Police Search for Homeless Man In Connection to British Woman’s Death

Greek police are searching for a homeless man identified only as “Markos” as they investigate the death of 38-year-old British national Elizabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens’ Kypseli district. According to the Daily Mail, investigators are seeking to question the man, who is described as homeless and reportedly known in the area for aggressive behaviour and allegedly carrying a knife. Authorities have not publicly named him as a suspect, and no charges have been announced.

Ross’s body was discovered after another homeless man opened a suitcase inside the abandoned building and found human remains. Police believe the suitcase was moved to the location around 17 July, while Ross had been reported missing on 15 July after arriving in Greece from Edinburgh via Cyprus in late June. Investigators say Ross had travelled regularly to Greece over the past seven years and volunteered with non-government organisations supporting vulnerable people, including abused women, migrants and homeless individuals.

Friends reportedly knew her as Lisa and said she often spent time assisting homeless people in Athens. According to the report, police are interviewing residents, business owners and members of the local homeless community as they reconstruct Ross’s movements during the final days before her death. Authorities are also trying to identify individuals Ross told friends she planned to visit in Kypseli.

She reportedly informed friends she would stay with “American friends,” but investigators have not located those individuals and are examining whether they exist or whether the information was intended to reassure those close to her. Police are also investigating the continued use of Ross’s mobile phone after her death. According to investigators, text messages were sent to her family and friends between 15 and 29 July, suggesting she had travelled to a Greek island and wanted to spend time alone.

Authorities believe the messages may have been sent by someone attempting to conceal her death. Investigators said the phone remained active in the Athens area until shortly before Ross’s body was formally identified, after which it was switched off. The exact cause of death has not yet been determined.

Initial forensic examinations reportedly found no obvious external injuries or signs of a struggle, while investigat…