A 38-year-old Scottish woman’s body is reported to have been found stuffed inside a suitcase in Athens, Greece. According to multiple UK outlets, the discovery takes place in a derelict or abandoned building in central Athens and is first made by a homeless man. Greek authorities later identify the remains, and police confirm they are liaising with relevant authorities as the investigation continues.
BBC News and The Guardian report that the woman was identified after an initial period in which the body remained unidentified, with police previously appealing for help from foreign law enforcement agencies. The Guardian adds that Greek authorities say she had likely been dead for several weeks, and that the identification process occurs about 11 days after the reported discovery.
Sky News and The Mirror describe the same reported circumstances: the body is found in a suitcase at the site, and an investigation is underway. Police Scotland is also reported to be working with Greek counterparts as officials seek to understand how the woman came to be there and the circumstances surrounding her death.
