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Investigation into frozen infant in Athens Kypseli

Overview

The investigation into the death of an eight-month-old infant found frozen in a suitcase in a Kypseli apartment has expanded to include a potential baby trafficking ring. While the parents initially claimed the child died of natural causes, forensic evidence has refuted these assertions, revealing that the infant was healthy and had no underlying medical issues.

Forensic reports specify the child sustained 20 stab wounds, likely from a stiletto or large knife, five of which were fatal. The infant also showed signs of physical abuse while still alive, including multiple blows to the back and waist that caused uncontrolled bleeding.

The Athens Security Directorate is investigating infant trafficking after recovering digital evidence from the cloud storage of the primary suspect, a 44-year-old Greek man. Recovered photographs depict the suspect with two other infants who have not yet been located, prompting wide-scale searches across Greek municipalities and maternity wards.

Legal proceedings involve the 44-year-old father, his 37-year-old German partner, and a 26-year-old Afghan national. The latter faces charges related to sexual acts involving the couple’s 15-year-old pregnant daughter; the suspect claims he was unaware of the minor’s true age. All three suspects were previously detained on drug trafficking charges and now face additional allegations, including premeditated murder, illegal possession of weapons, and providing false testimony.

In a recent development, the parents have changed their testimony. Through their lawyer, the couple now admits the death was a homicide but claims it was committed by a “dangerous third party.” They allege that while they were at a local mini-market, they returned to find an agitated individual who stabbed the infant because the baby would not stop crying. The parents further claim this individual threatened and blackmailed them to keep the death and the body a secret.

Entities

Kypseli · Germany · Afghanistan · Evangelismos Courts · Smile of a Child

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Kypseli infant death investigation: Parents claim third party involvement

    Parents in Kypseli have changed their testimony in an infant homicide case, alleging a dangerous third party stabbed the baby and blackmailed them into silence.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CRIME] 21 sources
    Kypseli infant murder: Three suspects remanded in custody

    Three suspects, including a couple and a 26-year-old Afghan national, are in custody following the discovery of a frozen eight-month-old infant in Kypseli, Greece, amid charges of murder and sexual abuse.

  3. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources
    Kypseli infant death investigation reveals fatal stiletto wounds

    Forensic findings in the Kypseli infant death case reveal fatal stiletto-like wounds, contradicting parents' claims of natural death and highlighting long-standing failures in child protection services.

  4. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 27 sources
    Kypseli homicide case: Parents deny killing infant found in freezer

    A couple in Kypseli, Greece, faces homicide charges after their infant was found in a freezer. The defendants deny murder, claiming pathological causes and disputing forensic evidence.

  5. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 73 sources
    Kypseli infant homicide: Parents face charges after baby found frozen in suitcase

    A 43-year-old Greek man and a 38-year-old German woman face homicide charges after an infant was found frozen in a suitcase in Athens. Forensic evidence contradicts parental claims of natural death.

  6. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 104 sources
    Kypseli: Infant found frozen in suitcase triggers homicide investigation

    Athens police are investigating the homicide of an 8-9 month old infant found frozen in a suitcase in Kypseli. Several adults and minors, including two pregnant females, were detained at the scene.

  7. 13 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Greece reports infant discovery in Kypseli and earthquake near Chalki

    Major reports from Greece include the discovery of an infant in a freezer in Kypseli and a magnitude 4 earthquake near Chalki.

Sources

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