Human remains found in Marathon: Daughter and grandson referred to prosecutor
Human remains were discovered in the basement of a house in Marathon. Two people arrested are being investigated for failure to report a death and fraud against the state.
Marathon: Arrest of daughter and grandson following discovery of remains – investigation into pension payments years after death
A 68-year-old woman and her son are expected to be brought before the judicial authorities following the discovery of human remains in a basement storage area of a residence on Ithaki Street in Marathon, according to the newspaper Ta Nea. The remains are believed to possibly belong to the mother of the 68-year-old, an elderly woman with whom her family had had no contact of any kind for approximately a decade.
The findings were discovered on Friday morning. The remains had been covered with nylon, paper and sheets. A specialist anthropologist was called to the scene to examine the findings to determine whether they belong to the specific elderly woman.
The granddaughter's report and the launch of the investigation
The case began to be investigated approximately two weeks before the discovery of the remains, when the elderly woman's granddaughter approached the authorities. The woman reported that she had not been in contact with her grandmother for approximately ten years and expressed concern about what might have happened. The granddaughter is the sister of the second detainee and daughter of the 68-year-old.
Police searched the elderly woman's records in the EFKA archives and found that no registered death existed. An examination of banking data showed that her account remained active and displayed transactions until August 2026.
The daughter admitted the death – the son denies knowing
During the police investigation, the 68-year-old is alleged to have stated that her mother had died approximately ten years earlier from natural causes due to advanced age. She is also alleged to have admitted that the death was not reported intentionally so that pension payments could continue.
Initially, the woman pointed police to the house courtyard as a burial site. Extensive excavations were carried out using machinery and excavators without result. The searches continued inside the residence, where the remains were ultimately discovered in the basement storage area.
The 68-year-old's son, for his part, denies knowing about his grandmother's death and claims that his mother had not told him where she was.
Charges and investigation into fraud against the state
The two detainees are being held for failure to report the discovery of a death. At the same time, the authorities are examining the possibility of fraud against the state, as the elderly woman's pension is alleged to have been collected for several years after her reported death.
The authorities are now attempting to calculate the total amount paid out after the reported time of death, as well as the money withdrawn from the bank account. Following completion of the financial investigation and the release of laboratory results, it is likely that a separate case file will be opened for fraud.
The authorities are also examining family relationships and the possible existence of financial or inheritance disputes among those involved.
Awaiting results of anthropological examination
The anthropological and forensic examination is expected to prove decisive for the progression of the case. From this examination it is expected to determine whether the remains belong to the missing elderly woman, when her death occurred and whether there are any findings suggesting criminal activity or confirming the claim of natural death.
Source: Ta Nea