Greek authorities have disclosed the chilling final text messages sent from the cellphone of a Scottish woman discovered deceased in a suitcase abandoned in an abandoned structure in downtown Athens.
The victim, identified as Elizabeth Jane Ross, 38 years old, was found on Evelpidon Street in the Kypseli neighborhood on July 18. Ross, born in Scotland in February 1988, is believed to have passed away five to seven days before her discovery. No suspects have been named yet.
Investigators suspect that messages sent from Ross’ phone to her family on July 15 were actually sent by someone else pretending to be her, claiming she needed time alone. The phone was actively used, and texts were sent to make it seem like she was still alive, according to a Greek officer.
Ross had reportedly traveled from Cyprus to Greece the previous month and had been residing with friends in Athens prior to her disappearance. She was identified through Interpol and US databases using fingerprints after her DNA did not match any Greek records.
Preliminary forensic examinations found no apparent injuries or signs of a struggle. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for the near future. Scottish and Foreign Office spokespeople have confirmed that they are assisting the family and coordinating with Greek authorities during this tragic event.