Greek authorities have disclosed the distressing final text messages retrieved from the mobile device of a Scottish woman whose body was found inside a suitcase abandoned in a rundown structure in central Athens.
The victim, identified as Elizabeth Jane Ross, aged 38, was stumbled upon by a homeless individual on Evelpidon Street in the Kypseli neighborhood on July 18. Ross, reportedly born in Scotland in February 1988, is believed to have passed away approximately five to seven days before the discovery. As of now, no suspects have been pinpointed, as per reports from the Daily Record.
Investigators in Greece suspect that text messages sent to Ross’ family on July 15 were crafted by someone using her phone. These messages indicated her desire for solitude and a need to be alone, as per Greek media sources.
A Greek officer informed the Daily Mail that the phone was actively used to send messages, apparently to create the illusion that Ross was still alive. The building where the body was found is being treated as a potential crime scene.
It is reported by the Greek state broadcaster ERT that Ross had traveled from Cyprus to Greece the previous month and had been residing with acquaintances in Athens before her disappearance.
According to Proto Thema, Interpol and US databases were instrumental in identifying Ross through her fingerprints since her DNA did not align with any Greek records. Initial forensic examinations did not reveal any obvious injuries or signs of a struggle, with a post-mortem examination scheduled for the near future.
A spokesperson from Police Scotland mentioned that they are collaborating with Greek authorities regarding the Scottish woman’s demise and are extending support to her family in Scotland.
Likewise, a representative from the Foreign Office expressed condolences to Elizabeth’s family, ensuring the provision of consular assistance and communication with local authorities during this challenging period.
