Larissa – Pediatrician’s Testimony: ‘Yiannis Burned Him on the Face’

According to the testimony of the pediatrician at the hospital who examined the two minors subjected to abuse, “The child mentioned the name Yiannis and then made a motion as if someone was extinguishing a cigarette on their face.” The mother arrived with the two children at the emergency department of Larissa General Hospital on the evening of May 17, 2025, claiming her daughter had a cough and respiratory difficulty. During the examination, extensive skin injuries were discovered on the girl’s hands and feet, which the mother attributed to intense scratching. Further investigation revealed burn marks from cigarettes on both children, including alarming markings on the boy’s genitals. The pediatrician noted the mother’s suspicious behavior and lack of explanation for the severe injuries. After speaking privately with the children, they confirmed that a man named Yiannis had caused the burns by extinguishing cigarettes on them. The case raises questions about whether this individual is the biological father or another person considered a paternal figure by the children. The mother denied any knowledge but exhibited evasive behavior during questioning.