Man arrested after Scottish woman found dead inside suitcase in Athens
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Athens following the discovery of the body of a 38-year-old Scottish woman inside a suitcase. Police identified the suspect through video footage and confirmed he had been using the victim's bank card after her death.
Why it matters
This is a significant international criminal case involving a UK citizen abroad, highlighting cross-border police cooperation.
Elisabeth-Jane Ross is believed to have died between five and seven days before she was found on 18 July. Elisabeth-Jane Ross is believed to have died between five and seven days before she was found on 18 July. Greece Man arrested after Scottish woman found dead inside suitcase in Athens Greek police say 26-year-old foreigner is believed to have left Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s body in derelict building
Prefer the Guardian on Google A man has been arrested after the death of a Scottish woman whose body was found inside a suitcase in Athens.
The 26-year-old man, who Greek police said was a foreigner, was arrested after the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross. The 38-year-old’s body was discovered inside a suitcase by a homeless man in a derelict building in the Kypseli area of Athens on 18 July.
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