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Missing Woman Found Dead in Izmir, Suspect Arrested

Published January 14, 2026, 18:02
Missing Woman Found Dead in Izmir, Suspect Arrested

Mihriban Yılmaz, who had been reported missing in Izmir, Turkey, was found dead in a forest area of Bornova. A suspect has been arrested and confessed to strangling the 26-year-old, indicating where he had buried her. Yılmaz disappeared on December 29, 2025, after stating she was meeting someone. Police investigations led to the recovery of the body and the arrest of the perpetrator. A total of five people were arrested, but only the main suspect remains in custody, while the other four were released under restrictive conditions. The case is ongoing.