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Son of Former Minister's Widow in Custody for Murder

Published December 30, 2025, 18:11
Son of Former Minister's Widow in Custody for Murder

The 60-year-old son of Eleni Papadopoulou, the widow of a former PASOK minister, has been remanded in custody following a lengthy deposition regarding his mother's murder in Kolonaki in January 2022. During his testimony, he denied the charges and claimed the preliminary investigation was invalid. His mother was found dead in her apartment after a fire, with the son initially claiming her death was accidental, caused by a cigarette due to her smoking habit. However, authorities are treating the case as murder. New evidence suggests possible arson.