# Kyriaki Griva murder trial moves to Athens Court of Appeals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kyriaki-griva-murder-legal-proceedings > Updated: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2. The murder case of 28-year-old Kyriaki Griva has moved to the Athens Court of Appeals for a second-degree trial. Griva was killed on April 1, 2024, in a premeditated attack by her former partner outside the Agioi Anargyroi Police Station, shortly after she had requested protection from authorities. The trial involves the defendant, a 40-year-old former partner previously convicted of murder, weapons possession, and drug offenses. While the defense has argued the crime was driven by “severe psychopathology,” the initial court rejected claims of diminished responsibility, ruling that the perpetrator acted with full awareness. Legal proceedings for the defendant have faced delays, with a new date set for February 15, 2027, due to the illness of the defense attorney and the absence of the defendant. In a separate proceeding, four police officers—including a duty officer, a supervisor, a station guard, and an emergency dispatcher—have been referred to trial for fatal omission. They are accused of failing to act to protect Griva despite the clear danger she had reported. Meanwhile, the victim's family continues to challenge the legal basis for the perpetrator's detention at the Korydallos Detention Psychiatric Hospital, expressing outrage over the placement. ## Claims - The defense is attempting to argue that the crime was linked to severe psychopathology. (disputed by 21 sources) - The perpetrator committed the crime with premeditation and a motive of revenge. (disputed by 2 sources) - The victim's family claims the perpetrator's detention at the Korydallos Detention Psychiatric Hospital lacks legal or medical basis. (corroborated by 22 sources) - Kyriaki Griva was murdered on April 1, 2024, outside the Agioi Anargyroi Police Station in the presence of officers. (corroborated by 22 sources) - The 40-year-old former partner was previously convicted of manslaughter in a calm mental state, weapons possession, weapons use, and drug possession for personal use. (corroborated by 21 sources) - Four police officers have been referred to trial for fatal omission following the incident. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Kyriaki Griva murder trial moves to Athens Court of Appeals The murder trial of Kyriaki Griva has moved to the Athens Court of Appeals, while four police officers face trial for failing to protect her before her death outside a police station. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyriaki-griva-murder-case-moves-to-court-of-appeals ### 2026-09-16: Foinikounda double homicide: Prosecutor proposes trial for five suspects A Kalamata prosecutor has proposed trial for five suspects in the Foinikounda double homicide at the ‘Ammos’ campsite, involving charges of intentional murder and complicity. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foinikounda-double-homicide-prosecutor-proposes-trial-for-five-suspects --- Cite as: Kyriaki Griva murder trial moves to Athens Court of Appeals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kyriaki-griva-murder-legal-proceedings