Italian man jailed in Greece over mother and son murders

A 65-year-old Italian man is in custody in Greece, accused of murdering a mother and her son in the town of Longos. He appeared before the Aigio investigating judge and pleaded not guilty, asserting he was asleep in a separate room during the attack and heard nothing. The victims, 54-year-old Maria and her 26-year-old son Olymbios, were allegedly killed inside their home.

The suspect, Maria's partner, reportedly denied any financial motive in his statement. He argued that the property in question was sold a year prior for a modest sum, and that Olymbios's grandmother had long intended for the property to pass to her grandson. His defense attorneys suggested that another individual connected to the family might be responsible, possibly entering the house from the rear.

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Maybe they gave me something to drink and I didn't hear anything.

When questioned about his failure to hear the violent attack, which involved a shotgun and multiple stab wounds for the victims, the Italian man claimed he might have been given something to drink, causing him to fall into a deep sleep. Despite his claims, the investigating judge and prosecutor were not persuaded, resulting in his pre-trial detention. The community of Aigio is mourning the loss of Maria and Olymbios, with relatives expressing disbelief and describing the events as a "drama."

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These secrets they took with them, it's a drama.