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Turkish Hotel Staff on Trial After Family's Poisoning Deaths
4/22/2026
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Story summary
- Six hotel staff and pest control workers stand trial in Turkey for negligence.
- The German Böcek family died after insecticide poisoning at Harbour Suites Old City hotel in Istanbul.
- The Böcek family fell ill on November 12, 2025.
- Their two children died soon after hospitalization.
- Prosecutors seek 2 years 8 months to 22 years for negligence, noting phosphine gas and safety lapses, and that other guests were affected.
