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Syros mystery: Woman dies after argument with couple, 'femicide' suspected
🇬🇷 Greece /Crime & Justice

Syros mystery: Woman dies after argument with couple, 'femicide' suspected

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • A 42-year-old woman died in Syros after being fatally stabbed during an altercation with a couple.
  • The couple claims self-defense, stating the woman attacked them with a knife while attempting to rob them.
  • The president of POEDIN described the incident as another femicide, noting the victim was an E.K.A.V. rescuer on vacation.

A police thriller appears to be unfolding in Syros concerning the death of a 42-year-old woman, who was fatally stabbed on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred after the woman went to a residence in Ano Syros, reportedly with her features covered, and rang the doorbell.

The door was opened by the 30-year-old resident, leading to a heated argument. The husband of the 30-year-old then appeared, escalating the confrontation. The husband allegedly attacked the 42-year-old woman, stabbing her in the back. The victim, bleeding profusely, ran before collapsing and was transported to Syros Hospital without her senses, where she succumbed to her injuries.

another femicide

— Michalis GiannakosPresident of POEDIN, describing the death of the 42-year-old woman.

The couple, who were taken to the Syros Security department, maintain they acted in self-defense. They claim the woman attempted to rob them, holding a knife, and they defended themselves. However, according to Michalis Giannakos, president of POEDIN (Panhellenic Federation of Workers in Public Hospitals), the 42-year-old was an E.K.A.V. (National Center for Emergency Care) rescuer from Attica, visiting Syros for a holiday as she was originally from the island.

Giannakos stated that the woman was brought to the hospital dead, "wearing her rescuer uniform and gloves." He characterized the incident as "another femicide." The circumstances surrounding the death remain mysterious as investigations continue.

wearing her rescuer uniform and gloves

— Michalis GiannakosDescribing the state of the victim when she arrived at the hospital.
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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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