Irene Mourtzoukou trial begins in Patras for serial infant deaths

The trial of 26-year-old Irene Mourtzoukou began on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Mixed Jury Court of Patras. Mourtzoukou faces multiple charges, including premeditated serial homicide and attempted murder, following the deaths of infants and a prior incident involving her former partner. The defendant was transferred from the Eleonas Thiva prison to the Patras transfer department on Thursday, November 5, to prepare for the court proceedings.

The indictment details several tragic events: an attempted murder of her former partner during Christmas 2020, the death of a six-month-old infant belonging to a friend named Katerina on February 4, 2021, and the death of her own 19-day-old child on June 19, 2022. Prosecutor documents indicate that the accused demonstrated a lack of emotional attachment to those around her and allegedly derived satisfaction from causing harm to individuals in her environment. The legal proceedings are expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding these deaths, which the defendant had previously confessed to under investigation.