89-year-old woman found dead with bruises in Menidi – 62-year-old son taken into custody
The elderly woman was found dead on Soulios Street, bearing signs of asphyxiation. Her son, a drug user, was taken into custody by authorities.
Dead 89-year-old in Menidi – her son in custody
An 89-year-old woman was found dead in her flat on Soulios Street in Menidi, according to reports from In.gr. Her death was determined to have occurred at approximately 6 p.m. the previous day.
Police were alerted by the woman's 69-year-old nephew, who stated he had heard voices from the house where the elderly woman and her son lived. When police officers arrived at the scene, they found the 89-year-old dead with bruises and scratches on her face and neck.
The coroner who attended the scene stated, according to reports, that death was likely caused by asphyxiation.
The 62-year-old son of the victim, who is believed to be a drug user and to be facing serious psychological problems, was taken into custody by authorities. Both the elderly woman and her son were reportedly employed as rag collectors.
Police are taking a statement from the nephew who raised the alarm.
Source: In.gr