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Suspect in Greek suitcase murder of Scottish aid worker appears in court

Suspect in Greek suitcase murder of Scottish aid worker appears in court

Summary

A man was brought to court in Athens, Greece, after being charged with the murder and robbery of Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross. Her body was found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building shortly after she arrived in Athens.

Key Facts

  • Elisabeth Jane Ross was a 38-year-old Scottish aid worker.
  • Her body was found inside a suitcase on July 18 in an abandoned building in Athens.
  • The suspect was identified through street camera footage showing a man with a large suitcase near the crime scene.
  • The suspect was arrested on Sunday and is a migrant born in Afghanistan.
  • He was taken to court on Wednesday and charged with murder and robbery.
  • He has 24 hours to prepare his defense and will return to court on Thursday.
  • The suspect was reportedly pursuing a boxing career in Athens.
  • Police from Greece, the UK National Crime Agency, Police Scotland, and the U.S. helped with the investigation.
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