A tense exchange unfolded during a live broadcast on LiveNews on Thursday afternoon (27/8/2026), following a femicide in Rhodope — a region in northeastern Greece known for its mountainous terrain and diverse ethnic communities. The brother of the man accused of killing his wife appeared on the show and made controversial remarks that drew sharp criticism from host Nikos Evangelatos.
Brother Defends Accused, Claims ‘It Happened in a Moment’
The suspect’s brother insisted his sibling was not a murderer by nature, describing him as a responsible family man and dedicated worker. ‘My brother did what he did, but he wasn’t a perpetrator or a killer,’ he said. ‘He looked after his work, he was the head of his household. Now, what happened — or didn’t happen — I only know one thing: When a couple is separated, one shouldn’t go to the other’s home. That’s the most important point. He wasn’t a murderer before the crime. What happened occurred in a moment…’ he emphasized.
Host Challenges Justification of Violence
Evangelatos pushed back firmly, questioning the logic behind excusing lethal violence in emotionally charged situations. ‘Should he have killed his wife just because she went to wish their child a happy birthday? If separating couples briefly share the same roof, does that mean one must kill the other?’ he asked.
The brother reiterated that the act was impulsive, adding that his sibling had actually initiated divorce proceedings — a detail underscoring the complexity of the relationship prior to the tragedy.
‘Murder Is Murder’
At the end of the segment, Evangelatos delivered a sobering conclusion: ‘No one can justify a murderer. Murder is murder.’
The case has reignited national debate over gender-based violence in Greece, where femicides remain a persistent and under-addressed issue. Authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death in Rhodope — a region where access to legal support and shelters for victims remains limited in some rural areas.