A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in the mountainous village of Pigadia, located in the Aetolia-Acarnania region. A shocking incident occurred when a 54-year-old man stepped outside the home of his 51-year-old godmother, shot her, and subsequently took his own life with the same weapon. The event, which has shocked the few residents of the village and surrounding areas, happened at around 15:40 on Tuesday afternoon (June 24, 2025). According to initial reports, the man was found in a local café in Perdikaki village, about six kilometers from Pigadia, where he had consumed alcohol. Suddenly, he left the café and headed towards Pigadia armed with a hunting rifle. Upon arriving at the woman’s house, he reportedly called her out and shot her as soon as she appeared. Following this, he ended his own life. Both the 54-year-old and his brother were livestock farmers who also worked at a nearby nursing home. They were close family friends of the victim, having baptized her youngest child, who is now 13 years old. The deceased woman leaves behind two other children aged 21 and 23, while the perpetrator was unmarried.
Amfilochia Tragedy: 54-Year-Old Man Executes His Godmother and Commits Suicide
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