Polish Professor's Murder: 'The situation is dramatic, especially for the children' – Family's announcement
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The brother of a murdered Polish professor in Greece described the situation for his orphaned niece and nephew as "dramatic," pleading for permission for them to leave the country.
- The children, aged 12, have been in a child protection facility for 11 months since their mother, the professor's ex-wife, died by suicide in prison.
- The professor's ex-wife was accused of orchestrating his murder and left a note for her children before her death.
The brother of a Polish professor murdered in Greece has described the situation for his orphaned niece and nephew as "dramatic," pleading for permission for them to leave the country.
Lucas, the brother, stated in a new announcement that he spent the previous day supporting the two 12-year-old children, who have been housed in a child protection facility for eleven months. He conveyed their strong desire to return to Poland as soon as possible, with their main focus being packing for the trip and seeing their friends.
The situation is dramatic – especially for the children, but also for the entire family.
"Zoe really wants to see the kittens born 3 days ago... My Angel grabbed my hand and begged me to take him, saying he no longer wants to be here. What should I tell the children? How can I explain that I cannot take them? How can I explain why they must continue to be here against their will? The situation is dramatic – especially for the children, but also for the entire family," Lucas wrote. He expressed his desperation, stating, "I don't know what else needs to happen for the children to be allowed to leave for Poland. Please, I literally beg for permission for the children to depart."
His plea comes after the professor's ex-wife, who had been indicted for instigating the murder of the 43-year-old professor, died by suicide in Korydallos prison. Reports indicate she left a note for her twin children expressing her love and pride.
I don't know what else needs to happen for the children to be allowed to leave for Poland. Please, I literally beg for permission for the children to depart.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.