Human remains discovered near Alepotrypa stadium in Kypseli

Greek authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains in the Alepotrypa area of Ano Kypseli. On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, a child accidentally found a blue bag containing human bones, including a skull, near the local stadium. Preliminary observations by Homicide Department officials suggested the remains did not show obvious signs of trauma and may have been placed at the site recently. The area was cordoned off for a forensic sweep.

On Wednesday, September 9, a second, separate discovery occurred when an unidentified citizen notified police of another bag containing small bones in a nearby grove. While the initial discovery was confirmed as human, authorities are conducting forensic analysis on the second find to determine if the bones are human or animal. The remains from both instances have been sent to forensic laboratories for anthropological and medical examination. Investigators are cross-referencing the findings with missing persons records to identify the individual and clarify the circumstances of the death, while the investigation remains ongoing.