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Influencer's Death: Family Cries Foul on Probe
8 May
Summary
- Influencer found dead in her home on March 13.
- Family alleges blackmail with explicit photos before death.
- Police investigation transparency demanded by family's lawyer.
The death of 27-year-old Turkish influencer Ayşegül Eraslan is under scrutiny as her family voices criticism of the ongoing investigation. Eraslan was discovered deceased in her Kağıthane residence on March 13. Authorities are examining her cellphone, personal notes, and a knife found at the scene.
Legal representatives for Eraslan's family have alleged that the internet personality was subjected to blackmail using explicit photographs prior to her death. They are urging the police to conduct their investigation with more openness. Security footage indicates actor Sunay Kurtuluș visited Eraslan's apartment shortly before her passing. Kurtuluș has provided a statement to authorities and was released.
