- Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, appeared in court in Athens today after being charged with homicide over the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38.
- The murder-accused refugee was escorted to the Court of First Instance in a blacked-out car, where he faces further charges of stealing more than £8,500 from his alleged victim's bank accounts.
- On the night of July 15, Alaina Hall became concerned when she woke up at midnight and noticed her husband was not there.
- She checked his location on her cell phone and saw that he was inside the apartment on Rethymno Street, which surprised her as there was no particular reason for him to be there at that time.
- Ahmadzai is said to have admitted to going to Elisabeth's flat on July 15, which is where Ms Hall's phone records show he was.
- Court reports in Greece have revealed how Ahmadzai's own wife, Alaina Hall, blew the case wide open after noticing her friend had mysteriously vanished.
Sharif Ahmadzai, a 26-year-old Afghan boxing champion, has been charged with the homicide of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a 38-year-old British aid worker, whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Athens on July 18.15
Ahmadzai's wife, Alaina Hall, played a crucial role in the investigation after she became suspicious of his behavior. On the night of July 15, she noticed her husband was missing and checked his location, discovering he was at Ross's apartment.36
Hall recounted, “I checked his location on my cell phone...I saw that he was inside the apartment on Rethymno Street. I was surprised because there was no particular reason for him to be there at that time.” This revelation prompted authorities to investigate Ahmadzai further.4
In addition to the homicide charge, Ahmadzai faces further allegations of stealing over £8,500 from Ross's bank accounts. He appeared in court in a blacked-out car, where he was formally charged.
The case has drawn significant media attention, particularly due to the shocking nature of the crime and the involvement of Ahmadzai's wife in uncovering the truth behind Ross's disappearance.
As the investigation continues, the circumstances surrounding Ross's death remain a focal point for both law enforcement and the public.
“Alaina Hall said she grew suspicious on July 15 after waking at midnight to find her husband gone, then tracked his phone to the apartment on Rethymno Street. Ahmadzai, 26, admitted to being there and now faces additional charges of stealing over £8,500 from Ross's bank accounts.”
Daily Star
