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British woman's body found in Athens suitcase identified

Published Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Updated July 30

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Greek authorities have identified a body found in a suitcase in Athens as Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a 38-year-old British woman. Her body was discovered on July 18 in an abandoned building, and police are investigating her death as a criminal act, suspecting her mobile phone was used after her death to mislead investigators.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Greek authorities identified the body found in a suitcase in Athens as Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a 38-year-old British woman born in Scotland in 1988, 11 days after its discovery on July 18 in an abandoned building in the Kypseli district.
  • Police are investigating her death as a criminal act.
  • Greek police suspect the victim's mobile phone was used to send messages after her death, possibly to mislead authorities.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Identification and Criminal Investigation
  • The Guardian

    The Guardian reports that Greek authorities have identified a body found in a suitcase in central Athens as a 38-year-old British woman, 11 days after its discovery, and police are investigating her death as a criminal act.

  • Sky News

    Sky News reports that the body of a Scottish woman has been discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens, Greece. The article also focuses on the latest development in a criminal investigation, highlighting the suspected attempt to mislead authorities by using the victim's mobile phone after her death.

  • BBC News

    The BBC provides a neutral report on the discovery of a Scottish woman's body in Greece, emphasizing the ongoing investigation and the involvement of both British and Greek authorities. The BBC also focuses on the ongoing police investigation and the support being offered to the victim's family by Scottish and UK authorities.

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