Femicide in Drama: Attempted rape before murder of 45-year-old police officer under investigation
Authorities are investigating whether the 50-year-old police officer attempted to rape his wife before killing her with eight knife wounds in Drama.
Attempted rape before murder under investigation in Drama femicide
Authorities handling the femicide case in Drama are investigating the possibility of an attempted rape before the murder of the 45-year-old police officer, according to ethnos.gr. The 45-year-old was found partially naked in the basement of the family home — a detail being evaluated as part of the preliminary investigation and has caused particular concern among Hellenic Police officers.
Authorities are awaiting the results of forensic and laboratory examinations in order to determine precisely what preceded the murder. The suspect, a 50-year-old police officer, was the separated husband of the victim.
The family and social environment
Police officers have at their disposal testimonies from relatives and friends of the couple, according to which the two police officers had been separated in recent times. According to the same information, the 50-year-old struggled to accept the separation, despite reportedly having consulted a psychologist to manage the situation.
Testimonies from the couple's close environment also report that both had jointly decided to continue living in the same house until their eldest daughter completed her national examinations.
The statement of the 16-year-old child
An important aspect of the investigation is the statement of the 16-year-old child of the family, who was in the house at the time the murder was committed. The minor told police that he did not hear voices, arguing or other noise that would suggest intense confrontation between his parents.
Police sources estimate that there may not have been a prolonged or intense argument and that the attack occurred suddenly.
Eight knife wounds and the perpetrator's suicide
According to the same information, the 45-year-old received eight knife wounds from her husband. Subsequently, the 50-year-old left the residence with his car. A short time later he was found dead from gunshot wounds inside the vehicle, at a location that was not far from the house.
According to the assessment of authorities, the 50-year-old travelled a short distance before reaching a relatively isolated spot, where he ended his life.
Source: Google News GR — Crime (el)