26.11.2025 11:23
In Mardin, the mystery surrounding the incident where Berna Kaya, her husband Mehmet Kaya, and their child Samyeli Kaya were found shot dead in their home remains unsolved. The parents were found in the middle of the room, while the child's lifeless body was on the sofa, and the weapon did not leave the house. As there were no signs of struggle and no forced entry at the door, a special team has been established while the possibility of murder is being investigated.
A brutal incident occurred around 01:00 in the apartment on the 2nd floor of Hacı Şehmus Can Apartment located on Mardin Street in the Turgut Özel Neighborhood of Kızıltepe district in Mardin. Neighbors, who had not heard from the Kaya family, entered the apartment by opening the door with the neighborhood muhtar.
3-PERSON FAMILY FOUND DEAD IN THE HOUSE
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 found motionless, shot in the head. Health and police teams were dispatched to the address upon notification. It was determined that the three individuals had lost their lives.
FATHER'S FUNERAL HELD
The bodies were taken to the morgue of Mardin Training and Research Hospital for autopsy. The bodies of Berna Kaya and her daughter Samyeli were delivered to their relatives after the autopsy procedures and sent to Van. The body of father Mehmet Kaya was buried in the rural İşgören Neighborhood of Savur district after the procedures.
CHILD FOUND ON THE SOFA, PARENTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM
In the examination of the crime scene, it was revealed that the gun believed to have been used in the incident was not found in the house. No signs of struggle were detected in the house, and it was also determined that there was no forced entry at the door. Little Samyeli's lifeless body was found on the sofa, while her parents were found in the middle of the room.
SPECIAL TEAM ESTABLISHED
While the possibility of murder is being considered in the incident, a special team was established by the Provincial Police Department. All City Security Management System (KGYS) and security cameras in the district have been taken under examination. Additionally, the statements of the family's neighbors and relatives are also being taken.