Murder of 80-year-old in Galatsi: 48-year-old foreign national arrested after three months
Police have solved the homicide of an elderly man found dead on 25 July. The suspect was arrested on 29 October with an arrest warrant.
Arrest in murder of 80-year-old in Galatsi — three months after crime
According to Ethnos, police have solved the homicide of an 80-year-old in Galatsi, a case that remained open for approximately three months. On the morning of 29 October, a man accused of intentional homicide was arrested on warrant. Most sources identify him as a 48-year-old foreign national, while one source states he is a 46-year-old of Albanian origin.
Elderly man found dead by his son
The homicide was committed on 24 July 2026. The 80-year-old was found dead the following day, on 25 July, inside his home. He was found dead by his son, who had attempted repeatedly to contact him by telephone — both on his landline and mobile — without success. The elderly man was reported to have had mobility problems.
What forensic examination revealed
The forensic examination concluded that the 80-year-old's death was caused by strangulation. Additional information mentions obstruction of the airways, with police assessing that a pillow was used against the victim's face.
The scene inside the home
Police investigation revealed that the accused entered the house initially with the intention of theft and then strangled the elderly man. In the bedroom, scattered items were found, and a drawer had been removed from a bedside table. These findings contributed to establishing the circumstances of the crime's commission.
How the suspect was traced
Authorities came upon the suspect's trail by utilising material from security cameras in the area. During interrogation, according to information, the accused fell into contradictions. Following his arrest on 29 October, he was brought before the competent prosecutor. The case file formed relates to intentional homicide.
Source: Ethnos