Murder of 24-year-old in Agios Panteleimon: investigation into involvement of three flatmates
Authorities are investigating the involvement of other individuals in the murder of a 24-year-old woman from Burkina Faso, whose body was found in a suitcase in Agios Panteleimon.
Three flatmates under scrutiny by police in Agios Panteleimon murder investigation
According to lifo.gr, investigations are under way into the murder of a 24-year-old woman from Burkina Faso, whose body was discovered in a suitcase near a bin in Agios Panteleimon on Sunday afternoon.
Beyond the 20-year-old Guinean national, who is considered the main suspect and is being sought in France where he has fled, officers from the Homicide Department are now examining the possible involvement of other individuals. In the shared apartment in the area, which the 24-year-old had moved into on 29 October — one day after her arrival in Athens from Folegandros — a total of three other people were living.
One of the flatmates has already given a statement as a witness, saying that the 20-year-old returned home, admitted that he had killed the girl, cleaned up the space, took his personal belongings and disappeared. The same statement also references the presence of two other flatmates of African origin, who are also under investigation.
Authorities are examining three scenarios regarding their role: active participation in the murder, assistance in transporting the suitcase to the bin, or simply being aware of the facts and disappearing in order to avoid questioning.
The investigation faces serious gaps. The witness claims that the 24-year-old was not brought dead to the apartment, however his description of what took place inside the flat is regarded by police as unclear. Given that the apartment is located a very short distance from the bin, authorities are attempting to map the suitcase's route and to determine whether the murder took place within the specific apartment, at another point in the building, or elsewhere.
At the same time, the forensic examination has so far been unable to determine the exact cause of death. Police believe that the 20-year-old caused asphyxiation of the victim, possibly through the use of a pillow. Investigations are focused on gathering conclusive evidence that will fully establish the crime of manslaughter, paving the way for the issue of an international arrest warrant against him.
Source: Google News GR — Crime (el)