A major alert has been raised by Greek authorities following the grim discovery of a woman’s decomposing body inside a suitcase at an abandoned building in Kypseli, Athens, on Saturday afternoon, 18 July 2026. Police units responded immediately and cordoned off the site at 7 Evelpidon Street.
Discovery and Initial Findings
The suitcase was found by an unemployed man who, shocked by what he saw, contacted the police. Preliminary examination confirmed the remains belonged to a woman of average height—approximately 1.60 metres—with red hair tied in a bun. She was wearing a black shorts and a black top and had no visible tattoos. According to the forensic pathologist’s initial assessment, the body shows no signs of external trauma such as bruises or abrasions. The estimated time of death is between five and seven days prior to discovery, though a longer interval cannot be ruled out.
Possible Connection to Yu Ting
The case has drawn immediate attention due to its possible connection with Yu Ting, a woman reported missing from Loutraki. Her last known sighting was near the Athens Mint. Anastasios Douggas, lawyer for her husband Vasilis Karavasilis, told Newsit.gr: “We learned through media reports that a body was found in a suitcase. We contacted the authorities and were informed it was a woman. Authorities are now investigating whether the remains belong to Yu Ting.”
DNA testing is expected to be carried out using personal belongings belonging to Yu Ting to confirm identity. However, no official confirmation has yet been made, and investigators are awaiting results from full forensic examinations—including cause and exact time of death—as well as formal identification.
Investigation Underway
The body was removed from the site shortly after 5 p.m. in a funeral service vehicle. Forensic experts and a coroner had already arrived earlier to begin processing evidence. The investigation is being led by Greece’s Directorate for Combating Organised Crime—often referred to informally as the country’s ‘FBI’.