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Investigation into frozen infant in Athens Kypseli

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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 ~~involving narcotics~~ and ~~precision scales and~~ now face additional allegations, including premeditated murder, illegal possession of weapons, and providing false testimony. ~~The three suspects~~ In a recent development, the parents have changed their testimony. Through their lawyer, the couple now ~~been remanded in custody.~~ 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.

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