João Franco and Brother Arrested in Turkey After Fight Leads to Teen's Death
Reality-TV star João Franco and his brother Karlos were detained by Turkish authorities following a physical altercation that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old store employee.
João Franco, known for his appearances on Below Deck series, and his brother Karlos were taken into custody by Turkish police after a confrontation at a clothing store in Muğla on Nov. 7. Security footage captured a verbal and physical dispute involving the brothers and a 17-year-old employee, during which a stool was thrown at João. The teenager fell, struck his head on the steps, suffered a severe head injury and cardiac arrest, and later died in hospital, according to local reports. Authorities said the incident remains under investigation. Franco has previously appeared on Below Deck Mediterranean (seasons three and four) and Below Deck Down Under (seasons two and four).