- The man accused of killing the Scottish aid worker in Athens, Mr Ahmadzai, has been charged with homicide.
- During the hearing, Ahmadzai did not speak or submit a plea to any of the charges he faces, according to his lawyer Christos Erdos.
- A judge has ordered Mr Ahmadzai to be kept in pre-trial detention while further evidence is compiled, ahead of another hearing at a future date.
- Reports indicate that Ahmadzai bought another phone and texted friends in Athens, impersonating a jihadist and claiming he killed the Scot due to her religion.
- His wife, Alaina Hall, suspected his involvement in the killing and tracked his phone to where Ms Ross was staying.
A 26-year-old man, Mr. Ahmadzai, has been charged with the homicide of Scottish aid worker Ms. Ross in Athens. He appeared in court but did not enter a plea regarding the charges against him, which include homicide with intent and theft of over €10,000 from her bank accounts.1
The judge has ordered Mr. Ahmadzai to remain in pre-trial detention as authorities gather further evidence. His lawyer, Christos Erdos, confirmed that Mr. Ahmadzai did not speak during the hearing.23
Initially detained for illegal weapons possession, he now faces serious allegations including the disposal of Ms. Ross's body in a suitcase. Reports indicate that after her death, he allegedly sent messages from her phone to her contacts, impersonating a jihadist and claiming responsibility for the killing due to her religion.
His wife, Alaina Hall, a US citizen, reportedly became suspicious of his involvement when she noticed his absence from their apartment and tracked his phone to Ms. Ross's location. Authorities are currently awaiting tissue analysis results to confirm the cause of death, with preliminary assessments suggesting suffocation.5
As the investigation continues, the case has drawn significant media attention, highlighting the tragic circumstances surrounding Ms. Ross's death and the serious charges against Mr. Ahmadzai.
“Ahmadzai's lawyer Christos Erdos confirmed his client remained silent and entered no plea on any of the three charges. Greek newspapers Proto Thema and Ta Nea reported Ahmadzai allegedly texted friends impersonating a jihadist, and his wife Alaina Hall tracked his phone to the victim's location.”
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