A British woman was found dead inside a suitcase in Athens after informing her Greek friends that she was planning to spend time with a group of unidentified Americans.
The body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, was discovered by a homeless individual who noticed a leg protruding from the luggage in an abandoned structure on Evelpidon Street in the Kypseli area of Athens on July 18 around 1pm.
Ross had been residing with friends in the Keratsini neighborhood near the main port of Athens. She informed them on July 15 that she was departing to stay with American acquaintances in Kypseli, as reported by the Daily Mail.
According to a police source cited by the Mail, Ross had mentioned her intention to spend time with American friends in Kypseli but did not provide further specifics. The Greek friends she had been staying with were interviewed by authorities and were cleared of any suspicion, having provided significant information.
Investigators are looking into the possibility that messages were sent from Ross’s phone posthumously in an attempt to create the appearance that she was still alive. One message sent to a Greek friend on July 15 stated: “I need some time – I’m going to a Greek island.”
Her family also received messages indicating that she required time alone and wished to be by herself for a period. Authorities suspect that the missing phone was active in the Athens vicinity until shortly before Ross’s identification, after which it was deactivated.
Born in Scotland in February 1988, Ross is believed to have passed away five to seven days before her body was discovered. She reportedly traveled from Cyprus to Greece the previous month, according to Greek broadcaster ERT.
Identification of Ross was achieved through Interpol and American databases using her fingerprints, as her DNA did not match any records in Greece. Initial forensic examination did not reveal any apparent injuries or signs of a struggle, but a post-mortem examination is anticipated to determine the cause of death.
A spokesperson from Police Scotland stated, “We are aware of the passing of a Scottish woman in Athens and are cooperating with the Greek authorities. Our officers are assisting her family in Scotland.”
The Foreign Office also expressed their condolences, saying, “Our thoughts are with Elisabeth’s family during this challenging period. We are offering consular support and are in communication with local authorities.”
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