British Mother's Tragic Turkey Death: Autopsy Points to Food Poisoning, Heart Removed Without Consent

The tragic death of British mother Beth Martin, 28, who collapsed while on a family holiday in Turkey in April, is now being attributed to food poisoning, according to a report from the Forensic Medicine Institution cited by local Turkish media outlet Sozcu. This revelation comes alongside a horrifying discovery during a UK autopsy: Beth’s heart had been removed after her death in Turkey, reportedly without her family's knowledge or permission.

Beth, from Portsmouth, had traveled to Turkey with her husband Luke and their two young children, aged eight and five, for what was intended to be a dream family vacation. However, just one day into their trip, on April 27, Beth became "delirious" and was rushed to a local hospital. She was quickly placed in critical care but tragically passed away approximately 24 hours after her admission on April 28.

The family claims they were kept in the dark regarding the severity of Beth's condition and the circumstances surrounding her death. Adding to their nightmare, husband Luke was reportedly accused of poisoning his wife by Turkish authorities and subjected to interrogation before being subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing.

The bombshell report from the Forensic Medicine Institution reportedly concludes that "Martin's death occurred as a result of food poisoning and its complications," adding that no evidence of "traumatic effects" was found. The report also states that a full examination of Beth's heart had been completed, and tissue samples taken from her heart during tests at the Turkish hospital were to be returned to British authorities.

The discovery that Beth's heart was removed without consent has compounded the family's grief and sparked outrage. A fundraiser set up by loved ones highlighted this shocking development, describing it as a "sickening development."

Luke Martin has shared the immense trauma he has endured since his wife's passing. On May 11, he posted on social media, expressing the profound loss: "Two weeks ago me, my wife and two kids set out for a family holiday to Turkey. Only three of us made it back." He described the ordeal as the "worst and most traumatic week of my entire life," particularly the heartbreaking task of telling his young children that their mother would not be coming home. "It broke me," he wrote.

Initial reports from the family indicated that Beth began feeling unwell shortly after their arrival in Turkey on April 27. The following day, Luke called an ambulance, and she was transported to a hospital described by the family as "destitute," where she was swiftly moved into intensive care. While doctors reportedly raised some concerns about Beth's heart, her death occurred the day after her admission.

Further allegations from the family against Turkish authorities include being made to carry Beth's body in a bag through the hospital. They also claim they were initially told they would face a wait of more than two weeks for repatriation of her body, forcing Luke to pay "thousands" to ensure Beth could be flown home on the same flight as him.

This ongoing tragedy highlights the complex and often distressing challenges faced by families when a loved one dies abroad, particularly when questions arise about medical procedures and the repatriation process. The family now seeks full clarity and accountability regarding Beth's treatment and the unauthorized removal of her organ.