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Neo Psychiko Murder Case: Handsome George" Testifies

Featured Neo Psychiko Murder Case: Handsome George" Testifies

Giorgios, the 44-year-old suspect known as "Handsome George," has appeared at Athens courts to testify in the murder case of a 54-year-old surveyor in Neo Psychiko.

He arrived under heavy security after being detained since Friday night on charges of premeditated murder and weapons possession.

Crucial evidence, including video footage, led to his identification and arrest.

The footage revealed the suspect switching vehicles after the murder, moving from a black scooter to a motorcycle, and ultimately leading police to his partner's apartment building. Searches conducted at both residences resulted in the discovery of potential evidence, including a pair of gloves.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities also examining a suspect from the island of Mykonos as a possible mastermind behind the crime. Forensic analysis is underway on various items, including gloves and mobile phones found in Georgios' possession.

The case has drawn significant public attention due to its violent nature and the involvement of "Handsome George," a figure known in local circles.

The man was well kown in police circles and had been involved in a murder, as well as the abduction of a well known shipowner. It is still under investigation how he was able to be transferred to agricultural prison, a very lenient sort of prison system, and how he was given days off, during which he commiited armed robberies. He was released despite the fact that he was convicted of the urder in the court of appeals, while exonerated for his part in the kidnapping. This is one of a series of incdidents that points to intense corruption in the judiciary, where even though police arrest people with condemning evidence judges still let people off, or allow them enough leeway so that eventually they are released after serving a small fraction of their sentence.

Further developments are expected as the investigation continues.