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Murder of 38-year-old British woman found in suitcase in Athens solved, Afghan arrested

2026-08-03 19:06:22Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Murder of 38-year-old British woman found in suitcase in Athens solved, Afghan
Elizabeth Ross

Greek police have solved the murder of 38-year-old British woman Elizabeth Ross, whose body was found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in the Kypseli area of ​​Athens.

A 26-year-old Afghan man has been arrested in connection with the incident and charged with intentional homicide, robbery, and weapons violations.

According to investigators, the suspect stated during questioning that he had found the woman dead and, "to avoid involvement," placed her body in a suitcase. He is suspected of then using the victim's bank cards and withdrawing around 10,000 euros.

During the search of his apartment, authorities found and seized an imitation weapon (replica pistol) and a knife.

Investigations have also revealed that the young man allegedly attempted to create a false scenario to mislead authorities.

After the murder, he hung up the victim's phone and used another number to send messages to the 38-year-old's relatives, his wife, and even himself, claiming to be a "jihadist" and that he had killed his wife for religious reasons.

According to investigators, the purpose of these messages was to point the blame at an unknown person and divert the story. However, analysis of phone records, security camera footage and evidence led authorities to the 26-year-old.

How did investigators reach the perpetrator?

Elizabeth Ross arrived in Greece on June 29 from Edinburgh. She had been involved in volunteer activities with churches and humanitarian organizations in various countries for years and was described by relatives as a quiet and dedicated person.

From July 2, she was staying in an apartment in Athens, the keys to which were held by the suspect and his partner. The last safe contact with the victim was recorded on July 15, at around 9:41 p.m., when she spoke on the phone with a close person.

Then, friends and relatives noticed that the messages coming from her phone had changed style and writing style, raising suspicions that the device was being used by another person.

On July 19, the victim's phone was activated in the Arahova area. According to the analysis of phone records and video footage, the suspect, his wife and child were also in the same area.

An important element in the investigation was also the security camera footage. On the evening of July 16, the suspect was filmed arriving by car near the apartment and then leaving with a large suitcase.

A little later, at around 10:43 p.m., he was caught on camera walking away, carrying the suitcase containing the victim's body, as well as a blue bag. About 13 minutes later, he left the area without the suitcase and bag, carrying only a backpack.

Suspicions of the arrested man's partner

The testimony of the suspect's wife also played an important role in the investigation. She stated that she began to suspect his involvement after the victim's official identification was made on July 30.

She left the apartment with her baby and checked into a hotel. According to the investigation file, the suspect gave her 2,550 euros and, a day after the British woman disappeared, gave her a new iPhone 17 Pro. The woman handed over the money and the phone to authorities, suspecting that they were the victim's property.

Investigators continue to work to fully uncover the motive and circumstances of the crime, while the 26-year-old is expected to face justice.


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