Athens, Greece — Greek police say a 26-year-old man has admitted to killing a Scottish woman whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens, marking a major development in a case that has shocked both Greece and Scotland.
The victim, identified as 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross from Scotland, was found on July 18 after a homeless man alerted authorities to the suitcase in the Kypseli district of the Greek capital. Investigators believe she had been dead for several days before her body was discovered. (STV News)
Police said the suspect, an Afghan national, was arrested following an extensive investigation that included reviewing surveillance footage and tracing the use of the victim’s bank cards. Authorities allege the suspect used Ross’s financial cards after her death and attempted to mislead family members by sending messages from her mobile phone. (The Times)
The suspect has reportedly confessed to the killing and now faces charges including manslaughter and robbery, while additional weapons-related charges have also been filed following searches conducted by investigators. Greek authorities continue to examine the exact cause and circumstances of Ross’s death as forensic testing progresses.
Ross had travelled to Greece for humanitarian work and was known for volunteering with organisations supporting refugees and vulnerable women. Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief from family, friends and members of the humanitarian community.
The investigation remains ongoing, with Greek police continuing to gather evidence and work alongside international authorities to establish the full sequence of events leading to her death. (The Times)
