Details of the incident
The attack occurred on Sunday, December 1, in the family’s home in the Angelochori area of Thermaikos Municipality. According to the General Police Directorate of Thessaloniki, the suspect fatally stabbed his wife and seriously injured her son, who had tried in vain to protect his mother. The suspect used two knives during the attack.
After the incident, the suspect voluntarily surrendered to authorities and reportedly confessed, saying, “I killed my wife and injured her son.”
A case has been filed against him for intentional homicide, both completed and attempted.
Victim’s son injured but stable
The 29-year-old son, injured while intervening to protect his mother, is being treated at the Hippocrates Hospital in Thessaloniki. Medical staff have confirmed that his condition is stable, and he is out of danger.
Family background
According to statements made to Mega by another son of the victim, who was not present during the attack, the 60-year-old woman had recently divorced the suspect, and he had packed his belongings to leave the house.
Legal proceedings
The accused appeared before the prosecutor, where criminal charges for intentional homicide and attempted homicide were formally brought against him. He has requested and received a deadline to testify before the 1st regular investigator on Thursday, December 5, at noon.
Authorities continue to investigate the case, with evidence collected by the Criminal Investigations Sub-Directorate of Northern Greece.
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