A tragic femicide unfolded in Drama, northeastern Greece, where a 45-year-old female police officer was fatally stabbed seven times—including once in the heart—by her husband, also a police officer. The victim, Antigoni, had been waiting just one more year before initiating divorce proceedings, hoping to shield her 16-year-old son from disruption during his final year of high school. She wanted to avoid affecting his academic performance or emotional well-being.
A Life Cut Short
Antigoni never got the chance to file for divorce. Her husband killed her and then died by suicide, shooting himself in the head inside his car—an isolated area behind Drama’s general hospital. Their 16-year-old son discovered the crime and alerted authorities.
Mourning and Aftermath
Antigoni’s funeral is scheduled for today (17 June 2026) at 11:00 a.m. in her hometown of Nea Karye, near Nevrokopi. Her two children now face the devastating loss of both parents within hours.
Longstanding Tensions and Warning Signs
According to reports by MEGA, Antigoni had long considered her marriage over but chose to delay legal action out of concern for her children. Her husband, aged 50, had moved out three weeks prior and was staying with his parents—but retained keys to the family home and visited regularly.
Two weeks before the killing, he reportedly threatened her at gunpoint—a threat she did not report, fearing professional repercussions for him. She had urged him to seek psychological help and had even informed his superior about his deteriorating mental state. She had requested, at least twice, a temporary transfer to Thessaloniki to distance herself from the situation—but never filed a formal complaint.
Shared Struggles, Shared Care
Both spouses were under psychiatric care and receiving medication. They regularly saw the same psychologist, who diagnosed them both with anxiety—and the husband with panic disorder. His final therapy session was yesterday; he never completed the treatment cycle. In addition to psychological support, the man frequently consulted his spiritual advisor.