Kalamata: Aunt takes custody of children following femicide
The sister of the 39-year-old woman murdered in Kalamata by her 41-year-old husband will take temporary custody of the two minor children.
Kalamata: Aunt takes custody of children following femicide
The sister of the 39-year-old woman who died at the hands of her husband in Kalamata will assume guardianship of the two minor children of the victim for a period of time. She is the only surviving member of the victim's family.
This development follows an order issued by a prosecutor and investigating magistrate for the detention of the 41-year-old perpetrator, who faces charges of the manslaughter of his wife. The final decision on permanent custody will be issued by the judicial authorities in the coming days.
For now, the two children are staying in the city's medical facility, in a safe space, with the assistance of child mental health specialists. The authorities have granted permission only to their aunt to visit and see the minors during their hospitalisation.
At the same time, contact has been prohibited between the accused's parents and the children. This decision came following the stance taken by the 41-year-old during his testimony, in which he allegedly attempted to shift responsibility to his wife.
The incident has shocked society in Messinia. Both the municipal authority and the ecclesiastical community of the area are working together to find a home where the children will live with their aunt after their discharge from hospital.
Efforts are being made to create appropriate living conditions for the new family unit. In addition, possibilities are being explored for the professional integration of the victim's sister, so that she can meet the needs of the children. Social services are closely monitoring the situation, giving priority to the psychological care and safety of the two minors.
Source: Newsbeast
Source: Newsbeast