A landlord seeking to evict a tenant who hadn’t paid him rent for four years made a grim discovery on Thursday, when he found the mummified remains of the tenant’s mother inside a trunk in the apartment. The landlord and a lawyer arrived at the apartment, located at Edesiou 19 in Pangrati, central Athens, to serve an eviction notice on the 49-year-old tenant, who is a French national.
Using a spare key, the two men entered the apartment. During an inspection of the property, they found the mummy in a large chest.
Police said they believe the remains are those of the tenant’s mother, who is said to have died two years ago in her mid-80s. An autopsy will now be held to establish the cause of death.
According to media reports, the daughter worked as a chemist and used chemicals and other materials from her work to preserve the remains.
Neighbours said that when they enquired about her mother, the woman told them that she was fine.
The 49-year-old woman has been detained and is helping police with their enquiries.
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Using a spare key, the two men entered the apartment. During an inspection of the property, they found the mummy in a large chest.
Police said they believe the remains are those of the tenant’s mother, who is said to have died two years ago in her mid-80s. An autopsy will now be held to establish the cause of death.
According to media reports, the daughter worked as a chemist and used chemicals and other materials from her work to preserve the remains.
Neighbours said that when they enquired about her mother, the woman told them that she was fine.
The 49-year-old woman has been detained and is helping police with their enquiries.
Eleytherotypia