Event Brief
Man arrested over death of British woman in Athens
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
Summary: Greek police arrested a 26-year-old over the death of British woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross found in a suitcase in Athens.
WHO: Greek police (Directorate for Combating Organized Crime)
WHAT: Arrested a 26-year-old man over the death of British woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross; he confessed and faces charges including intentional homicide, robbery, and firearms-related offenses.
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 7:50 PM ET
WHERE: Athens, Greece
WHY: The suspect confessed to placing the body in a suitcase and transporting it to an abandoned premises, and used the victim's bank cards to withdraw money afterward.
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