Scottish Woman Found Dead in Athens Suitcase
Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, was discovered in Kypseli; police suspect her phone was used post-mortem.
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The body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a 38-year-old Scottish woman, was discovered in a derelict building in the Kypseli area of Athens on July 18, 2026. A homeless man found the remains inside a suitcase. Ms Ross is believed to have died between five and seven days before her body was found.
Investigation into Post-Mortem Messages
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Greek police are investigating the possibility that Ms Ross's mobile phone was used to send messages after her death. Authorities believe these communications may have been intended to mislead investigators and friends searching for her. Helena Smith, the Guardian newspaper’s Athens correspondent, told BBC Reporting Scotland that Ms Ross had been in Greece for approximately two weeks before her death. She noted that someone appeared to have had control of Ms Ross's phone after she died, deliberately sending messages to distract from efforts to locate her.
Identification and Support
The identity of the body could not be immediately established as there were no identification documents with the suitcase. Interpol examined fingerprint data, which allowed Greek police authorities to confirm Ms Ross's identity. Police Scotland and the UK Foreign Office are providing support to Ms Ross's family in Scotland. A spokesperson for Greek police stated that further details regarding Ms Ross's arrival in Greece, her travel method, and companions are being sought as the investigation continues.
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Ms Ross had initially stayed with friends in Keratsini, a town within the Athens Urban Area. She then met American friends in Kypseli on July 15, three days before her body was discovered.
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