Limassol court sentences man to 13 years for father's murder

On November 3, 2026, the Limassol Criminal Court sentenced a 48-year-old man to 13 years in prison for the murder of his 80-year-old father, Giorgos Hadjigeorgiou. The incident took place in the early hours of July 9, 2025, at the family home in Limassol, where the defendant fatally stabbed his father.

The defendant admitted to the crime and contacted the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department (CID) shortly after the attack to report the incident and turn himself in. During the sentencing, the court noted that the act was not premeditated and the defendant could not be classified as a "heinous killer." The judges took into account his immediate confession, genuine remorse, and significant mental health issues. The defendant testified that his actions were influenced by past experiences and suffering he attributed to his father, and he expressed deep sorrow for his actions upon entering the courtroom.

The court emphasized that while the act was committed without provocation, the mitigating factors regarding the defendant's mental state and his cooperation with authorities led to the 13-year sentence. With the conclusion of the trial today, the case is officially closed.