Death of Vasilis Kalogirou: Investigation Update

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1. αστυνομία (f.)
   κρατική υπηρεσία που ασχολείται με την τήρηση της τάξης και της ασφάλειας. ↩︎
2. ψυχολόγος (m.)
   επιστήμονας που ασχολείται με τη μελέτη της ψυχής και της συμπεριφοράς του ανθρώπου. ↩︎
3. εξαφάνιση (f.)
   η ξαφνική ή σταδιακή απώλεια ενός ατόμου ή αντικειμένου χωρίς ίχνη. ↩︎
4. αστυνομία (f.)
   κρατική υπηρεσία που ασχολείται με την τήρηση της τάξης και της ασφάλειας. ↩︎
5. μαρτυρία (f.)
   πληροφορίες ή καταθέσεις που δίνονται από άτομα ως απόδειξη. ↩︎
6. εγκληματικός
   σχετικός με πράξεις που αντίκεινται στον νόμο, σχετικός με έγκλημα. ↩︎
7. ανάλυση (f.)
   η λεπτομερής μελέτη και εξέταση ενός θέματος, ιδίως μέσα από δεδομένα. ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: Who was Vasilis Kalogirou?

Question: What do the police use in their investigation?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
αστυνομία (f.)	police
ψυχολόγος (m.)	psychologist
εξαφάνιση (f.)	disappearance
μαρτυρία (f.)	testimonies
εγκληματικός	criminal
ανάλυση (f.)	analyses

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The police are diligently working to retrace the path taken by the 39-year-old psychologist before his demise. Crucial video footage from surveillance cameras along his suspected route has been collected, with three specific locations identified. This footage is currently under forensic examination in Athens, aiming to piece together Kalogirou’s final movements.

The initial autopsy revealed an injury to the hyoid bone in his throat, sparking various theories about the cause of death. Histological analyses are awaited to determine whether this injury occurred pre- or post-mortem, while toxicology results, due imminently, may indicate any substances present in his system.

Private investigator Giorgos Tsoukalas, involved in the case, has publicly dismissed the possibility of suicide, stating that “there is no evidence or motive for self-harm.” Meanwhile, an urgent inquiry has been launched by the Supreme Court, with Kalogirou’s family expressing suspicions of foul play, prompting calls for testimonies from family members.

Controversy also surrounds the withdrawal of Rubini Leontari, the head of Larissa’s forensic service, who recused herself from the investigation. Leontari reported feeling besieged by unfounded allegations, exacerbated by her previous involvement in another high-profile Greek case. Despite this, Kalogirou’s parents publicly affirmed their trust in her professionalism, dismissing any suggestions of incompetence.

A key witness, yet to provide testimony, may hold significant information that could unlock further developments. This witness is believed to have insights derived from digital document analyses but does not appear linked to Kalogirou’s disappearance directly.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities continue to seek clarity on the sequence of events leading to Vasilis Kalogirou’s tragic death, examining all possible leads with a focus on assembling a complete and accurate account of his final days.

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