Brit woman's body found in suitcase in abandoned Athens building

Detectives continue to piece together her final movements.By Berk Uyal, Live News Content Editor/Reporter 17:01, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 Updated: 17:01, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 A woman has been found dead in Athens (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)A woman found dead inside a suitcase abandoned in a derelict building in Greece has been identified as a British national. The 38-year-old woman's remains were discovered by a homeless man in an abandoned building in the Kypseli district of Athens on July 18, at around 1pm.According to Greek broadcaster ERT, the man alerted authorities after noticing a strong smell coming from the suitcase and spotting what appeared to be a human limb. Investigators believe the woman died between five and seven days before her body was discovered. Initial examinations also found no obvious injuries, although the cause of death has not yet been established. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyThe woman c...