Essex Police are continuing their search for Ceyhan Dinler, a man accused of murdering and mutilating a love rival in Chelmsford. The victim, Cumali Turhan, 45, was stabbed and had his tongue and genitals cut off before his body was dumped at a landfill site.
The attack occurred on November 19, 2024, after the two men were seen together on CCTV at The Glove pub in Chelmsford. Police believe the motive was an alleged affair between Turhan and Dinler's partner. Dinler fled to Turkey the day after the murder.
Romanian national Ciprian Ilie, 44, was jailed for seven years in October for assisting an offender and preventing a lawful burial. Turhan's body was found 45 days after the murder at the Enovert landfill site in Stanway, 20 miles away.
Detective Chief Inspector Louise Metcalfe said: 'At the heart of this case is a father who lost his life in truly horrific circumstances and a young daughter who must grow up without him. We are resolute in our determination to ensure our main suspect is also brought before the courts.'
The case is featured in the Channel 4 documentary 'Catching a Killer: Buried Truths', airing on January 6 at 9pm.
