A 62-year-old woman in Boeotia, central Greece, accused of secretly burying her elderly mother to keep receiving her pension, is now under investigation for intentional homicide. The case, already making headlines as a fraud scandal, has taken a darker turn following conflicting testimonies and forensic findings.
Her son told investigators he had not seen his grandmother since early 2021, contradicting his mother’s claim that the woman died in August 2023. This timeline discrepancy has raised doubts about when the death actually occurred.
Forensic Analysis Underway
Authorities have enlisted a forensic anthropologist to analyze bone and hair samples from the buried woman. These microscopic tests are expected to clarify the time of death, which remains a critical question in the case.
During questioning, the son said his grandmother had multiple health problems, including heart disease, dementia, and mobility issues, and was on medication, though he could not specify which.
Site Inspection Raises More Questions
On September 23, prosecutors and police conducted an inspection at the burial site, where the elderly woman’s remains were found in a shallow, makeshift grave. The accused claims she dug the pit earlier with the help of a worker.
Villagers and relatives told authorities they had not seen the woman since 2020, with some suggesting she had been absent for as long as seven years. This further deepens the uncertainty around the true date of death.
Beyond the potential homicide charge, prosecutors are also investigating whether the alleged pension fraud exceeded €120,000, an amount that could significantly alter the charges.
Suspended from Municipal Post
The accused, a municipal employee at a local Citizen Service Center (KEP), has been suspended following a council decision. Colleagues had previously raised complaints about her behavior, described by a former mayor as “eccentric and nervous.”
