Turkish radio DJ, police arrest fourth suspect after body of 43-year-old found in forest
The body of a Turkish DJ who used to roam the same circle as Mel B and 50 Cent was found in the woods after he and his girlfriend were kidnapped.
Corley Alpergin, 43, and a 33-year-old woman are believed to have been forced into a white van outside their home in Enfield, north London, around 10:30 pm on Thursday.
Mr Alpergin, owner of London radio station Bizim FM, was found dead at the scene at 11:55 am on Saturday near the Oakwood Hill industrial estate in Loughton, Essex.
According to a police statement, the woman, who is said to be his girlfriend, was found unharmed.
Four men have been arrested in connection with DJ’s murder.of Metropolitan Police Department A 55-year-old man said he was arrested around Tottenham in the north today London Arrested and arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police believe he and a 33-year-old woman were forced into a white van outside their home in Enfield, north London, around 10:30 pm on Thursday.
A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 43-year-old radio DJ Corey Alpergin (pictured)
The Sun reports that DJ’s girlfriend was visiting from Turkey. She is now receiving professional assistance from Metropolitan Police officers after being freed from her kidnappers.
Alpergin has worked with American rapper 50 Cent and Spice Girl’s Mel B.
He also posted photos of his family, specifically son Denise and daughter Zara.
Yesterday, his son paid tribute to his late father, writing online:
“You taught me many great lessons in life. I am very grateful.”
Alpergin’s colleague Altan Akturk, 44, also spoke about the life of a DJ.
Bizim FM host said: we are heartbroken.
Turkish-language magazine T-Vine wrote on Facebook:
“My heartfelt condolences to Koray’s family, friends and the entire community.”
Anyone with information about Mr. Alpergin’s murder has been told to turn himself in to the police.
Detective Chief Inspector Kate Kieran of the Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime Unit said: “This is a very fast-paced and complex investigation involving a large number of crime scenes and there are currently four suspects in the murder of Cory Alpurgin. A man was arrested.
“Coley and a 33-year-old woman are believed to have been forced into a white van outside their home address in Ebony Crescent, Enfield around 22:30 on Thursday 13 October.
“I urge anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have seen anything, however minor, to contact the police immediately. We encourage you to review doorbell cameras and drive recorder footage. Investigate. You may have taken something essential to
Police believe Alpergin, the owner of London radio station Bizim FM, was forced into a white van with a 33-year-old woman outside his Enfield home at around 10:30 pm on Thursday. increase.
“Our investigation is still in its very early stages, but we are working on the hypothesis that Koray’s kidnapper was probably known to him and that this was not a random attack.
“I can assure the residents of Enfield and Essex that we understand the course of events here and are doing all we can to bring those responsible to justice.”
Tributes to the radio DJ flooded in after his shocking death was announced.The Bizin FM radio station posted a photo of the owner on social media with the caption “RIP Koray Bizim.”
A translated post describes their shock when they learned of Mr. Alpergin’s death, and the comments below share the broadcaster’s grief.
They also shared compliments from others describing Mr. Alpergin as “the king of London’s radio stations.”
Meanwhile, T-Vine News wrote: He was a brilliant and widely loved man whose radio program brought joy to thousands of people.
“My heartfelt condolences to Koray’s family, friends and the entire community.”
Besime Ahmet wrote on Facebook from a translated post:
Alpergin was found near Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate in Laughton, Essex at 11:55 am on Saturday and was pronounced dead at the scene.Photo: Police vehicles at the Oakwood Hill scene
“My condolences to all his family and friends.
Many added: “May God rest his soul” and “May God have mercy on him”.
The Turkish Police Association said it was assisting the Central Specialized Criminal Investigation Unit in investigating this “sad and tragic incident”.
It prompted the community to provide information.
Essex police had initially launched an investigation, but confirmed on Sunday that Scotland Yard had taken over the investigation after a man was believed to have died in an area overseen by the Metropolitan Police.
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