# Volkan Karaçay murder conviction

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bursa-man-arrested-for-killing-wife-and-brother-in-law
> Updated: 2026-08-11T11:51:15.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In July 2023, Volkan Karaçay was convicted for the murder of his wife, Bedriye Karaçay, in Istanbul. Following a missing-person report, investigators located Bedriye’s body in the Ayazağa forest after Karaçay strangled her and transported the corpse in a vehicle. Karaçay confessed to the crime, which was supported by forensic analysis and security footage, leading to his imprisonment.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Bursa man arrested after killing wife and brother-in-law

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Bursa, Turkey, after fatally shooting his wife and brother-in-law, claiming the double homicide was a ‘matter of honor’ due to suspected infidelity.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-man-arrested-for-killing-wife-and-brother-in-law

### 2026-07-27: Volkan Karaçay convicted of killing wife Bedriye, body found in Istanbul forest

Volkan Karaçay strangled wife Bedriye Karaçay, hid her body in Istanbul’s Ayazağa forest for seven minutes, was arrested after a missing‑person report, confessed and was sentenced to prison.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bedriye-karaay-murder-uncovered-in-istanbul-forest-after-husbands-confession

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