Family of British charity worker found dead in suitcase pays tribute

Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published August 6, 2026 6:28pm Updated August 6, 2026 6:29pm Elizabeth-Jane Ross, from Scotland, is described as a ‘kind’ missionary who dedicated her life to helping vulnerable people A British charity worker found dead inside a suitcase in Greece has been remembered as a ‘kind, principled and selfless.’ The remains of charity worker and Christian missionary Elizabeth-Jane Ross, 38, from Edinburgh, were found dumped in Athens on July 18, three days after she was reported missing from her apartment. Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, an Afghan boxer, is the prime suspect in the case, and he is accused of killing and transporting her body in a suitcase before dumping it. Now Ms Ross’s family and friends have paid tribute to their loved one, known as Lisa. Her f