A 40-year-old woman and mother of two was found dead with a knife wound to her abdomen at 6 a.m. in Menidi; evidence collected by the Hellenic Police indicates femicide [1], [2].
Authorities are pursuing her ex-husband as the primary suspect, considering the victim had reported him three times for domestic violence: in April 2013, September 2022, and earlier this month.
Her ex-husband had been arrested in all three instances and was scheduled to stand trial the following day for the latest accusation made by the 40-year-old, which included charges of threats, physical harm, and verbal abuse, as reported by Ef. Syn.
According to the Hellenic Police, they receive an average of 500 calls per week related to cases of domestic violence.
According to sources within the Hellenic Police, after the latest incident was reported, the victim was given a panic button and offered relocation to a shelter. However, once again, according to the Hellenic Police, the woman declined.
During the week of the 40-year-old woman’s final report (6-12 May), authorities reported that Immediate Action received 828 calls related to domestic violence. The Hellenic Police handled 493 cases, resulting in 305 on-the-spot arrests. Additionally, 59 panic buttons were provided upon request, and nine women were relocated to shelters at their request.
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