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Rodopi: Man arrested for fatal stabbing of estranged wife
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in the village of Dialampi, Rodopi, for the fatal stabbing of his 44-year-old estranged wife. The attack occurred on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, during a family gathering to celebrate the 16-year-old daughter's birthday. The victim, who had been working seasonally on the island of Thassos, was reportedly killed in front of her children.
Following the murder, the suspect attempted suicide by ingesting pesticide and self-harming with a knife. He was transported to Komotini Hospital, where he remains under police guard. Investigators seized two knives from the crime scene.
The victim's lawyer stated that the couple had planned to meet with a lawyer the following day to finalize their divorce. The suspect has a documented history of domestic violence; in 2022, he was arrested in Crete for making threats against the same woman. Despite previous reports of abuse and the victim's requests for psychiatric intervention, the suspect had been undergoing mandated medication rather than involuntary commitment.
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Dialambi · Dialampi · Dyalambi · Greek Police · Hellenic Police · Komotini Crime Investigation Department · Komotini General Hospital · Komotini Hospital · Rodopi · Sismanogleio Hospital
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- [● 13 SOURCES] The crime occurred in the village of Dialampi, Rodopi, during a visit for a 16-year-old daughter's birthday. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · kavalanews.gr · www.medlabnews.gr · www.press-gr.com · +7 more
- [DISPUTED] A 53-year-old man was arrested in Rodopi for the murder of his wife. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · kavalanews.gr · www.medlabnews.gr · www.press-gr.com · +6 more
- [DISPUTED] The 44-year-old victim was stabbed in the neck and body. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · kavalanews.gr · www.medlabnews.gr · www.press-gr.com · +7 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The suspect had been arrested in 2022 in Crete for domestic violence threats against the same victim. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · kavalanews.gr · www.medlabnews.gr · www.press-gr.com · +7 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The suspect attempted suicide by ingesting pesticide and self-harming with a knife. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · kavalanews.gr · www.medlabnews.gr · www.press-gr.com · +7 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The victim was planning to file for divorce the following day. thefaq.gr · www.in.gr · seleo.gr