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Greece: Unspeakable Tragedy on Epiphany Day – 17-Year-Old Dead, 16-Year-Old Arrested for Assault

Published January 6, 2026, 15:01
Greece: Unspeakable Tragedy on Epiphany Day – 17-Year-Old Dead, 16-Year-Old Arrested for Assault

A tragedy has shocked the local community in Serres on Epiphany Day, with the discovery of the body of a 17-year-old student in the basement of the apartment building where he lived. The young man's disappearance had been reported earlier by his parents. A 16-year-old has been arrested and confessed to the brutal assault that led to the 17-year-old's death, claiming it was motivated by jealousy over a girl. The perpetrator alleges that the 17-year-old had sent a message to their girlfriend expressing interest in a relationship with her.