British woman found dead in suitcase: Phone used after death to send misleading messages

Investigators are probing the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a 38-year-old British woman found in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Kypseli, Athens, with new details emerging about the suspicious use of her phone after her death. The device continued to send messages for up to 24 hours after she was last active in Athens, including one on July 15 stating, "I need some time – I'm going to a Greek island."

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I need some time – I'm going to a Greek island.

Her father, a lawyer, reported receiving messages until July 29, with some claiming she wanted to be alone. A Facebook post on Ross's account on July 24, the first in years, stated she planned to travel to Turkey. A friend told the Daily Mail that this message was nonsensical, as Ross was already missing. The tone mimicked her religious language and alluded to past charity trips.

Ross, known as Lisa, was deeply religious and dedicated to helping the homeless and vulnerable. She had traveled extensively for charitable work, including to Kurdistan to support Syrian refugees, and had been visiting Greece since 2019 to assist abused women and migrants. Friends described her as trustworthy and caring, suggesting her commitment to helping others may have put her at risk.

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She wanted to be alone.

Greek police are investigating two main scenarios regarding suspects. One focuses on a homeless man known locally for aggression towards women, identified as "Markos." He reportedly frequented the area where Ross's body was found and has not been seen since the discovery. Police have requested CCTV footage and information about him. The investigation is concentrating on Ross's movements in the 72 hours before her body was discovered.

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The message made no sense, as Ross was already missing.