Body found in suitcase in Athens 11 days ago that of 38-year-old British woman
Greek authorities have identified a body found in a suitcase in Athens as a 38-year-old British woman. The discovery was made by a homeless man in a derelict building, and police are currently investigating the circumstances of her death.
Why it matters
The identification of the victim is a critical step in a criminal investigation that has drawn international cooperation between Greek, British, and US authorities.
Kypseli, a district popular among foreign nationals in downtown Athens where the suitcase was reportedly discovered. Photograph: Dimitris Aspiotis/Rex/Shutterstock Kypseli, a district popular among foreign nationals in downtown Athens where the suitcase was reportedly discovered. Photograph: Dimitris Aspiotis/Rex/Shutterstock Greece Body found in suitcase in Athens 11 days ago that of 38-year-old British woman Greek authorities identify remains after reported discovery in a derelict building by homeless man
Prefer the Guardian on Google A body found in a suitcase in an abandoned building in central Athens has been identified as a 38-year-old British woman, with Greek authorities saying she had been dead for several weeks.
Eleven days after the macabre find, police said they were able to shed some light on the mystery of a body that until Wednesday had remained unidentified, after appealing to foreign law enforcement agencies.
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