65‑year‑old Italian man denies guilt in Aghio double homicide
A double homicide was discovered in the village of Aghio (Lagos, Greece) on 9 June 2026. The victims were 54‑year‑old Maria and her 26‑year‑old son Olympio. The neighbour, a 65‑year‑old Italian man, was arrested, held in pre‑trial detention at the Korydallos prison and charged with murder by co‑ordination.
From prison he repeatedly tells the media that he is innocent, saying that Maria, who was in a “severe psychological state”, shot Olympio and then took her own life. His brother has publicly supported this version, insisting the suspect “has never killed anything”. The defendant’s lawyers said they will file a bail‑request within the coming week, claiming new evidence that could overturn the police’s original scenario.
Forensic examinations have found Maria’s DNA on the firearm used, as well as DNA from an unidentified third person, but no fingerprints or DNA of the Italian suspect on the weapon. Police also noted the lack of any sign of forced entry at the house. Greek authorities continue to investigate all possible motives, including the theory that the mother acted alone before killing herself.
Entities: 65-year-old Italian suspect · 65‑year‑old Italian suspect · Aghio (Lagos), Greece · Aigio · Aigio, Greece · Greek Police · Maria · Maria (54-year-old partner) · Olympio · Olympios · Olympios (26-year-old son)
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 17 SOURCES] Greek authorities continue to investigate all possible scenarios of the Aghio homicide. (multiple sources)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Forensic analysis found Maria’s DNA on the firearm, DNA of an unidentified person, and no fingerprints or DNA of the suspect on the weapon. (multiple sources)
- [● 17 SOURCES] The defense intends to file a bail request within the next week, citing new evidence. (multiple sources)
- [● 17 SOURCES] A double homicide occurred in Aghio, Greece, killing 54‑year‑old Maria and her 26‑year‑old son Olympio. (multiple sources)
- [● 17 SOURCES] The suspect’s brother publicly says the suspect did not kill anyone. (multiple sources)
- [● 17 SOURCES] The 65‑year‑old Italian man was detained and placed in pre‑trial detention in Korydallos prison. (multiple sources)
- [● 17 SOURCES] The suspect claims he is innocent and says Maria, in a bad psychological state, shot Olympio and then suicide. (multiple sources)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police found no signs of forced entry at the house where the murders occurred. (multiple sources)