The complaint

The case came to light on the evening of Tuesday, 20 October, when a third son of the woman went to the Ilida police station and reported what had happened, according to information published by ilialive.gr and repeated by several Greek outlets. He said his two brothers had buried their mother in the garden of the family home. The woman, who had health problems, is estimated to have died on Monday, 19 October. The third brother objected to the burial but could not persuade his brothers to change course, so he turned to the authorities in the hope that his mother would receive a proper funeral and burial in a cemetery.

The burial and the family

According to the same reports, the two brothers said they did not have the money to cover the cost of a regular funeral. The burial reportedly took place on the evening of Monday, 19 October. Three of the woman's children lived with her in the family home, and a fourth son lives in Athens. The claims about the burial and the reasons given for it have not been confirmed by the authorities, and the reports rely on the complaint and information from local sources.

Police response and exhumation

Officers from the Amaliada police station and the Ilida crime investigation department went to the site and cordoned off the property, which was placed under guard. Exhumation began on the morning of Wednesday, 21 October, in the presence of a forensic doctor and a strong police force. Investigators want to establish the precise circumstances and cause of death and to check whether the complaint is confirmed. The forensic examination that follows the exhumation is expected to provide answers about the cause of death, while the authorities examine all elements of the case.