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Wife of Murder Victim in Aetoloakarnania Claims Husband Provoked the Perpetrator

Published January 21, 2026, 11:39

The wife of the 50-year-old community leader who was murdered in Aetoloakarnania testified to the police that her husband provoked and threatened the perpetrator, who was an old friend. The wife stated she was shocked by the crime and described the perpetrator as a “good man” who treated her with love and understanding. The funeral of the victim took place in an atmosphere of grief, with strong reactions from the local community towards the wife. The accused denies that the crime was premeditated and claims to be in shock. Authorities are investigating all aspects of the case, including whether there was a meeting between the two men and how they both ended up armed.