A 33-year-old man from Northolt has been charged with the murder of Koray Alpergin who was found dead in Loughton in October.
Steffan Gordon of Dehavilland Close, Northolt was arrested on 17 December 2022 and the following day he was charged with murder, kidnap and possession of class A drugs.
He appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on 19 December 2022 where he was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 21 December 2022.
Koray Alpergin, aged 43, was found near to Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate in Loughton on the morning of 15 October 2022 by officers from Essex Police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mr Alpergin was a well known Turkish radio DJ who broadcast shows in and around the London area.
Several people have previously been charged with his murder and kidnap: Erdogan Ulcay, 55, Camden, Ali Kavak, 25, Tottenham, A 17-year-old boy, Junior Kettle, 31, Islington.
They are due to appear at the Old Bailey on 6 January 2023.
Two men, aged 29 and 34, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed pending further enquiries.
A 55-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released without further action.
