- TV presenter Victoria Vera Blyth was killed by her British businessman husband
- Oil tycoon David Thomas Blyth killed his spouse and himself of their Ankara residence
- The couple left behind three younger kids
A British businessman has shot and killed his TV star spouse and himself in a tragic murder-suicide at their residence in Turkey after getting right into a row over her texts.
Comic Victoria Vera Blyth’s life was reduce quick after her husband David Thomas Blyth killed them each of their residence in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, on Tuesday, June 11.
Blyth was an oil tycoon, proudly owning and working the worldwide agency ASG Inspection, and had three kids together with his spouse, who offered the Morning Present on Europe 2 alongside Czech broadcaster Leoš Mareš.
The three kids, aged 4, ten and 14, have been positioned within the care of their mom’s household, who travelled to Turkey following the tragedy, in accordance with native media.
Nobody else was injured throughout the lethal incident, which reportedly stemmed from a heated argument over the presenter’s texts.
The pair married in 2014 and lived collectively in Prague for a number of years earlier than transferring to Turkey after Blyth’s work took him to the Center East.
Victoria was born in South Africa and moved to the Czech Republic as a younger lady together with her household. She studied music at college and have become well-known after releasing her first album in 2004.
Comic Victoria Vera Blyth’s (pictured, left) life was reduce quick after her husband David Thomas Blyth (proper) killed them each at their residence in Turkey’s capital Ankara
Blyth was an oil tycoon, proudly owning and working the worldwide agency ASG Inspection, and had three kids together with his spouse
Victoria studied music at college and rose to fame after releasing her first album in 2004
Her sister, Alexandra, wrote a tribute to her sister on Instagram, and revealed her household had solely not too long ago buried their father.
The put up learn: ‘It’s with deep disappointment and ache that I’ve to announce that my beloved and exquisite sister, the sunshine of our lives who introduced us a lot pleasure, together with her laughter, optimistic spirit, drive and vitality, has left us without end.
‘Please, I am begging you all, give us time for the sake of the youngsters.
‘My household goes by means of a really tough time as a result of they misplaced each dad and mom. We not too long ago buried our father and now our sister and brother-in-law and we want time to get well, however most of all we must be right here for the youngsters.
‘We actually recognize your lovely messages, however in these tough occasions we want time to breathe.’
The murder-suicide reportedly stemmed from a heated argument over the presenter’s texts
Victoria’s physique, in the meantime, stays in Turkey
She offered the Morning Present on Europe 2 alongside Czech broadcaster Leoš Mareš
Blyth’s stays are stated to have been handed again to his household, who’re taking them again to Scotland. Victoria’s physique, in the meantime, stays in Turkey.
Police are nonetheless investigating the tragic incident.
A spokesperson for the International, Commonwealth and Improvement Workplace informed the Solar: ‘We’re supporting the household of a British man who has died in Turkey and are in touch with the native authorities.’
A spokesperson for the Ministry of International Affairs of the Czech Republic added: ‘I can affirm {that a} Czech citizen died a violent loss of life in Türkiye.
‘Our embassy in Ankara is in touch together with her household and is offering consular help. With regard to the survivors, we won’t present any additional info.’
