Body of Scottish woman 'found inside suitcase' in Greece

The body of a Scottish woman has reportedly been found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens.

The discovery of Elisabeth-Jane Ross has sparked a multi-agency investigation, with Greek authorities, Interpol and Police Scotland working together as part of efforts to establish the full circumstances of the death.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said: "Our thoughts are with Elisabeth's family during this difficult time. We are providing consular support and are in contact with the local authorities."

According to Greek media reports, Ms Ross is believed to have been 38 years old and arrived in the country from the United States via Cyprus on 29 June.

Her body was reportedly discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in the central Athens district of Kypseli on 18 July.

Ms Ross' remains were said to have been found by a homeless man and it is believed she had died between five and seven days before being discovered.

It has also been reported that Greek police believe her phone was used to send messages after her death, in an apparent attempt to mislead those looking for her.

Interpol data was said to have helped identify her.

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Investigators are continuing to reconstruct her final movements in a bid to solve the circumstances of her death.

A spokesperson for Greek police said: "Further details have been requested regarding when she arrived in Greece, how, and with whom.

"We cannot provide further details at this stage, as the investigation is fully under way."

Police Scotland is providing support to Ms Ross' family.

A force spokesperson added: "We are aware of the death of a Scottish woman in Athens and are liaising with authorities in Greece."

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