Μake us preferred on Google New details have come to light in the case of the 75 year old woman found dead in a field in Chania, just days after she was reported missing on July 23. At the center of the investigation is the fact that the elderly woman had previously been brought to a police station because she appeared disoriented, and left without officers noticing.
A few hours before her disappearance was reported, the 75 year old was found wandering by a rapid response police crew in Chania. Officers brought her to the police station to verify her identity and assess her condition. Despite the duty officers’ efforts, they were unable to identify her. According to ERT, the elderly woman remained at the station for several hours before leaving, without any officer noticing.
Meanwhile, her daughter, who had been searching for her, reported her missing to the same police station that same day, triggering a search. On the night of August 3, a local resident discovered her body in a field in the area and immediately alerted authorities.
“They Should Never Have Let Her Leave”
The coroner’s initial assessment attributes her death to natural causes, as there are no signs of criminal activity. The exact cause of death is expected to be confirmed once the autopsy is complete.
Meanwhile, the preliminary investigation is ongoing. According to reports, authorities are examining the circumstances under which the 75 year old left the police station unnoticed, and whether proper procedures were followed in handling the incident, particularly when a member of the public appears disoriented or in need of help. Her relatives have expressed outrage, saying “they should never have let her leave.”
