Man admits killing British woman found in suitcase, Greek police say
A 26-year-old man has confessed to the killing of a Scottish woman whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Athens, Greece. Authorities are currently finalizing charges and awaiting toxicology reports to determine the exact cause of death.
Why it matters
This case involves international cooperation between law enforcement agencies to resolve a violent crime involving foreign nationals.
Image source, Facebook Image caption, A photo of Elisabeth-Jane Ross which appeared to have been taken in 2015
Greek police say a man has admitted killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in an abandoned building.
Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, was found in the Kypseli district of Athens on 18 July, days after she was reported missing.
Local officers launched an investigation with cooperation from authorities in the US, the UK and Scotland, and now say they have arrested a 26-year-old man - the BBC understands he is from Afghanistan.
The force said he was brought to police headquarters on Thursday where he "confessed to his actions". He was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery and weapons offences, but the exact charges have yet to be finalised under the Greek legal system.
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