Chilling massacre by social media influencer Sergen Altunbaş: Final messages with his wife revealed... 'I have only one way left...'
In Adana, social media influencer Sergen Altunbaş, known for his videos on 'How to get a US visa?', suffered a mental breakdown, killed his 6 and 8-year-old children, and then took his own life. Altunbaş's final messages with his wife have been revealed.
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A horrific murder took place at a villa in the Boynuyoğun neighborhood of the Sarıçam district in Adana. Influencer Sergen Altunbaş, known for his social media video titled 'How to get a US visa?', suffered a mental breakdown after arguing with his wife. Altunbaş shot his 6-year-old son Mert and 8-year-old daughter Ada with a handgun before taking his own life with the same weapon.
As the background and details of the incident emerged, the messages he sent before the murder caused horror.
HE SHOT HIS CHILDREN FIRST, THEN HIMSELF
Sergen Altunbaş's wife, G.A., had left their home after an argument with her husband some time ago. Following his wife's refusal to return, Altunbaş killed their children, Mert and Ada, and then committed suicide.
The incident occurred in the evening hours. After hearing gunshots, local residents notified the police. Medical teams arriving at the scene determined that the father and his two children had lost their lives.
LUXURY VEHICLE TORCHED
G.A. and her relatives, who arrived at the scene, were in deep shock after receiving the tragic news. The grieving relatives set fire to Sergen Altunbaş's luxury vehicle.
Following the investigation at the scene, the bodies of the father and his children were taken to the Adana Forensic Medicine Institute for autopsies.
FINAL MESSAGES REVEALED: "I HAVE ONLY ONE WAY LEFT"
The messages Sergen Altunbaş sent to his wife minutes before committing the murder have come to light. Altunbaş sent a message to G.A. saying, "I have only one way left. Do you know why I am not leaving the children to you?"
It was learned that Sergen Altunbaş and G.A. had divorced in 2021 but continued to live together. It was stated that despite their separation, the couple continued to live in the same house while maintaining their relationship.
Altunbaş's previous posts on his social media accounts also drew attention. It was reported in the press that he had shared a post some time ago stating, "A woman can make you a king or a disgrace."
BODIES RELEASED TO THEIR FAMILIES
The autopsies following the murder have been completed, and the bodies have begun to be released to their families.
It was learned that the bodies of Sergen Altunbaş and his children would be collected by their families for burial.