Former reality-TV star and brother detained in Turkey after altercation leaves teen dead
João Franco and his brother Karlos were arrested in Bodrum following a fight with store employees that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old employee.
A former "Below Deck" participant, João Franco, and his brother Karlos were taken into custody by Turkish authorities after a confrontation outside a clothing store in Bodrum, Muğla province, led to the death of a 17-year-old employee. Local outlets Voices Newspaper and Haberler.com said the brothers used profanity, which escalated into a physical fight with store staff. CCTV footage obtained by Page Six shows Karlos throwing the first punch, while João attempted to intervene and separate his brother from the employee. The dispute quickly involved several employees, with punches, kicks and an attempt to throw a stool. During the scuffle a teenage employee fell, struck his head on steps and suffered a severe head injury. He was revived after cardiac arrest but later died in Muğla Training and Research Hospital, according to Haberler.com. Both brothers were transferred to Bodrum Courthouse and are being held pending further legal action. Representatives for Bodrum municipal police, the local prison and courthouse did not respond to inquiries, and Bravo declined comment.