A chilling criminal investigation is unfolding in Aigio, Greece, following a double homicide that has taken on the hallmarks of a psychological thriller. DNA tests conducted so far have yielded no conclusive evidence linking the 65-year-old Italian suspect to the deaths of his 54-year-old partner and her 26-year-old son inside their shared home.
No Forensic Traces on the Suspect
Investigators found no blood, fingerprints, or genetic material from either victim on the suspect’s clothing — including his underwear — or on a towel reportedly laid out in the backyard. Meanwhile, DNA from both victims was detected on the murder weapon and a knife recovered at the scene. Strikingly, no fingerprints — neither from the victims nor the suspect — were found on either item.
Key Forensic Anomalies Raise Questions
Further complicating the case, forensic analysis revealed no gunpowder residue on the suspect’s hands. Additionally, no DNA from him was found under the fingernails of either victim — a detail often critical in close-contact assaults.
These findings do not provide definitive answers but instead deepen the mystery, prompting investigators to re-examine every angle. Authorities stress that the probe remains active and is expected to continue for some time.
Expert Analysis Points to Third Party?
Forensic pathologist Pantelis Alexandrou weighed in on the evidence, noting the absence of any fingerprints on the trigger or handle of the knife makes it unlikely the mother killed her son — and suggests the possible presence of a third person at the scene.
“The fact that victims’ DNA was found on the weapons — yet no perpetrator’s fingerprints — could mean either gloves were worn, or the weapons were meticulously cleaned after use,” he explained.
Authorities Still Focus on the Suspect
Despite the forensic ambiguities, the 65-year-old Italian remains the primary suspect. Investigators believe he remained with the bodies for approximately six hours — ample time, they argue, to clean the crime scene and possibly stage elements to mislead the investigation.
The suspect maintains he was asleep throughout the incident, heard nothing, and only woke up feeling unwell — prompting him to rush to the bathroom and take a shower. He says he then washed and hung his underwear and a towel — items later tested negative for blood.
Dr. Alexandrou noted such results aren’t surprising: “Clothing could have been thrown away, or washed — especially with bleach or at high temperatures, which effectively erase biological traces.”
Signs of Cleanup at the Scene
When police arrived, the house carried a strong odor of alcohol and chlorine. Yet despite extensive searching, officers failed to locate the sponge, bucket, or other cleaning tools believed to have been used — raising further suspicion of deliberate scene alteration.
Legal Team Prepares Defense
Meanwhile, the suspect’s legal team continues to build its defense, citing the lack of direct forensic evidence and inconsistencies in the timeline. Their arguments are expected to play a central role as the investigation moves forward.