Greek authorities investigate motive behind murder of Scottish woman found inside suitcase
Greek authorities are investigating the murder of a Scottish charity worker whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Athens. A 26-year-old Afghan man has been accused of intentional homicide, though he denies the murder charge while admitting to disposing of the body.
Why it matters
The case highlights international concerns regarding crime and security involving refugee populations in Europe.
Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s body was found inside a suitcase in Athens. Photograph: Facebook Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s body was found inside a suitcase in Athens. Photograph: Facebook Greece Greek authorities investigate motive behind murder of Scottish woman found inside suitcase Inquiries have focused on Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s last few hours alive and police believe they hold the key to why 38-year-old was targeted
Prefer the Guardian on Google Greek authorities are investigating what may have motivated a 26-year-old Afghan man to kill a Scottish charity worker found dead in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens last month.
Inquiries have focused increasingly on Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s last few hours alive and police believe they hold the key to revealing why the 38-year-old was targeted.
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