Murder of 24-year-old in Agios Panteleimon: Video shows suspect with suitcase
Authorities identified a 20-year-old from Guinea as the main suspect in the murder of Aramata. His flatmate "gave him away" following his own confession.
Flatmate reveals perpetrator — video places him with suitcase
Within days of the discovery of the body, authorities identified the main suspect in the murder of 24-year-old Aramata, according to tanea.gr. On Wednesday 11 November, police turned their attention to a 20-year-old from Guinea residing in the Agios Panteleimon area, where the suitcase containing the body was found.
His flatmate played a decisive role in his identification: he reportedly revealed to authorities that the suspect confessed to his actions before leaving the country. Meanwhile, Greece's police force has video footage showing the 20-year-old carrying the suitcase through the narrow streets of the area.
Following the disappearance of the 24-year-old, the suspect initially travelled to Italy and then to France. According to ERT, Greek authorities may seek the assistance of French police forces to locate him.
Authorities believe this is a crime of passion. The two reportedly had an intense row at the suspect's home. According to the same source, the young man took her life, placed the body in the suitcase and abandoned it on a pavement. The case came to light when a passer-by noticed a hand protruding from the suitcase and alerted police.
The exact causes of death remain unclear. The forensic examination showed that the hyoid bone bears no fracture — a finding that would suggest strangulation — however this scenario is not ruled out, as the perpetrator may have used a pillow. Histological examination is ongoing. Initial examination considered drug involvement, however this scenario is being ruled out.
Investigators are also searching for the 24-year-old's mobile phone to check call records, in order to clarify motives.
Source: Google News CY — Crime (el)