHOT WOUNDS TO THE HEAD
During the inspection of the house, it was observed that father Mehmet Kaya (37), his wife Berna Kaya (33), and their child Samyeli Kaya (5) were lying motionless with gunshot wounds to their heads. Upon notification, health and police teams were dispatched to the address. It was determined that the three-member family had lost their lives. The lifeless bodies were taken to the morgue for autopsy. An investigation was initiated regarding the incident.
THEY WERE BURIED
The funerals of Berna Kaya and her daughter Samyeli Kaya were buried side by side in Akköprü Cemetery in the Tuşba district of Van after the autopsy procedures at Mardin Training and Research Hospital. The funeral of Mehmet Kaya was buried in the rural İşgören neighborhood of Savur district.
SPECIAL TEAM ESTABLISHED
During the investigation conducted by the crime scene investigation teams, it was revealed that the weapon was not found in the house. No signs of struggle were found in the house, and it was also determined that there was no forced entry at the door. The lifeless body of Samyeli was found on the sofa, while her parents were 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 put under examination. Additionally, statements from the family’s neighbors and relatives were also taken.
NEIGHBOR TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ARRESTED
As part of the ongoing investigation, the family's neighbor M.C. was caught with a pistol believed to have been used in the incident. M.C. was arrested by the court for 'tampering with evidence' after being brought to the courthouse for processing.