A TV star who was killed in a horrific murder-suicide by her British oil tycoon husband stated in her ultimate interview earlier than her loss of life ‘you by no means know what can occur’, it has been revealed.
Comic and singer Victoria Vera Blyth’s life was lower quick when her husband David Thomas Blyth killed them each with a gun of their residence in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, on Tuesday, June 11.
Blyth reportedly killed himself and his spouse after the pair acquired right into a bitter battle over her textual content messages, however Turkish officers are but to disclose additional particulars. Police are nonetheless investigation the tragedy.
The British businessman, initially from Edinburgh, was an oil tycoon, proudly owning and working the worldwide agency ASG Inspection, and had three youngsters along with his spouse, who offered the Morning Present on Europe 2 alongside Czech broadcaster Leoš Mareš.
She was additionally closely concerned in charity work, working an organisation that arrange Ankara’s first ever half-marathon.
Simply months earlier than her husband brutally murdered her, the TV presenter stated in her ultimate interview that whereas she had a whole lot of concepts for future initiatives, ‘I do not prefer to plan fully into the long run, since you by no means know what can occur.’
A pal of her’s informed Blesk.cz that Victoria deliberate on shopping for a ranch and returning to her music.
Comic and singer Victoria Vera Blyth’s (pictured) life was lower quick when her husband killed her
Oil tycoon David Thomas Blyth (pictured, proper) killed them each with a gun of their residence in Turkey’s capital, Ankara
Nobody else was injured in the course of the lethal incident, which reportedly stemmed from a heated argument over the presenter’s texts
She offered the Morning Present on Europe 2 alongside Czech broadcaster Leo¿ Mare¿
The couple’s three youngsters, aged 4, ten and 14, have been reportedly in the home on the time and have been positioned within the care of their mom’s household, who travelled to Turkey following the tragedy, in response to native media.
Nobody else was injured in the course of 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 girl along with her household. She studied music at college and have become well-known after releasing her first album in 2004.
She additionally devoted a lot of her time to charity work, working with the Czech organisation Velvet Smile, which helps ‘enhance the standard of life for households of sick and disabled youngsters, and victims of home abuse’, in response to its web site.
Blyth and her husband left three youngsters behind
The murder-suicide reportedly stemmed from a heated argument over the presenter’s texts
Victoria was born in South Africa and moved to the Czech Republic as a younger girl along with her household
She additionally devoted a lot of her time to charity work
Victoria additionally based DazSpor, the organisers of working races throughout Turkey, together with a half-marathon within the nation’s capital.
The charity stated in a social media publish: ‘We’re deeply saddened by the passing of founding father of DazSpor Mrs. Victoria Blyth.’
Her sister, Alexandra, wrote a tribute to her sister on Instagram, and revealed her household had solely lately buried their father.
The publish 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, along with her laughter, optimistic spirit, drive and power, has left us without end.
‘Please, I am begging you all, give us time for the sake of the kids.
‘My household goes by a really tough time as a result of they misplaced each dad and mom. We lately buried our father and now our sister and brother-in-law and we want time to recuperate, however most of all we must be right here for the kids.
‘We actually respect your stunning messages, however in these tough occasions we want time to breathe.’
Blyth was an oil tycoon, proudly owning and working the worldwide agency ASG Inspection, and had three youngsters along with his spouse
Victoria studied music at college and rose to fame after releasing her first album in 2004
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 Overseas, Commonwealth and Growth Workplace informed the Solar: ‘We’re supporting the household of a British man who has died in Turkey and are involved with the native authorities.’
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Overseas 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 involved along with her household and is offering consular help. With regard to the survivors, we is not going to present any additional info.’
