Marlene Petersen

Marlene Petersen was a German Erasmus student who tragically died on November 3, 2022, due to poisoning linked to a bedbug pesticide treatment conducted in the apartment below hers in Kadıköy, Istanbul. Her death has prompted an ongoing investigation by the Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, which has connected her death to the hazardous chemicals used during the treatment. The case highlights serious concerns regarding the safety protocols of pest control companies, particularly those that operate without proper oversight.