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Six Defendants to Stand Trial for Demosthenes Murder

Published February 23, 2026, 09:09
Six Defendants to Stand Trial for Demosthenes Murder

The trial for the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenes is set to begin on Tuesday, with six men as defendants. The defendants face charges of premeditated murder, conspiracy, arson, illegal possession of weapons, and theft. One defendant is allegedly linked to the sale of the motorcycle used for the escape, while another is accused of giving instructions from prison. A third defendant is alleged to have been the driver of the van used for the murder and to have ordered false license plates. Two of the defendants are considered the perpetrator and the accomplice who assisted in the escape.