Lusodescendant and brother arrested after teenage death in Turkey

João Franco, a lusodescendant who participated in the American reality show “Below Deck”, was arrested, along with his brother, Carlos Franco, after a dispute that resulted in the death of a minor in Bodrum, Turkey.

The information was advanced by the local press, which says that in addition to the brothers, two other people were arrested.

João Franco, 36, and Carlos Franco, 34, were born in Zimbabwe, but have a Portuguese father.

According to Associated Press (AP), the feud took place on Saturday, with the victim, Muhammet Koyabakan, died on Monday. According to the international press, there are still video surveillance images that show that the teenager continued to be assaulted after falling to the ground.

According to what the press describes, the two brothers, who allegedly would be under the influence of alcohol, began to discuss and exchange insults with employees of a clothing store. The situation intensified, passed into the street and several people began to attack.

Already in court, João and Carlos saw that they were ordered the measure of preventive detention, and the other two arrested were released. According to the Associated Press, the two brothers told the authorities they were attacked and reacted to defend themselves, he also denied that they had attacked Koyabakan.

After being assaulted, the 17 - year - old was hospitalized with head injuries. He first passed through one hospital and then transferred to another, where he died on Monday.

The accusations against the brothers are not known by the Turkish press. It should be noted that Bodrum is a port city in the Aegean Sea, being a favorite destination for people who own yachts.

João Franco is a yacht captain who became known after participating in the series “Below Deck”, issued in Portugal by SIC Caras, and who accompanies the life of the crew of luxury yachts, as well as the daily life with passengers. 

Participation in the American program took place in 2018, in the third season of the program. João Franco returned the following season as well and also joined the "Below Deck Down Under" programs and later became captain of his own yacht.