Murdered lawyer Stavros Georgiou's belongings found; suspect confesses
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The mobile phone and wallet of murdered 73-year-old lawyer Stavros Georgiou were found at his office.
- A 28-year-old Egyptian man has confessed to the murder and stealing Georgiou's computer, which he sold for 50 euros.
- Georgiou's daughters, who discovered his body, have declared their intention to support the prosecution, suspecting more than one perpetrator.
The personal belongings of murdered 73-year-old lawyer Stavros Georgiou, including his mobile phone and wallet, have been recovered from his office, where he was found dead earlier this week. The discovery comes as the investigation into his death intensifies.
A 28-year-old Egyptian national has confessed to the crime, admitting to killing Georgiou in his office on Tuesday evening. The suspect also admitted to stealing Georgiou's computer, which he subsequently sold for a mere 50 euros. He has been charged with intentional homicide, theft, and illegal residency in Greece.
Georgiou's funeral was held on Saturday at the Third Cemetery of Athens, attended by his grieving daughters, who were the first to find their father's body. The family has formally declared their intention to support the prosecution's case, expressing their belief that more than one individual may be responsible for the lawyer's death.
Private investigator Giorgos Tsoukalas, who knew Georgiou for 20 years, also attended the funeral. He appealed for respect for Georgiou's children, who recently lost their grandmother as well. The suspect, who has a prior record, reportedly sought medical attention for a broken hand at KAT hospital after the incident, providing false information.
The 28-year-old suspect has been granted an extension to formally respond to the charges and is scheduled to appear before the court on Monday. Authorities apprehended the suspect by analyzing fingerprints and video surveillance footage from the crime scene area.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.