British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens identified

Authorities in Greece have identified the remains of a 38-year-old British woman found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in the Kypseli neighborhood of Athens. The discovery occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, July 18, 2026, after a man alerted police to a suitcase protruding a human leg at an address on Evelpidon Street. The building is known to authorities as a location frequented by drug users, and the body was found in an advanced state of decomposition.

The victim, born in February 1988, was identified via fingerprints provided by the Interpol office in Washington, D.C., following a request from Greek investigators. Preliminary forensic examinations found no obvious external injuries, and it is estimated that the death occurred between five and eight days prior to the discovery. Sources note the woman had traveled to Greece from the United States via Cyprus.

The Hellenic Police are currently working to map the woman's movements after her arrival in Greece. Investigators have requested information from airlines to determine if she traveled with companions and are conducting checks for any lodging reservations made in her name. Cooperation with Cypriot authorities is ongoing to further trace her recent history and clarify the circumstances of her death.