Limassol court imposes consecutive life sentences for double murder

On June 9, 2025, the Limassol Criminal Court sentenced a 25-year-old man to two consecutive life terms for the premeditated murders of Andreas Kouzoupis and 38-year-old Slovak national David Chmelar. The victims were found burnt inside a vehicle on July 30, 2024, in the Listrovounos area of Limassol after being shot with a hunting shotgun. The defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of premeditated murder. Although the prosecution clarified that the defendant did not personally fire the shotgun, the court imposed consecutive sentences, deviating from the typical practice of concurrent sentencing. This decision directly impacts the defendant's future eligibility for conditional release. The court cited the precedent of the triple murder case involving Christakis Thomas, known as 'Lokadjis,' where consecutive life sentences were applied. Defense arguments previously focused on whether the sentences should run concurrently or consecutively. The court emphasized that the actions showed a total disregard for the value of human life.