A gruesome crime has shocked the Athenian neighborhood of Pagrati, where a 56-year-old man allegedly killed his 84-year-old mother using her wooden walking stick. Police discovered the elderly woman dead in their home, with severe head injuries and traces of blood on the suspected weapon. The suspect, who appeared disoriented, confessed to the crime but provided inconsistent explanations. Authorities have charged him with manslaughter, and he is set to appear before the Athens Prosecutor’s Office. The case has sparked concerns about mental health and domestic violence in Greece.
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A 13-year-old girl and her 15-year-old boyfriend in Greece have been arrested for allegedly plotting to kill the girl’s mother. The teens believed the mother was interfering in their relationship. The plot, involving rat poison and a knife, was uncovered when the mother found disturbing messages on her daughter’s social media.