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Double Homicide in Greece: Mother and Son Found Dead, Partner Suspected
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Double Homicide in Greece: Mother and Son Found Dead, Partner Suspected

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A double homicide occurred in Longos, Aigialeia, Greece, where a 54-year-old mother and her 26-year-old son were found dead.
  • The primary suspect is the woman's 65-year-old Italian partner, who claims he was asleep during the incident.
  • Authorities are investigating the motive and the suspect's account, noting inconsistencies and the nature of the victims' wounds.

A shocking double homicide has rocked the community of Longos, Aigialeia, Greece, after a 54-year-old mother and her 26-year-old son were discovered dead in their home on Tuesday morning. Both victims were found with stab wounds, and the son also sustained a gunshot wound to the head from what is believed to be an air rifle. The forensic examiner confirmed the incident as a double murder.

I woke up around 7:30 to 8:00 because we had an appointment. I went to my partner's room, but I couldn't open it. Then, around 11:00, I went again and found them dead.

— 65-year-old Italian partnerDescribing his account of discovering the bodies.

The main suspect is the 65-year-old Italian partner of the deceased woman. He claims he was asleep at the time of the killings and only discovered the bodies around 11:00 AM when he went to check on his partner. He stated he had an appointment earlier that morning and initially couldn't open his partner's door. Authorities are questioning his account, particularly how he could have slept through the violent events occurring just meters from his room.

I don't know what happened. I heard it was with knives, that they were slaughtered, that they were shot in the head with an air rifle. I don't know what happened. I will go to the Police to give my testimony.

— Sister of the 54-year-old victimExpressing shock and uncertainty about the details of the crime.

Investigators believe the son was killed first, followed by his mother. The mother sustained defensive wounds and numerous stab wounds, suggesting a violent struggle. The house reportedly smelled strongly of alcohol, leading authorities to suspect the perpetrator attempted to clean the scene. The victims' family and neighbors described the mother and son as peaceful individuals who appeared to be living harmoniously with the Italian partner in recent days. The suspect, a retiree, was reportedly taken into custody by police.

As a couple, I knew they were in love. Well, all couples have problems, beyond that I don't know. He wasn't that kind of person, he was a peace-loving man.

— Sister of the 54-year-old victimDescribing the relationship between the victim and the suspect.
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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.

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