New developments have come to light regarding the death of 19-year-old Albanian Myrto in Kefalonia, as one of those arrested, a 26-year-old former weightlifter, appeared in court to apologize. According to information, The young man claims that he was the one who pulled the unconscious girl out of the apartment and that, together with a 23-year-old man, they notified the emergency services. However, the Greek Police investigations show a more serious version of the event.
Initially, the three arrested were charged with exposure and drug law violations, but the charge was later upgraded to manslaughter by omission, under the relevant provisions of the Greek Criminal Code. This change gives the case much greater legal weight, and the two other defendants are also expected to give their evidence. The incident took place in Argostoli, where the 19-year-old was found unconscious in a central square in the early hours of Tuesday morning. She was transported to the island’s hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. According to the indictment, the three young men, aged 26, 23 and 22, are alleged to have been with the victim in a hotel room and failed to offer her assistance when she lost consciousness, then abandoned her where she was found.
Security camera footage is considered key to the investigation, as it shows the 26-year-old taking the unconscious girl out of the hotel and leaving her outside. Meanwhile, there are also indications that the suspects may have tried to hide evidence, including cleaning the room and removing the victim's phone, which was later found abandoned. According to initial forensic examinations, the cause of death is related to cardiac arrest after pulmonary edema, while the results of toxicological tests are expected to shed more light on the circumstances. At the same time, family and friends said their final goodbyes to the 19-year-old in the city's cathedral, amidst deep pain. Her father, in a chilling statement, spoke about the tragic loss and cast doubt on the involvement of an organized criminal network, demanding justice and respect for the memory of his daughter.
"It's an organized group, which may have had a leader, may have had a deputy leader, may have had assistants, may have had actors, I don't know what there might have been. Spare me, don't let them insult my child. Today I have both my daughter's wedding and funeral. I dressed her as a bride and went and spoke to her and said 'my child, here I am. I had promised to accompany you. Instead of taking you to your lover, I'm taking you to Haros. You destroyed me, my daughter!'"
Investigations continue, as authorities are examining every piece of evidence to fully unravel this serious incident.
