A 39-year-old Turkish national accused of murdering a 60-year-old OPAP agency owner in Paleo Faliro has been remanded in custody. Claiming provocation and self-defense, the defendant expressed remorse and requested a psychiatric evaluation, which has been approved as part of the ongoing investigation.
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In a surprising turn of events, Efi Kakarantzoula, the woman responsible for the vitriol attack on Joanna Paliospirou in 2020, withdrew her appeal for a reduced sentence, bringing an end to a case that shook Greece. The court declared the appeal inadmissible, and Kakarantzoula returned to prison to serve her original 15-year sentence for attempted manslaughter. In a statement read by her lawyer, she expressed deep remorse for her actions and apologized to the victim, hoping her withdrawal would demonstrate genuine contrition. Despite the move, the prosecution questioned her motives, suggesting it was aimed at securing an early release.