New developments are emerging in the case of a 63-year-old man found dead in an advanced state of decomposition inside the apartment he shared with his twin brother in Pagkrati, Athens. The first findings of the forensic examination point toward natural causes of death, which, for now, rules out the initial scenario of criminal activity. However, police authorities are continuing their investigation, as significant questions remain surrounding the events that unfolded after the 63-year-old’s death.
The case came to light on Sunday, July 5, when residents of Astydamantos Street alerted police after noticing a strong, foul odor emanating from the apartment. Officers who arrived at the scene discovered the 63-year-old’s body wrapped in a bed sheet and in an advanced state of decomposition, while his twin brother was found in a separate room. According to information available so far, the deceased’s brother never notified authorities of the death. Instead, he allegedly remained in the apartment for several days, until complaints from neighbors ultimately led to the discovery of the case.
What authorities are investigating
Despite the initial forensic findings suggesting a natural death, police are continuing their preliminary investigation to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the case. The primary focus of the inquiry is the twin brother’s behavior following the 63-year-old’s death, and the reasons why the relevant authorities were not immediately notified. Meanwhile, results from laboratory tests and the completion of the full autopsy are still pending — findings that will definitively confirm the cause of death. The twin brother has been arrested and faces charges of insubordination, violence against public officials, and violation of weapons legislation, as he allegedly resisted officers during their intervention. In addition, a psychiatric evaluation has been ordered to assess his mental state.
The brothers’ troubled past
It has emerged that both brothers previously served in the Hellenic Police, before being dismissed from the force in the 1990s. In recent years, they had been living in isolation in the apartment, and neighbors claim that both men suffered from serious mental health issues and had very little contact with other residents of the building. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities awaiting the final results of the forensic examinations — results that are expected to provide definitive answers in a case that has shocked the local community and raised serious concerns.
