All evidence indicates that Alexis Tsikopoulos, the 33-year-old doctor from Thessaloniki who had been missing in Crete since last December, took his own life. Forensic pathologist Giorgos Mylonakis, who performed the autopsy, cited “hanging” as the cause of death for the doctor. This was also confirmed by Chania police director Kanellos Nikolaou, who immediately ruled out foul play. The body of Alexis Tsikopoulos, for whom volunteer organizations and even EMAK search teams mobilized for over a month after his disappearance, was found on Thursday, May 21, in the Tzitzife area of Chania. Specifically, between the villages of Fres and Tzitzifes in Apokoronas, the same area where he was last seen alive. According to reporting by patris.gr, Alexis Tsikopoulos allegedly used a thin cable around his neck. He was found in a small chapel, while the police director noted that dense vegetation and terrain conditions hindered the search efforts. A livestock farmer was the first to locate him, though the discovery proved difficult despite clear directions being given. It’s worth noting that both houses and a restaurant are located very close to the site.
Alexis Tsikopoulos: DNA samples taken
The body of Alexis Tsikopoulos was skeletal, as he had been dead for at least five months. However, DNA samples were taken from evidence leading to the doctor, while the keys to his car, which was found in the village of Fres, a short distance from where he was located, were found beside him. His parents at least learned what became of their child, who had called his father on Saturday, December 6, asking him to come to Crete. When he arrived at his home, the 33-year-old doctor, who reportedly had psychological issues, wasn’t there, his car was missing, and his phone was switched off. They found the vehicle in Fres due to a mechanical breakdown.
The missing person report was filed by his father, while a Silver Alert was also activated, as there were no signs of communication or location tracking. Despite massive mobilization efforts to find him, no evidence was found that could lead to his discovery.
