- Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, was found in an abandoned building in the Kypseli district of Athens on 18 July, reportedly by a homeless man.
- Greek police are investigating whether foul play was involved in her death and are awaiting toxicology test results.
- Ms. Ross is believed to have died between five and seven days before her body was discovered.
- According to reports, she arrived in Greece from the United States via Cyprus on 29 June.
- It has been reported that her phone was used to send messages after her death, in an apparent attempt to mislead those looking for her.
- The body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross was discovered in a suitcase within a derelict building in Athens.
- Authorities are attempting to trace where her phone had been in the days following her death.
- A Greek police spokesman stated that no other evidence has emerged from the body or the suitcase that would allow them to identify another person.
- The investigation into her death is ongoing, with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office providing consular support.
Greek police are investigating the suspicious death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, whose body was found in a suitcase in a derelict building in Athens on July 18.17
Authorities suspect foul play as toxicology tests are pending to clarify the cause of death.23
Ross is believed to have died between five and seven days before her body was discovered, with reports indicating she arrived in Greece from the United States via Cyprus on June 29.45
Police spokespersons have stated that they are trying to determine if foul play was involved, as initial examinations did not clarify the circumstances of her death.
Helena Smith, The Guardian's correspondent in Athens, reported that someone appeared to have controlled Ross's mobile phone after her death, sending messages to mislead authorities and friends.6
Authorities are currently tracing the phone's activity in the days following her death.
First Minister John Swinney has assured that Ross's family will receive support from the Scottish government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which is also in contact with Greek authorities.
Police Scotland is providing additional support to the family during this difficult time.
The investigation remains ongoing as police await the results of toxicology tests to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding Ross's death.
“Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, was discovered in a suitcase in Athens, with authorities indicating she may have died five to seven days prior. Reports suggest her phone was used posthumously to mislead those searching for her, complicating the investigation into her death.”
