90-year-old woman found dead at home in Burdur

A tragic incident occurred in the evening around 17:00 on Turgut Reis Street in Emek Neighborhood, Burdur. 90-year-old Anakadın Çapkın was found motionless in her home by her spouse M.Y., who had arrived at the house. It was learned that the elderly man realized the situation and immediately called the 112 Emergency Call Center to notify the authorities. Upon the notification, both health teams and security forces were dispatched to the scene. In the initial check by health officials, it was unfortunately confirmed that Anakadın Çapkın had lost her life.

Police teams arriving at the address took security measures in the area and initiated a detailed investigation. Despite the intervention of health teams, it was not possible to revive the elderly woman, and her body was taken to the morgue to determine the exact cause of death. During the examinations, no suspicious finding was immediately found in the house; however, the investigation continues to clarify the situation. The police are evaluating the neighborhood research and statements to understand exactly how the event occurred.

After being found dead, the body was taken for forensic medical examination and removed to the morgue for an autopsy. An autopsy and the completion of the legal process are awaited to determine the definite cause of death. As a routine procedure in such incidents, it is being examined whether there is any element of crime or external intervention. After the police teams complete their work at the scene, the body will be handed over to the relatives.

Following the news of the incident, a shock effect occurred among the residents of the neighborhood, and efforts are being made to reach information regarding Anakadın Çapkın’s health condition. Information is being gathered from her close circle regarding whether the elderly woman had any serious illness previously. Authorities are taking all necessary steps for the fatal incident to be fully clarified, and the legal process is being followed. Judicial proceedings, such as taking the statement of M.Y. and examining camera records if any, continue within the scope of the investigation.

Within the scope of the investigation conducted under the coordination of the Burdur Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, all possibilities are evaluated until the cause of death is finalized. According to information from local sources, work continues intensively to shed light on the incident. The elderly woman will be laid to rest after the funeral procedures and legal investigations are completed. The public and the family are awaiting the results to learn the cause of death from the autopsy to be performed. It is expected that authorities will inform the public about developments regarding the issue.