Greek authorities are re-examining the deaths of two elderly siblings who were found burned inside their home in the town of Nafpaktos, as new elements have cast doubt on the original conclusion that the tragedy was accidental.

The case dates back to February 2024, when an 89-year-old woman and her 84-year-old brother were killed in a house fire in a residential area near Nafpaktos, in western Greece. At the time, investigators believed the man had deliberately set a fire in a room of the house, overwhelmed by his sister’s deteriorating health, and that both perished as a result.

That version of events is now being challenged by close relatives, prompting law enforcement authorities to reconsider the possibility of double homicide. According to investigative reporting cited by Greek media, the fire was unusually limited in scope and did not spread throughout the house, raising questions about whether it could have caused the deaths as initially assumed.

Relatives have also stated that they were in daily contact with the siblings and that neither had expressed despair or desperation related to health issues. Further doubts emerged after toxicology tests revealed that the brother had taken sedative medication that had not been prescribed to him.

In addition, the original forensic examination carried out in 2024 was described as inconclusive. As a result, authorities are expected to request a review of the case by a three-member forensic committee.

Adding to the complexity of the investigation, five separate wills reportedly surfaced following the deaths of the two siblings, an unusual development that is also being examined as part of the renewed inquiry.