Man admits killing Scottish woman found in suitcase, Greek police say
A 26-year-old man has confessed to transporting the body of a Scottish woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, to an abandoned building in Athens. The suspect was arrested on charges including manslaughter and robbery following an international investigation.
Why it matters
The case highlights the complexities of international criminal cooperation and the dangers faced by solo travelers in foreign jurisdictions.
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 transporting the body of a Scottish woman in a suitcase to 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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