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Fratricide in Heraklion: Man Kills Brother and Calls Police

Published February 15, 2026, 09:32

A horrific family crime shook Viannos, Heraklion on Saturday night. A man stabbed his brother to death and then called the police to surrender. According to initial reports, the crime was committed after a heated argument over a trivial matter, which escalated into tragedy. The perpetrator confessed to the act, attributing the crime to long-standing family disputes. Police are investigating all the circumstances of the crime, and a forensic examination is expected to determine the exact cause of death. The local community is in shock over the tragic event.