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Afghan boxer arrives at Greek court in connection with death of Scottish woman

Afghan boxer arrives at Greek court in connection with death of Scottish woman

Summary

A man from Afghanistan has arrived in court in Athens, Greece, in connection with the death of a Scottish aid worker. The woman’s body was found in a suitcase after she went missing while volunteering with a refugee group.

Key Facts

  • The suspect's name is Sharif Ahmadzai, and he is 26 years old.
  • He arrived at the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Athens to face charges.
  • He is suspected of homicide with intent, robbery, and weapons offenses.
  • The victim, Elisabeth Jane Ross, was from Edinburgh and was also called Lisa.
  • Ross went to Greece on June 26 and volunteered with a refugee support group.
  • Her body was found in a suitcase at an abandoned building on July 18.
  • Initial tests could not determine her cause of death, but later exams showed she likely died from asphyxiation (lack of oxygen).
  • The court hearing is expected to be private.
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