Greek homicide and robbery investigations

Greek authorities have made arrests in two separate homicide cases involving robbery.

In Thessaloniki, police identified a 47-year-old man as the primary suspect in the murder of 59-year-old Maria Kiosé. The victim was found strangled in her home in Evosmos, and the crime involved the theft of jewelry and cash. Investigators used DNA evidence, witness testimony, and surveillance footage to link the suspect, who was already in custody for drug-related offenses, to the crime. He faces charges including premeditated murder and robbery.

In Galatsi, a 48-year-old foreign national was arrested for the murder of an 80-year-old man. The victim was discovered dead in his home on the morning of July 25, 2026, after a crime occurring on the night of July 24. Forensic examinations confirmed the cause of death was strangulation or airway obstruction.

Investigators from the Athens Criminal Investigation Directorate determined the suspect allegedly killed the man during a robbery, noting a ransacked bedroom and missing items at the scene. Security camera footage was a crucial factor in identifying the suspect. Authorities also reported that the suspect had appeared near the crime scene on several occasions following the incident, allegedly attempting to gather information from local residents regarding the police investigation. The suspect faces charges of premeditated murder.