The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the 3-year-old girl, found dead on Eden Beach in Paleo Faliro, is in full swing.
The Coast Guard spokesperson, Captain Nikos Alexiou, discussed the latest developments in the tragic case of the three-year-old’s death, emphasizing that serious evidence of guilt has already emerged.
As he clarified to ERT, the forensic examination has already been completed by the relevant services of the ministry and the Judicial Department, while official results from histological and toxicological tests are still pending. He explained that all available information – including testimonies, witness statements, and the mother’s defense – will be evaluated collectively by the Prosecutor’s Office to reach a substantiated conclusion regarding the circumstances of the incident.
Mr. Alexiou pointed out that the mother attempted to attribute the incident to an accident that allegedly occurred at home, insisting that what followed at the beach did not constitute child abandonment. He emphasized, however, that all findings and testimonies are being carefully examined to determine if they correspond to the truth.
“The identification and location of the woman was achieved within five days thanks to the exceptional cooperation and effectiveness of the Saronic Port Authority and the Directorate of Security and Protection of Maritime Borders,” he noted characteristically. He also announced that the 32-year-old has already given an official statement, while since early morning she has been in constant contact with investigative officers to clarify the details of her child’s death.
Paleo Faliro: “Communication with siblings difficult, we haven’t taken statements”
Referring to the family’s other two children, aged four and five, who were present during the incident, the captain stated that they have been transferred to “Agia Sophia” Children’s Hospital, where they are receiving support from a child psychologist.
“Communication with the children presents difficulties and so far it has not been possible to take statements from them,” he noted, clarifying however that “according to initial assessments, there are no signs of abuse.”
“The mother shows composure, however as the main investigation is ongoing, we cannot proceed with further details,” Mr. Alexiou concluded.
32-year-old mother of 3-year-old appears before prosecutor and investigator
The 32-year-old Algerian mother of the three-year-old arrived Sunday morning at the prosecutor’s office where she will give her defense.
For the woman who is the mother of two other minor children, an arrest warrant was issued yesterday. She will be brought initially before the competent Prosecutor for the execution of the warrant and subsequently to the Investigator who will handle the case of the crime against the girl.
According to information, the evidence collected by the Coast Guard and Police provides many answers about the child’s murder and critical details about her condition when she was found in the sea, abandoned by her mother.
The 32-year-old is now called upon through her defense, for which it is estimated she will request a postponement, to answer the Investigator on specific issues that have arisen from the investigation. Many of these do not align with claims she appears to be making while attempting to justify why she let her three-year-old youngest child die in the sea. Also under investigation are the events that preceded the mother and three children leaving their home in Patisia for Paleo Faliro to determine exactly what happened to the little girl.
Based on the case file data, the Criminal Prosecutor, in addition to the charge of premeditated homicide against a minor family member, also brought charges against the mother for continuous domestic dangerous bodily harm against a family member who for any reason is unable to resist. The charge appears to relate to evidence, mainly from witness testimonies, of the mother’s abusive behavior toward her children, an issue for which she will be called to provide answers.
The accused’s other two children, aged four and five, who are estimated to be tragic eyewitnesses to the events, hold a significant place in the drama. The little girl and boy likely know exactly what happened to their sister a week ago and the sequence of events that ended at Eden Beach in Paleo Faliro.
Kalliakmanis: “She pushed her deeper and deeper to drown”
Meanwhile, Honorary President of the Police Officers Union, Giorgos Kalliakmanis, expressed serious reservations about the circumstances of the three-year-old’s death, emphasizing that “the child was abused” and that the mother’s statements are not convincing.
Speaking to ERT, Mr. Kalliakmanis pointed out that, according to testimonies and case file evidence, “the little girl bore visible injuries, bruises on her face, head, and other parts of her body.” He mentioned that despite the mother’s claim that the child was injured in the bathroom, there is a serious question: “How is it possible for a three-year-old child to be so seriously injured in a room of only 15 square meters without her mother noticing?”
According to testimonies, “the mother took the child, tried to hide her injuries, and transported her to the sea, where she put her in the water and pushed her deeper and deeper with the intention of drowning her.” He emphasized that in the Eden area where the child was found, “there were no obstacles like rocks that could have caused these injuries,” thus rejecting the possibility of an accident.
In a particularly sharp statement, Mr. Kalliakmanis posed this critical question: “Was she abused by this woman or by another person whom she is trying to cover for or perhaps was acting under their guidance?”
As he mentioned, the answer to this question is crucial for a complete understanding of the case.
Additionally, he referred to the family’s two older children, noting that “they know what happened, but it’s not easy for them to speak.”
In conclusion, he emphasized that the port authorities “made efforts to determine what preceded the moment when the woman headed toward the sea,” but “the way she attempts to justify her actions convinces no one.”
