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Woman Stabbed to Death by Husband in Greece; He Dies by Suicide
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Woman Stabbed to Death by Husband in Greece; He Dies by Suicide

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A 45-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband in Drama, Greece, before he died by suicide.
  • The victim's uncle reported the husband had threatened her with a gun two weeks prior, but she had not reported it to the police.
  • The couple were both police officers and had no prior police record, though there were reports of frequent arguments.

A brutal domestic violence incident has shaken the community of Drama, Greece, where a 45-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by her husband. The 50-year-old perpetrator then died by suicide. The victim's uncle revealed that the husband had previously threatened her with a gun two weeks before the murder, while she was asleep. He stated she should have reported the threat to the police.

He had threatened her with a gun two weeks ago while she was sleeping.

— Victim's uncleReporting on the husband's prior threats against his wife.

The attack reportedly occurred while the victim was asleep. The uncle described the perpetrator as a "dog" and urged all women to report such abuse. The couple, both police officers, had no previous history with law enforcement, despite reports of frequent arguments. The local community is mourning the loss of the woman, who was the mother of two children.

Following the murder, the husband fled in his car and was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound with his service weapon. Initial reports suggest he attacked his wife from behind with a metal bar before repeatedly stabbing her. Tragically, the crime unfolded in front of their young son, who discovered his mother's body and alerted the authorities. The child was reportedly in the house wearing headphones and did not hear the altercation.

She should have gone to the police.

— Victim's uncleExpressing regret that the victim did not report the earlier threat.

Authorities stated that the couple had never been reported to the police. While there were rumors of frequent arguments, no official complaints were filed. Both were considered consistent professionals. The perpetrator had reportedly sought help from a private specialist to manage his separation from his wife, but not from a psychiatrist. Investigators will examine if any medication he was taking might have affected his behavior.

She was stabbed while she was sleeping.

— Victim's uncleDescribing the circumstances of the attack.

Psychologists are now supporting the two children, a 16-year-old and a university student, who have lost both parents within hours. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the critical need for intervention when threats are made.

Report them, the dogs.

— Victim's uncleUrging women to report abusive partners.
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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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