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Greek Double Homicide: Suspect's Toxicology Tests Show Cannabis, Sleeping Pills
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Greek Double Homicide: Suspect's Toxicology Tests Show Cannabis, Sleeping Pills

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Toxicological tests on an Italian suspect in a double homicide in Aigeira, Greece, revealed traces of cannabis and sleeping pills.
  • The suspect claims he was asleep and unaware during the murders of a 54-year-old mother and her 26-year-old son.
  • Authorities are investigating all scenarios, examining electronic devices found at the scene, and awaiting further forensic results.

New details have emerged in the double homicide case in Aigeira, Greece, following partial toxicological test results for the Italian suspect. The tests detected traces of cannabis and sleeping pills in his system, which appear to support his defense.

The suspect maintains his innocence, asserting that he was asleep and oblivious when the 54-year-old mother and her 26-year-old son were murdered. He claims he neither perceived nor witnessed anything during the crime.

Authorities are continuing their investigation, exploring all possible angles and gathering additional testimonies to fully clarify the circumstances of the crime. Their focus also includes electronic devices recovered from the residence, as investigators search for evidence that could help solve the case.

Forensic examination reports are not yet complete, with authorities anticipating further results in the coming period. The investigation remains ongoing.

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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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