A 17-year-old clothing store employee died in a hospital 2 days after a fight involving “Below Deck” alum João Franco and his brother, Karlos, in Bodrum, Turkey. Both brothers were arrested and remain in prison following the confrontation on November 7.
João, 36, and Karlos became involved in an argument with employees outside a clothing shop in the Bodrum district of Muğla. Local reports allege that the brothers used profanity before the dispute became physical.
CCTV footage appears to show Karlos throwing the first punch. João initially appears to pull his brother away from an employee, who then appears to swing at them.
More employees join the confrontation, with participants exchanging punches and kicks. One person lifts a stool and attempts to throw it at the brothers.
João appears to try to separate those involved at several points, but he’s later seen appearing to throw a punch, after which an employee falls and remains motionless. Local reports identified the employee as the 17-year-old and said he struck his head on steps when he fell.
The teenager reportedly suffered a severe head injury and cardiac arrest. Emergency responders revived him before he was taken to Muğla Training and Research Hospital in critical condition. His death was reported on November 9.
The brothers were taken to Bodrum Courthouse following the fight. A source familiar with their situation said they’re “awaiting the next steps.”
