Man accused of killing Scottish charity worker faces court in Athens

The 26-year-old is accused of killing Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, and dumping her body in a suitcase.

The 26-year-old is accused of killing Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, and dumping her body in a suitcase.

Police escorted the Afghan migrant accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross and hiding her body in a suitcase to court on Wednesday after he was charged with murder and robbery.

A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month will appear in court on Wednesday, two police officials said.

ATHENS, Aug 5 (Reuters) - A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month will appear in court on Wednesday, two police officials said. Police have identified the victim as Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38, an aid worker who ha

ATHENS, Aug 5 - A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month will appear in court on Wednesday, two police officials said.

Afghan boxer accused of killing British woman in Athens to appear in court  reuters.com

The body of Elisabeth Jane Ross was found inside a suitcase discovered in a derelict building

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is accused of killing 38-year-old British charity worker Elisabeth Jane Ross, from Edinburgh, after her body was found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Greece

Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published August 3, 2026 5:56pm Updated August 3, 2026 5:59pm Afghan boxer Sharif Ahmadzai A boxer accused of dragging the body of a British charity worker in a suitcase and dumping her in an abandoned Athens house has been pictured. Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is suspected of killing Elisabet