Body in suitcase identified as British woman
Greek authorities confirm remains found in derelict building belong to 38-year-old Elizabeth Jane Ross.
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Greek police have identified the remains of a 38-year-old British woman, Elizabeth Jane Ross, found in a suitcase in a derelict building in Athens. The discovery was made 11 days ago by a homeless man in the Kypseli district. Ms Ross's next of kin have been informed, and it was confirmed she was born in Scotland in 1988.
Ms Ross was last seen by friends on 15 July. Her mobile phone continued to be operational until the news of her identification was released, adding a layer of mystery to the circumstances of her death. Greek homicide officers sent fingerprints to Interpol after local databases yielded no matches. US authorities provided DNA evidence that aided in the identification.
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Investigation into criminal act
Authorities are treating the incident as a criminal act, given how the body was discovered, according to a police spokesperson. Detectives have cordoned off the building on Evelpidon Street as they work to reconstruct Ms Ross's final movements. CCTV footage is being examined, and inquiries are being made with airlines to trace her journey.
Ms Ross had travelled to Greece from the US, arriving on 29 June via Cyprus. A postmortem examination suggested she had been deceased for approximately eight days before the suitcase was found. Local media reported no signs of struggle or injury were found. Greek officials have indicated that UK investigators may be invited to join the inquiry.
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A spokesperson for the British Foreign Office stated that thoughts are with Ms Ross's family, and consular support is being provided. Contact has been made with local authorities.
Questions this report answers
+How was the woman identified?
Greek police sent fingerprints to Interpol after local databases yielded no matches, and US authorities provided DNA evidence that confirmed the identity of the remains. This helped establish the woman was Elizabeth Jane Ross.
+When did the woman die?
A postmortem examination suggested she had been deceased for approximately eight days before the suitcase was found. The body was discovered 11 days ago, indicating she likely died around the end of July.
+What are the police doing now?
Greek homicide officers are treating the case as a criminal act and have cordoned off the building on Evelpidon Street. They are reconstructing her final movements, examining CCTV footage, and tracing her journey via airlines.
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