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Aigio double homicide – investigation and bail request

Entities: Olympio · Aigio · Maria (54-year-old partner) · 65‑year‑old Italian suspect · Aigio, Greece

Overview

Greek police continue to examine the 9 June 2026 double homicide in Loggos, Aigio, where 54‑year‑old Maria Papadopoulou and her 26‑year‑old son Olympios were found with multiple stab wounds and a .22‑calibre gunshot injury to the son. A forensic report dated 7 July confirmed DNA from only the victims and an unidentified third person on the pistol, with no trace of the 65‑year‑old Italian partner, Marco, on the weapons or his clothing.

Phone‑call records show Maria telling her son, “They told me to harm you,” and investigators now seriously consider that Maria killed Olympios and then took her own life. A psychiatric assessment from May 2026 documented depressive symptoms, alcohol dependence and a recommendation for treatment that Maria declined.

On 10 July, authorities reiterated the scenario that the mother may have fatally wounded her son before committing suicide, noting the same psychiatric background. The same report mentioned an unrelated teen killing on Crete, which is not linked to this case.

On 26 July, Marco publicly maintained his innocence, stating that “Maria, being in a bad psychological state, shot Olympios and then ended her own life.” His defence team announced plans to file a bail request, claiming new evidence could overturn the prevailing narrative. Marco’s brother also denied any weapon use by his sibling and expressed grief for the victims.

Prosecutors continue to seek the unknown DNA donor and review procedural issues. The case remains open under Greek jurisdiction.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 20 sources
    65‑year‑old Italian man denies guilt in Aghio double homicide

    A 65‑year‑old Italian detained for the Aghio double homicide claims innocence, says his partner Maria shot son Olympio then committed suicide; brother backs him, bail request pending, DNA of Maria and an unk on

  2. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Greece investigates double homicide in Aigio and teen killing in Crete

    Greek police investigate a double homicide in Aigio, while a family in Crete files a complaint over the murder of teen Nikitas Gemistou and alleged police negligence.

  3. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Aigio, Greece double murder of mother and son prompts psychiatric assessment

    A double homicide in Aigio, Greece left a mother and her son dead; police probe a possible murder‑suicide while a psychiatric report details the mother’s depression and alcohol abuse, and the Italian partner sw

  4. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources
    Aigion double homicide probe eyes mother as possible killer

    Police in Aigion are re‑examining a June double homicide, now focusing on the mother as the possible killer after forensic findings cast doubt on the Italian partner’s guilt.

  5. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Loggos, Greece double homicide investigation uncovers new forensic evidence

    Greek prosecutors receive a forensic report on the Loggos double homicide, finding no third‑person evidence, no DNA of Italian suspect Marco, and a suspect phone call that may indicate motive.

  6. 24 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Aigio double murder probe finds no DNA link to Italian partner

    Police investigating Aigio double murder find Italian partner’s sedatives, no DNA link, and unknown DNA at scene; digital evidence and victim testimony guide new suspect search.

  7. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Italian suspect in Greek double murder faces new toxicology findings

    Greek investigators probe a double homicide in Loggos, linking Italian suspect Marco to new toxicology results showing cannabis and sedatives, while his lawyer points to lack of DNA and injuries.

  8. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    65‑Year‑Old Italian Suspect Linked to Aigio Double Murder After Toxicology Finds Sleeping Pills, Cannabis

    Greek police probe the Aigio double homicide of a mother and her 26‑year‑old son, focusing on a 65‑year‑old Italian suspect whose toxicology showed sleeping tablets and cannabis, while he denies involvement.

  9. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Aegio double murder investigation centers on 26‑year‑old Olympian and 65‑year‑old Italian suspect

    Police investigate a double homicide in Aegio, Greece, involving a 26‑year‑old Olympian, his mother, and a 65‑year‑old Italian suspect, with no forensic links to the suspect yet.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Aigio, Greece double homicide investigation hampered by unknown DNA

    Greek police investigate a double homicide in Aigio where the 65‑year‑old Italian suspect’s DNA is absent, but DNA of the victims and an unknown third person were found on the weapon.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Double homicide investigation continues in Loggos, Greece

    Greek police investigate a double homicide in Loggos, Aigio, where a detained 65‑year‑old Italian is linked to DNA evidence and a possible third‑person trace.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Aigio double homicide investigation continues as new DNA evidence emerges

    Greek police investigate the Aigio double homicide of a mother and son, focusing on a 65‑year‑old Italian suspect. New DNA from a third person and fresh witness statements keep the case open.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 21 sources
    65‑year‑old Italian suspect central in Aigio double homicide investigation

    A 65‑year‑old Italian partner is detained for the Aigio murder of a mother and son; labs found no blood, DNA or fingerprints on him, but police say he had time to alter the scene and are probing digital devices

  14. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Aigio, Greece double homicide probe escalates after house sealed

    Greek police have sealed the Aigio home where a 54‑year‑old woman and her 26‑year‑old son were killed, probing alleged crime‑scene tampering and a 65‑year‑old Italian suspect’s involvement.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Aigio double homicide: forensic evidence undermines Italian husband's self‑defence claim

    Forensic analysis in Aigio, Greece, disputes the Italian husband's claim that his wife and son shot each other, revealing staged evidence and no gunpowder on the victim.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Aigio double homicide investigation finds staged crime scene

    Forensic analysis in Aigio's double homicide shows the crime scene may have been staged, contradicting earlier claims of a mother‑son shooting; investigators note defensive wounds on the woman and no gunpowder,

  17. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Italian suspect in Aigio double homicide faces fresh forensic scrutiny

    A 65‑year‑old Italian man detained for a June double murder in Aigio denies guilt; fresh forensic evidence shows blood traces and possible scene tampering.

  18. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Double homicide in Aigio, Greece claims mother and son, suspect arrested

    A mother (54) and her son (26) were murdered in Aigio, Greece; the 65‑year‑old Italian partner of the mother is charged, prompting fresh inquiries into motive and their relationship.

  19. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 18 sources
    65‑year‑old Italian detained for double murder in Aigio

    A 65‑year‑old Italian is detained for the double murder of his partner and her son in Aigio; he denies guilt, while forensic evidence and witness statements point to his involvement.

  20. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Aigio double homicide suspect claims innocence amid DNA and gunpowder tests

    A 65‑year‑old Italian detained for the Aigio double homicide insists he was asleep; DNA, fingerprint and gunpowder tests are pending as the case heads to trial.

  21. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Italian suspect arrested for double homicide of mother and son in Aigio, Greece

    A 65‑year‑old Italian man, partner of a 54‑year‑old woman, was arrested after allegedly shooting the mother and stabbing her 26‑year‑old son in Aigio, Greece, amid a financial dispute; the victims’ funeral was

  22. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Italian suspect linked to double murder in Aigio, Greece

    In Aigio, Greece, a 65‑year‑old Italian suspect is under investigation for a double homicide; police have seized phones, computers and knives while a family dispute over €52,000 renovation funds surfaced.

  23. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Aigio double homicide of Maria and son Olympios prompts funeral and police probe

    A mother and son were murdered in Aigio; a 65‑year‑old Italian partner is charged, funeral held amid community grief and speculation of a second suspect.

  24. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 17 sources
    Italian suspect appears in Aigio court for double murder

    A 65‑year‑old Italian appeared before the Aigio judge on June 13, denying involvement in the murder of his 54‑year‑old partner and her 26‑year‑old son; police cite financial disputes and find no break‑in, while

  25. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Aigio double murder: 65‑year‑old Italian partner appears before interrogator

    Greek police investigate the Aigio double murder of a mother and son, centering on the 65‑year‑old Italian partner amid financial disputes; he will testify before an interrogator.

  26. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Aigio double homicide: Italian man accused amid murder investigation

    In Aigio, Greece, a 54‑year‑old mother and her 26‑year‑old son were killed. A 65‑year‑old Italian partner has been arrested; motives under investigation include jealousy, economic disputes and plans to move the

  27. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Aigeio double homicide: mother and son slain, Italian partner accused

    A double murder in Aigeio, Greece left a mother and son dead; police suspect the mother's Italian partner, with a neighbour’s testimony highlighting a possible financial dispute.

  28. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    65‑year‑old Italian suspect in Aigio double homicide faces court deadline

    A 65‑year‑old Italian suspected of killing a 54‑year‑old mother and her 26‑year‑old son in Aigio, Greece, faces a court deadline to enter a plea as investigations examine a fingerprint‑free knife, a shotgun and

  29. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Italian Man Arrested for Double Murder in Aigio, Greece

    A 65‑year‑old Italian was arrested in Aigio, Greece, for allegedly murdering his 54‑year‑old partner and her 26‑year‑old son, and faces an illegal‑weapon charge.

  30. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Italian partner arrested after double murder of mother and son in Aegio, Greece

    Greek police arrested a 65‑year‑old Italian man suspected of killing his partner and her 26‑year‑old son in Aegio; forensic evidence contradicts his claim of mutual violence.

  31. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    65‑year‑old Italian charged with double homicide in Aigio, Greece

    A 65‑year‑old Italian in Loggos, Aigio, Greece has been charged with murdering his 54‑year‑old partner and her 26‑year‑old son after forensic evidence linked him to the double homicide.

  32. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 25 sources
    65‑year‑old Italian suspect detained for double homicide in Aigio, Greece

    A double homicide in Aigio left a 54‑year‑old mother and her 26‑year‑old son dead; a 65‑year‑old Italian partner has been detained, denies guilt, and faces evidence including a knife, flobert pistol, and blood‑

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