Greek police identify British woman found in Athens suitcase

Authorities in Greece have identified a body discovered in a suitcase in Athens as a 38-year-old British woman of Scottish origin, police confirmed on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The discovery has launched a murder investigation as officials work to trace her final movements and determine the circumstances of her death.

The woman's remains were found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building on Evelpidon Street in the Kypseli district of the capital. A homeless man reported the discovery to police around midday on July 18 after noticing a foul odor and seeing what appeared to be a human limb protruding from the luggage. A forensic examination indicated she had been deceased for approximately five to eight days prior to being found, with no obvious injuries or clear signs of struggle on her body.

Investigators identified the victim with international assistance after her fingerprints, taken at the scene, yielded no match in Greek databases. Her prints were registered in American databases, and Interpol subsequently confirmed her identity as a British national in a notification to Greek police. She was reportedly wearing black shorts bearing the insignia of a French university at...