Scottish aid worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross is reported dead in Athens; case linked to a derelict building discovery, with Afghan suspect Sharif Ahmadzai in court
Elisabeth-Jane Ross, known as Lisa, 38, was found in a suitcase in a derelict Athens building on July 18. Greek police have arrested a 26-year-old man, reportedly an Afghan boxer, in connection with her death. Investigations trace her to Edinburgh; consular support is being provided by the Foreign Office.
Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, known as Lisa, has been found dead in a derelict Athens site. The 26-year-old Afghan suspect, reported as Sharif Ahmadzai, is in court facing murder charges, with alleged theft from the victim’s accounts. Police are pursuing inquiries and tissue analysis is underway to confirm cause of death.