Joao Franco (Below Deck Star) Arrest News: Joao Franco, best known for appearing on the popular American reality TV series Below Deck, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The 36-year-old reality TV star has landed in controversy after being arrested in Turkey following a deadly fight at a store.
Joao Franco Fight Video: Below Deck Star & His Brother Arrested After Teen Boy’s Death In Fistfight
Below Deck alum Joao Franco and his brother Karlos Franco reportedly got arrested in Turkey over the weekend following an alleged altercation that claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy, according to local media reports and Page Six.
The brothers were taken into custody after a reported “incident in a clothes shop” in the Bodrum district of Muğla, Turkey. The altercation allegedly left a teenager with serious injuries, requiring medics to revive him. According to the outlet, the siblings were reportedly intoxicated and got into an argument with store employees after using “foul language”. The disagreement soon turned physical, during which a 17-year-old staff member allegedly fell after being punched and struck his head against the stairs. He reportedly suffered a head injury and went into cardiac arrest.
Turkish news outlet Haberler later reported that the teenager succumbed to his injuries. On Wednesday (Nov 11), the publication released CCTV footage purportedly showing the altercation. The video appears to show two men, believed to be João and Karlos, walking out of the store before getting involved in a physical confrontation. The man believed to be Karlos appears to throw the first visible punch, while João seemingly tries to pull his brother away from the others before appearing to throw a punch himself.
Who Is Joao Franco’s GF?
Joao Franco has been in a relationship with yacht chef Domi Tiesi since June 2022. Prior to dating Domi, he was engaged to Michelle Dicu, whom he met while working in the yachting industry. The couple reportedly got engaged around 2020, but their relationship eventually came to an end, with Joao confirming their split in June 2021.