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João Franco and brother arrested after teen dies following Turkey fight
João Franco and his brother were arrested in Bodrum, Turkey, after a fight outside a clothing store.
Franco is a former star of Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck Down Under; his brother is named as Karlos Franco.
The fight reportedly involved the brothers and store employees, though reports say it is unclear what started the dispute.
A 17-year-old employee hit his head when he fell during the altercation, according to local reports.
He was taken to hospital in critical condition and died on Monday, the Turkish outlet Haberler reported.
The brothers are in prison awaiting their next steps, but no further details about the legal process are given.
João Franco and his brother Karlos were arrested in Turkey after a fight outside a clothing store in Bodrum.
A 17-year-old store employee died after reportedly hitting his head during the altercation.
Local media reported that the teenager suffered cardiac arrest and died at a hospital on Monday.
CCTV footage published by Page Six appears to show Karlos throwing the first punch and João later swinging his fist.
Franco’s friend Colin Macy-O’Toole said he believed João was trying to de-escalate the fight and urged people not to rush to judgment.
- Who
- João Franco and his brother Karlos were arrested. A 17-year-old store employee later died.
- What
- The brothers were arrested after a fight in which the teenager reportedly suffered a fatal head injury.
- When
- The altercation took place on Saturday night. The teenager reportedly died on Monday.
- Where
- Outside a clothing store in the Bodrum district of Muğla, Turkey.
- Why
- The argument reportedly began over profanity. The exact cause of the dispute is unclear.
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An altercation involving João and Karlos Franco took place outside a clothing store in Bodrum.
Turkish outlet Haberler reported that the 17-year-old employee had died at the hospital.
Page Six shared CCTV footage of the reported fight.
- People arrested
- João Franco and his brother Karlos Franco
- Teenager’s age
- 17
- Location
- Bodrum district of Muğla, Turkey
- Reported cause of argument
- Profanity
- Hospital
- Muğla Training and Research Hospital
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What people are saying
Having seen the video footage, my impression is that João appeared to be trying to defend himself and de-escalate an already escalating situation
This is an incredibly tragic situation, and I hope the facts are allowed to come out before anyone rushes to judgment.