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Eirini Mourtzoukou criminal trial in Patras
Overview
The trial of Eirini Mourtzoukou commenced at the Mixed Jury Court of Patras, Greece, under heavy security. Mourtzoukou faces charges including premeditated murder in concert and attempted murder.
The indictment alleges she was responsible for the deaths of three infants: a six-month-old child belonging to a friend in February 2021, her own first child, aged 19 days, in June 2022, and her second daughter, aged two months, in October 2023. The charges also include the alleged attempted murder of her former partner in late 2020.
The prosecution has characterized Mourtzoukou as an “organized, calculating, and extremely dangerous individual,” alleging she felt no guilt and lacked emotional bonds. While the defense has argued for diminished responsibility, the Achaia Misdemeanor Council rejected claims of reduced culpability, adopting the prosecutor’s proposal.
Proceedings were adjourned on November 6, 2026, following a request from defense attorney Nikos Alexandri citing a conflict. The trial is scheduled to resume on November 12, with additional court dates set for November 19 and December 3. During the session, Mourtzoukou reportedly denied that Ioannis Mourtzoukos is her father, despite his name appearing on her family status certificate. His lawyer, Othonas Papadopoulos, stated he is appearing as a witness for the prosecution. Reports indicate the defendant has made confessions regarding the cases. Protesters gathered outside the courthouse with banners honoring the deceased children.
A separate investigation is reportedly underway regarding the death of a three-year-old child from Amaliada, which is not part of this specific trial.
Entities
Patras · Mixed Jury Court of Patras · Eirini Mourtzoukou · Achaia Misdemeanor Council · Ioannis Mourtzoukos
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] The charges include the death of a six-month-old infant in February 2021. www.notospress.gr · www.gargalianoionline.gr · myportal.gr · kosmoslarissa.gr · www.tokarfi.gr · +3 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Eirini Mourtzoukou is facing trial at the Mixed Jury Court of Patras. www.notospress.gr · www.gargalianoionline.gr · myportal.gr · kosmoslarissa.gr · www.tokarfi.gr · +5 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The death of a child in Amaliada is being investigated in a separate criminal case. www.notospress.gr · www.gargalianoionline.gr · myportal.gr · kosmoslarissa.gr · www.tokarfi.gr · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The indictment includes an attempted murder of her former partner in December 2020. www.gargalianoionline.gr · www.notospress.gr · www.ethnos.gr · www.lifo.gr · www.tokarfi.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The prosecution rejected defense claims regarding reduced culpability. www.notospress.gr · www.gargalianoionline.gr · www.tokarfi.gr · myportal.gr · www.lifo.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The defendant is charged with intentional homicide in a calm mental state regarding three infant deaths. www.notospress.gr · www.gargalianoionline.gr · myportal.gr · www.lifo.gr
Timeline
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[CRIME] 15 sourcesEirini Mourtzoukou trial for three infant deaths adjourned in Patras
The trial of Eirini Mourtzoukou in Patras, Greece, regarding the deaths of three infants, has been adjourned until November 12 following a defense request.
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[CRIME] 11 sourcesPatras court begins trial of Eirini Mourtzoukou for infant murders
The trial of Eirini Mourtzoukou begins in Patras, Greece, where she faces charges for the deaths of three infants and an attempted murder.
Sources
alfavita.gr · athina984.gr · bizznews.gr · capital.gr · cnn.gr · enikos.gr · ethnos.gr · gargalianoionline.gr · ieidiseis.gr · kosmoslarissa.gr · lifo.gr · lykavitos.gr · makthes.gr · myportal.gr · naftemporiki.gr · notospress.gr · proson.gr · reader.gr · seleo.gr · thecaller.gr · thessnews.gr · thetoc.gr · tokarfi.gr · zougla.gr
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