Double homicide in Bursa over alleged affair

A double homicide occurred in the Yildirim district of Bursa, Turkey, on the morning of Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The 36-year-old perpetrator, identified as Ismail Matur, killed his 56-year-old brother-in-law, Yavuz Yilmaz, and his 27-year-old wife, Canan Matur. The suspect claimed the motive was a "matter of honor," as he suspected the victims were involved in an extramarital affair.

The sequence of events began on the street, where the suspect shot his brother-in-law eight times, resulting in his death. Subsequently, the perpetrator returned to their home and fatally shot his wife. Local police arrived at the scene shortly after, where they arrested Ismail Matur and recovered the firearm used in both killings. Following his arrest, the suspect admitted to the acts while citing the alleged affair as his justification. The authorities have taken the perpetrator into custody as the investigation continues.