# Incidents of elderly maternal homicide

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/incidents-of-elderly-maternal-homicide
> Updated: 2026-10-23T20:30:58.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

Separate criminal investigations have been reported involving the deaths of elderly mothers at the hands of their adult sons.

In Menidi, a 62-year-old man was arrested following the death of his 89-year-old mother. Forensic examinations indicated the cause of death was asphyxiation, with evidence of a struggle. While the suspect alleged a burglary, authorities noted an eight-hour delay between the estimated time of death and the emergency call. Neighbors reported a history of abuse involving the suspect. Further investigation revealed the victim was found by her 69-year-old nephew on Onouliou Street. Medical examiners identified bruises on the victim’s face and neck, alongside defensive wounds on her hands. The suspect, who reportedly has a history of drug use, mental health issues, and vision loss from a previous accident, is being investigated for premeditated murder.

In a separate incident, Italian Carabinieri arrested a 47-year-old man following a manhunt. He is accused of suffocating his 74-year-old mother in Postumia, Slovenia, and subsequently setting fire to their residence to conceal evidence. The victim’s body was discovered in a garage after firefighters responded to the intentional blaze. This arrest in Udine followed an international alert.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Italy police arrest several fugitives via international warrants

Italian authorities have arrested multiple fugitives across various regions, including a Slovenian man accused of murder and arson, a Romanian national wanted in Bucharest, and a Pakistani man sought for murder

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-arrested-in-italy-after-killing-mother-and-burning-house-in-slovenia

### 2026-10-12: Menidi: Man arrested for premeditated murder of 89-year-old mother

A 62-year-old man has been arrested in Menidi, Greece, for the premeditated murder of his 89-year-old mother via asphyxiation.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/menidi-man-arrested-for-premeditated-murder-of-89-year-old-mother

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