Double murderer from Loutraki arrested six years later in Kato Patisia
Greek Police arrested a 43-year-old Albanian convicted of the double murder in Loutraki in 2020. A pistol, hand grenades and forged documents were found in his flat.
Arrest of wanted man for double murder in Loutraki after six years on the run
According to Dialogos, Greek Police arrested a 43-year-old Albanian national on the morning of Thursday 5 November, convicted of the double murder that shocked the country in October 2020 in the Flambouro area of Corinthia, near Loutraki. The man was located in a flat in Kato Patisia following six years of investigations.
The arrest operation was coordinated by the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime, with the assistance of EKAM and the presence of a prosecuting authority representative. During a search of the flat, police confiscated a pistol, two operational hand grenades and forged identity documents. Some media reported that the authorities are investigating information about possible preparation for a new criminal act, though no specific target or plan has been officially confirmed.
The 2020 crime
On the night of 10 to 11 October 2020, a 43-year-old woman and a 42-year-old pharmacist were found dead in a country residence in Flambouro, Corinthia. According to police investigation, both had received fatal blows from an axe. The arrested man is said to have been the woman's former partner, while the pharmacist was in a relationship with her.
Following the murders, according to Greek Police, money and jewellery were taken from the victims, and the woman's car was transported to an isolated area where it was set on fire. Conviction rulings had been issued against the arrested man for wilful murder with premeditation in succession, robbery in succession and damage to property by fire.
International search and criminal record
From cooperation between Greek Police and Albanian authorities, it emerged that the man was also wanted for another case: an international warrant was outstanding for attempted armed robbery in complicity. Greek Police state that he had previously been of concern to police authorities for drug offences, robberies and breaches of firearms legislation.
As part of the same operation, a 41-year-old foreign national was also arrested, facing charges of harbouring a criminal and breach of legislation concerning foreigners. An additional file was opened against the 43-year-old for violence against employees and judicial officials, forgery and breaches of legislation concerning firearms and foreigners.
The two arrested individuals were brought before the competent prosecuting authority. The authorities are also examining the circumstances under which the convicted man managed to remain at large for six years.
Source: Dialogos