Human remains found inside a suitcase in central Athens

On the evening of Sunday, November 8, 2026, a human corpse was discovered inside a suitcase placed on a sidewalk at the intersection of Alkamenous and Charissis streets in the Agios Panteleimon area of central Athens. The discovery was reported by a 29-year-old foreign national who alerted the local police station after noticing a strong, foul odor emanating from the suitcase.

Preliminary forensic examinations indicate the remains belong to a petite woman of African descent, aged between 17 and 25. The body was found in a state of advanced decomposition, positioned in a fetal posture and tied behind the back. Authorities estimate that death occurred five to seven days prior to the discovery. While no visible signs of injury were reported in initial assessments, the investigation is ongoing.

The case has been assigned to the Homicide Department, which is conducting a thorough investigation to identify the victim and determine the exact cause and circumstances of death. A full forensic autopsy and DNA testing are scheduled to provide further evidence. Local media noted that the incident bears a resemblance to a similar case involving a woman found in a suitcase in Kypseli last summer.