Decomposed body of woman found in Lycabettus cave

On August 8, 2026, the Hellenic Police discovered a decomposed human body inside a cave located near the Agioi Isidoroi chapel on Lycabettus Hill in Athens. The discovery was prompted by a report from a passerby who notified authorities after encountering the remains. Initial reports suggested the deceased might be male, but subsequent forensic investigation confirmed the victim was a 57-year-old woman.

Preliminary medical examiner reports indicate that the death was caused by a fall from a height. At this stage, investigators have found no evidence of criminal activity or foul play. The authorities had initially examined various scenarios, including potential criminal acts, due to the advanced state of decomposition of the remains which made initial identification impossible. A formal autopsy is expected to provide a definitive account of the specific circumstances surrounding the death.