He was found dead in his house in Manisa, where he lived alone.

He was found dead in his house in Manisa, where he lived alone.

18.01.2026 01:30

Durmuş Yüksek, a 54-year-old man who had been living alone for approximately 14 years in the Alaşehir district of Manisa, was found dead in his home. Yüksek's death was discovered when the real estate agent went to the house to check on him due to a delay in rent payment.

Durmuş Yüksek (54), who lived alone in the Alaşehir district of Manisa, was found dead in his home. Yüksek's death was revealed when the real estate agent, to whom he paid rent, came to the house.

THEY ENCOUNTERED A HORRIFIC SCENE WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED

The incident occurred on the top floor of a 5-story apartment building on İstiklal Street in Sakarya Neighborhood. Yüksek, who pays his rent in the first half of every month, did not make the payment this time, so the real estate agent went to his house. When the real estate agent knocked on the door and received no response, he informed Yüksek's son C.Y., who lives in Sarıgöl.

TEAMS OPENED THE DOOR

When his son was also unable to open the door, the fire department, police, and medical teams were dispatched to the address upon notification. After the fire department opened the door and entered, Yüksek's lifeless body was found.

THE CAUSE OF DEATH IS UNDER INVESTIGATION

After the prosecutor's examination, Yüksek's body was sent to the İzmir Forensic Medicine Institution for autopsy. The cause of Yüksek's death will be determined with the autopsy and police investigation.

It was learned that Yüksek was retired and that his wife passed away about 14 years ago, and he had been living alone since then.

The police are continuing their investigations related to the incident.

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