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Femicide in Rodopi: Killer murdered wife one day before divorce filing; 5 domestic violence reports preceded attack
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Femicide in Rodopi: Killer murdered wife one day before divorce filing; 5 domestic violence reports preceded attack

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A 53-year-old man fatally stabbed his 44-year-old estranged wife in Rodopi, Greece, in front of their children.
  • The victim had previously filed a complaint against the perpetrator in 2022, and a total of five domestic violence reports had been made against him.
  • The perpetrator, who had been undergoing psychiatric treatment, also self-harmed and is hospitalized under guard.

A shocking act of femicide has occurred in Rodopi, Greece, where a 53-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 44-year-old estranged wife to death inside their home. The incident took place in Dialampi in the presence of two of their three children. The perpetrator subsequently injured himself and ingested fuel, and is currently hospitalized under police guard.

Authorities were alerted by the victim's adult daughter. The 44-year-old woman was found dead by ambulance rescuers inside the house, having sustained a neck wound from a sharp object. Doctors at the Komotini General Hospital confirmed her death, and a post-mortem examination is pending.

Crucial details have emerged regarding the perpetrator's history. The victim had filed a complaint against him for threats in 2022. According to reports, a total of five domestic violence complaints, including insults and threats, had been lodged against him. Family members reportedly participated in these complaints.

He is accused of homicide against his wife.

— Greek PoliceAnnouncing the arrest of the suspect.

Reports indicate the 53-year-old had been on medication for the past three years, and a prosecutor had ordered psychiatric monitoring. The victim had reportedly requested his hospitalization to address his alleged mental health issues, but it was not deemed necessary at the time. Relatives of the victim stated that the perpetrator suffered from pathological jealousy.

Police arrested the suspect, described as a foreigner, shortly after the incident. A case file has been compiled against him for intentional homicide, domestic violence, and weapons law violations. Two knives were seized from the scene. The investigation is being conducted by the Komotini Crimes Division.

The perpetrator allegedly stabbed her with a knife and then injured himself.

— Greek PoliceDescribing the incident.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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