Nea Smyrni murder-suicide: Albanian man kills former partner before taking own life

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In Nea Smyrni, Athens, a 48-year-old Albanian man, Altin Allmuça, allegedly murdered his 45-year-old former partner, Lulieta Obzova, before committing suicide. The incident occurred early Sunday morning around 05:30 outside an apartment building on Grigoriou Kydonias Street.

Preliminary investigations suggest the attack was premeditated. Witnesses reported hearing approximately three gunshots. Authorities believe the perpetrator set an ambush, waiting in his vehicle for the victim to emerge from her building. Reports indicate the suspect may have threatened the victim with a revolver and forced her to kneel before firing. The victim sustained fatal wounds to her body and face, while the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Police are currently analyzing digital evidence, including mobile phones and social media posts, to establish a motive. The suspect had previously been arrested in Tirana, Albania, in 2016 for stalking his former wife. The victim had reportedly changed her home locks due to safety concerns and had filed a complaint in 2024 regarding the embezzlement of assets. The victim's daughter lives in the building where the crime took place.

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Altin Allmuça · Athens · Directorate for Combating Organized Crime · Eleni Bethoulka · Greece · Greek Police · Hellenic Police · Homicide Department · Homicide Department of Athens · Lulieta Obzova · Nea Smyrni

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Organized Crime Unit has taken over the investigation. www.tothemaonline.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A neighbor reported hearing three gunshots at approximately 5:30 AM. www.tothemaonline.com
[● 22 SOURCES] The incident is being treated as a murder-suicide. www.tothemaonline.com · www.bulevardnews.com · elbasanion.al · fjala.al · informim.net · +9 more
[● 22 SOURCES] The man shot and killed the woman before committing suicide. www.tothemaonline.com · www.bulevardnews.com · elbasanion.al · fjala.al · informim.net · +9 more
[● 3 SOURCES] A man ambushed a 45-year-old woman of Albanian descent outside her daughter's apartment. www.tothemaonline.com
[● 9 SOURCES] A firearm was recovered near the man's body. www.tothemaonline.com · www.bulevardnews.com · elbasanion.al · informim.net · www.reporter.gr · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The victim had previously changed the locks on her residence due to fears for her safety.
[● 2 SOURCES] The perpetrator allegedly forced the victim to kneel at gunpoint before shooting her.
[● 2 SOURCES] The perpetrator used a revolver to commit the murder and subsequently himself. www.thebest.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] Security camera footage of the incident has been secured by police for the investigation. www.thebest.gr · tvstar.gr · www.bulevardnews.com · elbasanion.al · www.reporter.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] Authorities are analyzing mobile phones and digital activity to reconstruct the events leading to the crime. www.thebest.gr · tvstar.gr · fjala.al · www.korcaboom.com · www.thenewspaper.gr · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The 48-year-old perpetrator had been arrested in Tirana, Albania, in 2016 for stalking his former wife. www.thebest.gr · patrapress.gr