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The Tragic Murder of Azra Gulendam: A Young Woman Brutally Killed by a Successful Businessman
The shocking tale of a 21-year-old journalism student’s murder at the hands of a wealthy real estate agent. Follow the twists and turns of the investigation as authorities piece together the events leading up to the brutal killing.
At the end of July 2021, the residents of Antalya, Turkey, were shocked by a brutal murder that claimed the life of a young 21-year-old girl named Azra Gulendam Haytaoglu. Born in 2000, Azra was a journalism student at Akdeniz University in Antalya. Azra was described as a friendly, lively, and vocal young woman who stood up for her principles.
In summary, in May 2021, Azra began to get to know a man named Mustafa Murat Ayhan, a successful businessman and real estate agent. The acquaintance began after Mustafa was invited to give a lecture at Akdeniz University. Azra was very impressed with Mustafa’s success. As a result, Azra wanted to make Mustafa’s life story the subject of her university assignment. However, Mustafa was not interested in being interviewed, despite Azra’s repeated attempts to contact him. It should be noted that Azra made these interview requests in a professional manner. In other words, Azra was not a promiscuous girl.
In early July 2021, Mustafa, who had been diagnosed with COVID-19, was self-quarantining in his apartment in Antalya. Out of boredom, Mustafa contacted Azra to express his willingness to hold an interview. Mustafa and Azra then met several times at a cafe and restaurant. From that point on, Mustafa began to like Azra. On July 28, 2021, Azra, who had also been diagnosed with COVID-19, had a disagreement with her older sister in their rental home. Azra then left the house to meet Mustafa at a cafe.
