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Man Stabs Wife, Then Commits Suicide in Athens

Published December 28, 2025, 17:08
Man Stabs Wife, Then Commits Suicide in Athens

A 74-year-old man committed suicide by falling from a roof in the Gkyzi area of Athens, after stabbing his 67-year-old wife, who is currently hospitalized in critical condition at the Gennimatas hospital. The man left a handwritten note to a relative, expressing his feelings of hopelessness and inability to cope with the situation at home. Police are investigating the cause of the tragedy, while the neighborhood is shocked by the incident, as the couple was reportedly quiet and well-liked. According to testimonies, a heated argument preceded the attack, with the man assaulting his wife with a knife before taking his own life. The perpetrator's note is a key piece of evidence in the investigation, as authorities attempt to reconstruct the timeline of events and understand his motives.