‘Below Deck’ Captain João Franco Arrested After Fatal Fistfight With Teen

João Franco, a captain from the TV show "Below Deck," and his brother Karlos were arrested in Turkey after a fatal fight outside a clothing store in the Bodrum district of Muğla on Saturday night. Video footage showed the altercation starting as a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical fight, during which João allegedly punched a 17-year-old employee named Muhammet Koyabakan, who later died from his injuries in the hospital two days later. Both brothers remain in custody as of the latest report.

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As of November 12, 2026, João Franco, a captain from the TV show "Below Deck," and his brother Karlos Franco were arrested in Turkey after a fatal brawl that left a 17-year-old store employee, Muhammet Koyabakan, dead. The incident occurred in the Bodrum district of Muğla on Saturday night when the brothers had a verbal dispute with employees of a clothing store. Security camera footage showed Karlos Franco throwing the first punch, and João Franco stepping in to separate his brother from the employee. During the altercation, Muhammet Koyabakan was punched and fell, hitting his head on some steps. He died two days later at Muğla Training and Research Hospital.

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“Below Deck” alum João Franco and his brother, Karlos Franco, were reportedly arrested after a physical altercation in Turkey that left a teen dead. uncertain

that → arrest → teen

Video footage shared by X Bodrum News appeared to show the brothers engaged in a verbal dispute with the employees of a clothing store in the Bodrum district of Muğla Saturday night before things took a tragic turn. asserted

things → share → turn

The local news outlet reported that João, believed to be the yacht captain featured on “Below Deck Down Under” and “Below Deck Mediterranean,” landed a punch on a 17-year-old store employee identified as Muhammet Koyabakan who hit his head on some steps when falling to the ground as a result of the blow. asserted

who → report → blow

The teen died two days later at Muğla Training and Research Hospital. asserted

teen → die → Hospital

Below Deck star João Franco, brother arrested over fatal brawl in Turkey https://t.co/7g15Hc9oCe https://t.co/CFnQ03XHJJ — Turkey Unfolding (@unfoldingturkey) November 12, 2026 Security camera footage captured the brawl and appeared to show Karlos throwing the first punch. João seemed to step in and separate his brother from the employee in what appeared to be an attempt to deescalate the situation. asserted

what → arrest → situation

The employee lunged toward them and swung his fist as other store employees rushed in to assist. asserted

employees → lunge → fist

A scuffle ensued and the group of men began punching and kicking one another. asserted

group → ensue → one

During the physical exchange, one individual lifted a stool and tried throwing it at the Franco brothers. asserted

individual → lift → brothers

(RELATED: 11-Month Old Koah Sharpe Found Buried Alive In Dog Crate For 24 Hours, Father Suspected) asserted

Father → find → Hours

"Below Deck" alum João Franco & brother Karlos reportedly arrested in Turkey after deadly brawl. uncertain

Franco → arrest → brawl

Details: https://t.co/wwGUqoxhuf https://t.co/whqvwgIrhi — TMZ (@TMZ) November 11, 2026 Koyabakan ultimately ended up on the ground, where he lay motionless. asserted

he → end → ground

X Bodrum News reported that he sustained a severe head injury and suffered cardiac arrest. asserted

he → report → arrest

He was revived on-scene by emergency medical responders before he was transported to the hospital in critical condition. asserted

he → revive → condition

He succumbed to his injuries Monday. asserted

He → succumb → injuries

Police have arrested João and Karlos, both of whom remain in custody as of this writing. asserted

both → arrest → writing

‘Below Deck’ Captain João Franco Arrested After Fatal Fistfight With Teen

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