University Lecturer's Death: Man, Ertan Ersoy , Allegedly Killed His Lecturer Wife Because He Thought She was Cheating

 

A man, accused of the tragic death of his wife, confided in a friend about his suspicions of her infidelity, as revealed in court. Ertan Ersoy faces allegations of causing the death of university lecturer Dr. Antonella Castelvedere, who was discovered fatally stabbed in their Colchester, Essex home on June 1 of the previous year. 

During the trial at Chelmsford Crown Court, it came to light that the 51-year-old husband had shared his marital difficulties with his fellow Turk, Mahmut Bektas. Their acquaintance began when Mr. Bektas arrived in the UK from Turkey in 2021, having received Ersoy's contact information from a London agency.

Assisted by a Turkish interpreter in court, Mr. Bektas recounted, "He spoke about the issues he was facing with his wife, mentioning the strain in their relationship. He also expressed his suspicion that his wife might be unfaithful. I offered to assist him as a therapist since it seemed like he sought my professional help, but I also asked if he just needed a friend."

Ersoy informed him that Dr. Castelvedere was preoccupied with her past relationships, which left him frustrated. "He questioned why she had kept old letters and mementos from previous relationships," Mr. Bektas added.

Ersoy disclosed that he had checked his wife's emails and found messages from someone from her past who couldn't forget about her. Mr. Bektas also mentioned that Ersoy claimed Dr. Castelvedere had physically assaulted him. 

When asked for details about the alleged assault, Mr. Bektas couldn't recall specifics but noted that objects might have been thrown.

Mr. Bektas met Dr. Castelvedere in March 2022 and, during their conversation, she admitted to being unhappy in the relationship but affirmed her love for Ersoy. She told him, "Yes, I do love him, but I'm unhappy."

Ersoy inquired about their meeting later, and Mr. Bektas suggested they both seek therapy, either as a couple or individually. The court heard a message from Dr. Castelvedere sent to Mr. Bektas on May 31, expressing concern about Ersoy's deteriorating mental state and her own safety.

In response, Mr. Bektas offered to connect Ersoy with a psychotherapist, hoping that professional help would make a positive impact. 

Tragically, Dr. Castelvedere was found fatally stabbed in their Colchester home on June 1 of the same year. She was a lecturer at the University of Suffolk, teaching an MA course in English and creative writing, while Ersoy also worked as a lecturer. Ersoy denies the charge of murder but has admitted to manslaughter.

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