Relatives Cleared in Death of 66-Year-Old Man in Serres After Autopsy Reveals Heart Attack

Relatives of a 66-year-old Greek man who was found dead in his home in Serres have been released from custody following an autopsy that determined his death was due to natural causes. The man, a permanent resident of Germany who was visiting his village, was found unresponsive by his niece on Sunday afternoon. Initially, two relatives were detained and placed under temporary arrest by a prosecutor's order, as authorities investigated a potential link between his death and a serious altercation that occurred the previous evening. The deceased had reportedly filed a complaint against the two relatives, alleging he had been assaulted by them. While the investigation explored the possibility that the dispute, reportedly stemming from long-standing family and inheritance issues, contributed to his death, the subsequent forensic examination revealed he had suffered a heart attack. This medical finding has concluded the investigation, with the relatives now free to go.