Greece’s national police service, guardian of state and public safety
Elisabeth-Jane Ross, known as Lisa, has been found dead in a derelict Athens building. A 26-year-old man, reportedly Afghan, has been arrested in connection with her death. Police identify suspect via fingerprints; consular support is provided to her family.
Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, was found dead in a derelict Athens building on July 18. A 26-year-old Afghan boxer, Sharif Ahmadzai, faces homicide with intent and is accused of robbing Ross’s accounts. He has appeared in court; officials say he admitted moving the body but denies the homicide. Investigations continue; tissue analysis is awaited.
Elisabeth-Jane Ross, an Edinburgh aid worker known as Lisa, has been killed in Athens. Afghan boxer Sharif Ahmadzai has been charged with homicide with intent and related offences after her body was found in a Kypseli derelict building on July 18. Police say autopsy points to asphyxiation; testing continues. Ahmadzai remains in custody as investigations proceed and UK authorities assist with medical records.