Reality TV star João Franco and brother detained in Turkey after fatal altercation
João Franco, known from "Below Deck," and his brother Karlos were arrested in Muğla, Turkey, following a shop dispute that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old employee.
Turkish authorities detained João Franco, a former cast member of the reality series "Below Deck," and his brother Karlos after a confrontation in a clothing store in Muğla on Saturday night. Local reports indicate that the brothers used profanity before an argument escalated into a physical fight. Security footage obtained by Page Six shows Karlos delivering the first punch, after which chairs were thrown and the situation became violent. João Franco is reported to have attempted to intervene but also struck the other party at one point.
During the melee, a 17-year-old store employee fell and suffered a serious head injury that led to cardiac arrest. The teenager was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died, according to Haberler.com.
Both men were taken into custody and appeared before the Bodrum Courthouse, where they remain detained pending further legal proceedings.