Man arrested over death of Scottish woman found in suitcase in Athens
Elisabeth-Jane Ross - known as Lisa - was found dead last month
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A man has been arrested over the death of a Scottish woman whose body was found inside a suitcase in Athens.
The 26-year-old Afghani is accused of killing Elisabeth-Jane Ross - known as Lisa - and then dumping the 38-year-old's body in a derelict building in the Kypseli area of the Greek capital on July 18.
She is believed to have died between five and seven days before she was found.
The Hellenic Police, Greece’s national force, were able to identify the victim using fingerprints.
Lisa entered Greece on June 26 and was initially staying with friends in Piraeus.
She is then said to have gone to meet with American friends in another part of the Greek capital, but it is unclear if this ever happened.
The Hellenic Police said they analysed video footage to identify the suspect.
In the following days he is said to have used her bank card to withdraw money.
A replica pistol and a knife were found at the suspect’s home and police have filed a case against him for manslaughter, robbery and violation of weapons laws.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said earlier: “Our thoughts are with Elisabeth’s family during this difficult time.
“We are providing consular support and are in contact with the local authorities.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the death of a Scottish woman in Athens and are liaising with authorities in Greece.
“Officers are providing support to her family in Scotland.”
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