The body discovered inside a suitcase on Sunday evening in the Agios Panteleimonas district of Athens is believed to belong to a young woman.
According to a report by To Vima, the initial assessment by the forensic examiner suggests the victim was a woman of African origin aged between 17 and 25 years.
Based on the evidence gathered so far, the body showed no visible signs of abuse or injuries, while death is estimated to have occurred five to seven days before the discovery.
Authorities have not yet identified the woman and are investigating both her identity and the circumstances that led to her body being found inside the suitcase.
How the case came to light
The suitcase was discovered at the junction of Alkamenous and Charissis streets by a foreign national, who reported to the local police station that a strong foul odour was coming from it.
Police officers who attended the scene found a human body inside the suitcase.
The area was immediately cordoned off and a forensic examiner was called to conduct an initial examination.
Organised crime unit takes over
Responsibility for the investigation has now been transferred to the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime, which is examining all possible scenarios and gathering evidence to determine the exact cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the transport and abandonment of the body.
Investigators are awaiting the results of the post-mortem examination, which are expected to provide a clearer picture of how and when the young woman died.
