11.04.2025 11:31
In Esenyurt, Istanbul, it has been determined that Nurcan Karabulut, whose body was found in a wooded area about 10 months ago and was recorded as a suspicious death, was raped and subsequently murdered. The police have detained three individuals, including Nurcan Karabulut's boyfriend and ex-boyfriend.
On June 25, 2024, in the Ardıçlı neighborhood of Esenyurt, citizens walking on the path used to access the TEM Highway noticed a woman lying on the ground and reported it to the police. Upon arrival, the police teams determined that the woman lying face down had passed away.
DEATH WAS FOUND SUSPICIOUS The deceased woman's bag, wallet, personal belongings, and a bag containing spare clothes were found nearby. Initial examinations revealed that the woman had a slight amount of blood coming from her nose, and the incident was recorded as a suspicious death.
RAPED AND MURDERED In the examination conducted at the Forensic Medicine Institution, it was determined that Nurcan Karabulut had been raped and that she had been strangled to death by applying pressure to her neck.
EX AND CURRENT BOYFRIEND IN CUSTODY Following this development, a murder investigation was initiated by the Homicide Bureau. In their investigation, police teams detained M.G. (41), the boyfriend Nurcan Karabulut met at the scene, her ex-boyfriend H.T. (39), and M.G.'s brother R.G. (44).
It was reported that the suspects interrogated at the Homicide Bureau denied the charges related to the incident. The suspects, whose police procedures were completed, were referred to the courthouse.
Nurcan Karabulut