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New Turn in Baby's Death Case at PAGNI: Grandfather Charged with Felony
🇬🇷 Greece /Crime & Justice

New Turn in Baby's Death Case at PAGNI: Grandfather Charged with Felony

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new criminal case has emerged in the death of an 18-month-old girl at PAGNI hospital in Crete.
  • The girl's grandfather has been charged with a felony offense by the Heraklion Prosecutor.
  • The grandfather, who brought the child to the hospital due to rapid health deterioration, has requested time to present his defense.

The case surrounding the death of an 18-month-old girl at PAGNI hospital in Heraklion, Crete, has taken a serious turn with the Heraklion Prosecutor filing a felony charge against the child's grandfather.

The 45-year-old grandfather has been referred to the competent Investigator in Heraklion and has requested a postponement to present his defense on Tuesday. This development reportedly surprised relatives, who have expressed their support for him and are seeking legal representation.

According to reports, the infant was rushed to the University Hospital by her grandfather on Friday evening after her health rapidly worsened. Just days prior, the child had been examined by a pediatrician and received medication. Despite extensive resuscitation efforts by doctors lasting 48 minutes, the child could not be saved. Witnesses reported that the grandfather fainted upon being informed of the infant's death.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the 45-year-old was also caring for another child in the family who suffers from health problems.

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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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