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Crete: Man Kills Brother Over Car Keys

Published February 15, 2026, 12:10
Crete: Man Kills Brother Over Car Keys

A tragic family crime occurred in Viannos, Heraklion, Crete, where a man was found dead in his home with multiple stab wounds. The perpetrator, the victim's brother, called the police himself and surrendered. According to authorities, the crime was committed during a heated argument over car keys. The perpetrator contacted the Viannos Police Department shortly before 7:40 PM, stating that he had attacked his brother. Upon arriving at the scene, police found the man outside the house and he admitted to killing his brother. Inside the house, the victim was found bleeding with injuries to the neck and abdomen, while the knife was lodged in his body. The investigation has been taken over by the Heraklion Security Sub-Directorate, which is examining all the evidence. The perpetrator confessed to the act, attributing the crime to long-standing personal and family differences. The local community is shocked by the incident. A forensic examination is expected to determine the exact mechanism of death. The incident highlighted the problem of domestic violence and the tragic consequences it can have.