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Double homicide in Aigeia: Forensic findings reveal mother and son stabbed to death
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Double homicide in Aigeia: Forensic findings reveal mother and son stabbed to death

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A double homicide in Aigeia, Greece, has shocked the community, with a mother and son found dead.
  • Forensic examinations revealed the victims sustained multiple stab wounds, with the mother showing signs of defensive injuries.
  • The victim's 65-year-old Italian partner is in custody, accused of the murders, but maintains his innocence, claiming he was drugged and did not witness the events.

The Greek town of Aigeia is reeling from a horrific double homicide that claimed the lives of a 54-year-old woman and her 26-year-old son. Shocking findings from the forensic examination have revealed the brutal nature of the attack, with both victims sustaining numerous stab wounds. The mother, in particular, showed clear signs of defensive injuries, suggesting she attempted to fight off her assailant. The primary suspect in custody is the woman's 65-year-old Italian partner, who faces charges of serial premeditated murder. However, he vehemently denies any involvement, claiming he was drugged and unaware of the events. According to reports, the fatal blows were concentrated in the chest area, specifically targeting vital organs, indicating a deliberate and targeted assault. The initial autopsy on the scene identified between 20 to 25 stab wounds on the mother's body. In contrast, her son sustained a single gunshot wound to the temple from a 'flรณber' type weapon, along with five stab wounds. Authorities are continuing their investigation, interviewing relatives and associates of the victims to piece together the motive and the perpetrator's actions. There are conflicting accounts regarding the relationship dynamics between the victims and the suspect, with official descriptions suggesting a lack of tension, while unofficial sources hint at a "problematic relationship" in recent times. The suspect's defense is preparing to file for his release, asserting his innocence and presenting a defense that suggests the woman may have harmed her son and then herself. The forensic evidence, however, points to a violent, external attack.

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โ€” 65-year-old Italian partnerThe suspect's claim that he was drugged and unaware of the events.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.