26-year-old Afghan boxer charged with murder and robbery in Athens; identified as the suspect in the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross, Scottish aid worker.
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.
The body of a 38-year-old woman has been found inside a suitcase in an abandoned Athens building. A migrant suspect, identified from street-camera footage, has been arrested and will face court within 24 hours. International cooperation aided the investigation.