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.

Azra Gulendam Haytaoglu. Photo credit: dailystar.co.uk / Newsflash

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.

University student, Azra Gulendam Haytaoglu. Photo credit: mirror.co.uk / Newsflash

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…