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Afghan arrested over murder of 38-year-old Briton found in suitcase in Greece
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Greek police have solved the murder of a 38-year-old British woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens' Kypseli district in July.
- A 26-year-old Afghan national has been charged with homicide, robbery, and weapons offenses, and reportedly confessed to some actions during police questioning.
- Investigators used fingerprint analysis, digital video footage, and international cooperation with US authorities, the UK's National Crime Agency, and Police Scotland to identify the victim and suspect.
- The suspect admitted to placing the victim's body in a suitcase and using her bank cards to withdraw cash; weapons including a replica pistol and knife were seized from his home.
- The case was handled by the Department of Crimes against Life and Personal Freedom within the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime, and the suspect has been brought before the prosecutor's office.
