20.07.2026 18:20
The 73-year-old man, who had been sought by his relatives for 3 days, was found dead inside a service minibus parked in Sultangazi. The exact cause of the man's death will be determined after the autopsy to be performed at the Forensic Medicine Institution.
A person was found dead inside a parked service minibus in the Habibler neighborhood of Istanbul's Sultangazi district.
IDENTITY DETERMINED
Police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene upon notification. In the initial examination by medical teams at the scene, it was determined that the individual had lost his life. The individual was identified as 73-year-old Haydar Elidemir.
HIS SON REPORTED HIM MISSING 3 DAYS AGO
It was learned that relatives had not heard from the deceased individual for about three days. His son, who lives abroad, went to his father's house after returning to Istanbul on Saturday. The man searching for his father entered the house with the help of a locksmith. Since no one was found at home, a missing person report was filed with the police. Relatives also initiated a search in the vicinity.
CAUSE OF DEATH TO BE DETERMINED BY AUTOPSY
Haydar Elidemir, who was known to have a heart condition, will have his exact cause of death clarified following an autopsy at the Forensic Medicine Institute.