Afghan Boxer in Athens Court Over Scottish Aid Worker's Death

Sharif Ahmadzai, a 26-year-old Afghan boxer, appeared in court in Athens on 6 August 2026 in connection with the death of Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh. He faces charges including homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences. One report says the victim's body was allegedly placed in a suitcase.

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Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

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A man accused of killing a British aid worker and disposing of her body in a suitcase has arrived for a court hearing in Athens.

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BBC Published 6 August 2026

Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

Sky Published 6 August 2026

Boxer accused of killing UK aid worker and putting body in suitcase, back in court

A man accused of killing a British aid worker and disposing of her body in a suitcase has arrived for a court hearing in Athens.

BBC Published 5 August 2026

Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.

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