Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece

Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in GreeceImage source, EUROKINISSIImage caption, Greek police at the scene in the Kypseli district in AthensByIona YoungBBC ScotlandPublished29 July 2026, 15:46 BSTUpdated 3 hours agoThe body of a Scottish woman has been found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Greece, prompting a multi-agency investigation. Police Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in the Kypseli district in Athens on 18 July.Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, is thought to have travelled to Greece from Cyprus last month, state broadcaster ERT reports. She is believed to have died between five and seven days before she was found.Greek police told BBC Scotland News the body of a British woman was found and fingerprint data from Interpol matched a woman born in 1988. Investigations are ongoing.Image source, EUROKINISSIThey said the cause of death has not yet been determined as they are awaiting test results from the medical examiner. The local police are also awaiting further information from the British authorities regarding her identification.A spokesperson said: "Further details have been requested regarding when she arrived in Greece, how, and with whom."We cannot provide further details at this stage, as the investigation is fully under way."The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed they are providing consular support and are in contact with the local authorities.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We are aware of the death of Scottish woman in Athens and are liaising with authorities in Greece."Officers are providing support to her family in Scotland."Related topicsScotlandPolice Scotland