The high-profile trial involving a military doctor’s allegations that his estranged wife attempted to poison him inside his home in Peristeri has been postponed. Speaking to reporters outside the courthouse, the military doctor stated that proceedings could not move forward as test results are still pending. He also revealed that he has formally requested the charges be upgraded to attempted murder.
“The trial was postponed pending the results. It was something we expected. We requested that the charge be upgraded to attempted murder,” he stated, adding: “I’m waiting for the official results to come out.” Earlier, speaking to Alpha TV, the military doctor also referenced his estranged wife’s parents, expressing his belief that they may bear responsibility in the case.
Peristeri: What the doctor alleged
The doctor continues to insist on the need to upgrade the charges against his estranged wife, who he alleges had been adding dangerous substances to his water and food. “Her parents were complicit. I believe they bear the same — if not greater — responsibility,” he claimed, extending his accusations to his former in-laws as well.
When asked about the possible motives behind his estranged wife’s alleged actions, the military doctor admitted he cannot say for certain what may have driven her, though he noted he has formed some theories about the case. “No one can know for sure, but I have some thoughts,” he said. He went on to express his hope that justice will ultimately be served and that all those found responsible will be held accountable.
“I believe her parents bear the same — if not greater — responsibility”
“I hope everything goes well, that I am vindicated and that the guilty go to prison. If all of this is proven, it amounts to a serious crime. I believe her parents bear the same — if not greater — responsibility. I never expected things to go this far,” he said.
According to his own account, over the past 18 months he required hospitalization a total of four times. Three of those admissions were to a psychiatric clinic, while the fourth was to an internal medicine ward, where he required intubation. The case remains ongoing, with official test results still awaited and all allegations yet to be formally assessed within the judicial process.
