Testimony reveals distress of Stylianos Konstantinou before 2019 death

On September 15, 2026, a special education teacher provided testimony at the Nicosia District Court regarding the childhood of Stylianos Konstantinou, who died by suicide in September 2019. The witness, identified as X.K., testified about her observations while working with the boy during his preschool and first-grade years.

According to the testimony, the child frequently expressed violent intentions toward his father, claiming he would "slaughter" him if he continued to make his mother cry. The teacher noted that these outbursts were notably more intense on Mondays, following the weekend. She recalled that she and other school staff had identified the boy's behavioral struggles early on and referred him for assessment, which led the Provincial Committee for Special Education to provide him with dedicated support hours.

The proceedings are part of an ongoing legal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child's life and the events leading up to his death. The witness referenced a statement she had previously provided to criminal investigators in 2020 as part of the formal inquiry into the case. The court continues to examine these historical reports to determine the factors that influenced the child's environment and emotional state.