27.04.2026 18:13
As Başak Schlosser's death, found dead in a hotel room in Fatih, Istanbul, is considered suspicious, missing camera footage and her request for help before her death have deepened the investigation into the incident.
Başak Schlosser, who came to Turkey from Germany for a holiday, was found dead in her hotel room in Fatih, Istanbul. Striking details emerged in the investigation launched into the incident.
FOUND HANGING IN HER ROOM
Staff who could not reach the young woman staying at a hotel in Kumkapı entered the room. Schlosser was found hanging in the room. The coroner deemed the death suspicious.
CAME TO THE HOTEL WITH HER BOYFRIEND
According to a report in Habertürk; after settling into the hotel, Schlosser spent time outside and returned to the hotel with a male friend. The individual stayed in the room for a while and then left the hotel. The young woman being found dead the next day changed the course of the investigation.
9 HOURS OF CAMERA FOOTAGE MISSING
As part of the investigation, the hotel's security cameras were examined, but approximately 9 hours of footage could not be accessed. The recording device was seized, and it is believed the footage may have been deleted.
ASKED FOR HELP BEFORE DEATH
It was revealed that two days before her death, the young woman sought refuge at a workplace and asked for help. The business owner stated that Schlosser spoke to the police on the phone, saying, "They are trying to kidnap me."
5 SUSPECTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Police teams took the hotel owner, employees, and a person last seen with the young woman into custody. DNA samples were taken from the suspects, and they were released after giving their statements.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
As authorities investigate whether the incident was a suicide or a murder, the investigation continues in multiple directions.