Two women found dead in a sealed room in Zografou

On March 30, 2026, Greek authorities discovered the bodies of two women in an advanced state of decomposition inside an apartment in the Zografou district of Athens. The deceased were a 91-year-old woman and her 56-year-old daughter. The investigation began after relatives filed reports at the Zografou police station on March 26, expressing concern about the women's prolonged disappearance. Following a series of visits, police entered the apartment on Sunday, March 29, after the 54-year-old son initially obstructed their entry and provided false information. Inside, officers discovered a room sealed with structural material, where the bodies were located. The 54-year-old man, who resides in the apartment, claims his sister died of cancer three months ago, followed by his mother two days later, and that he sealed the room because he feared losing his home. While the suspect maintains the deaths occurred three months ago—a timeframe consistent with relatives' reports—forensic examiners initially estimated the bodies had been in the room for over a month. The suspect has been detained and is under investigation for potential homicide.