Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece
Greek authorities are investigating the death of a 38-year-old Scottish woman whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Athens. Police Scotland is currently liaising with Greek officials to provide support to the family and assist in the identification process.
Why it matters
The case highlights international cooperation between law enforcement agencies in response to a suspicious death involving a foreign national.
Image source, EUROKINISSI Image caption, Greek police at the scene in the Kypseli district in Athens
The body of a Scottish woman has been found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Greece, prompting a multi-agency investigation.
Police Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in the Kypseli district in Athens on 18 July.
Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, is thought to have travelled to Greece from Cyprus last month, state broadcaster ERT reports. She is believed to have died between five and seven days before she was found.
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