Trial in Aigio for the murder of notary Mariza Tertseti-Papadatou in Zakynthos
Three defendants of Albanian origin are being tried in Aigio for the murder of the 69-year-old notary from Zakynthos. The trial continues on 12, 13 and 14 November.
Trial begins for the murder of Mariza Tertseti-Papadatou
The hearing in the Mixed Jury Court of Aigio has begun into the murder of 69-year-old notary Mariza Tertseti-Papadatou, a crime that had shocked Zakynthos society in February 2025. According to imerazante.gr, three men of Albanian origin, who are related to one another, are seated in the dock.
The defendants are aged 46, 50 and 21, and were arrested in May 2025 following arrest warrants. They have been charged with manslaughter, attempted robbery and breach of firearms legislation.
The chronology of the crime
Mariza Tertseti-Papadatou was found dead on the morning of 19 February 2025 outside her home, near her vehicle, by a relative. According to the medical examiner who attended the scene, her death resulted from blows with a sharp object to the left thigh, resulting in massive haemorrhage.
The Hellenic Police assigned the preliminary investigation to the Department of Prosecution and Investigation of Crimes in Zakynthos, with the assistance of a specialised team from the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime. The investigation, which included analysis of digital media and evaluation of gathered evidence, lasted approximately three months.
How the case was solved
In an announcement issued by EL.AS. in late May 2025, the history of the case was described in detail: the 46-year-old and the 50-year-old went to the notary's home with the intention of robbery, using a vehicle driven by the 21-year-old, a relative of the 46-year-old. When the woman resisted, the 46-year-old struck her fatally with a sharp object. The three arrested individuals were subsequently taken before the competent investigating magistrate.
The first day of the trial
On the first day of the hearing, the murdered woman's son, two daughters and sister gave evidence as witnesses. The civil claim is represented by lawyer Stavros Kontonis.
The court presidency announced that the trial will continue on 12, 13 and 14 November, with examination of witnesses and presentation of the case evidence. Should the hearing not be completed by 14 November, 21 November of the same month has been set as a reserve date.
Source: Google News GR — Crime (el)