Body of missing man found after police search landfill site for 45 days
- Cumali Turhan was reported missing on November 19, 2024, after failing to arrive at work.
- After 45 days of extensive searching, his body was found at a landfill site in Essex.
- Authorities are continuing their investigation to find those responsible for his disappearance and death.
In November 2024, Cumali Turhan, a 46-year-old man, went missing after being seen in The Globe pub located in Chelmsford, Essex. He was reported missing on November 19 after failing to arrive at work, prompting an investigation by Essex Police that yielded reports of additional potential sightings. As part of the investigation, police turned to the Barista bar and restaurant, another venue overlapped in his last known movements where CCTV failed to capture him leaving. The extensive search efforts continued as police searched through the landfill site in Essex, sparked by ongoing concerns about foul play following his sudden disappearance. A period of 45 days was dedicated to sifting through debris, with officers facing challenging conditions to locate him. The search concluded with the tragic discovery of Turhan’s body and a notification was sent to his family regarding the development. Authorities are still pursuing leads related to suspects linked to the case, including a man who left the UK shortly after Turhan was last contacted, and another individual who faces charges for assisting an offender. The case has raised significant community interest, with public appeals for information ongoing, alongside a call for justice for the seemingly murdered man. The family of Cumali Turhan is now faced with the grief of his loss amid the broader investigation into his death, establishing a focus on addressing the associated criminal elements that may have contributed to this tragic outcome.