Greece’s national police service and security force
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.
38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross has been found dead in a derelict Athens building. A 26-year-old Afghan boxer, Sharif Ahmadzai, is facing charges including homicide with intent and robbery. Greek authorities say he admitted moving the body but denies murder. Investigations involve CCTV review and tissue analysis; temperatures during the time of death reached around 36C.
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.