demosthenous murder — A motorcycle believed to be connected to the getaway in the murder of Stavros Demosthenous has been found in Limassol, adding a significant lead to the investigation.
- demosthenous murder — A motorcycle believed to be connected to the getaway in the murder of Stavros Demosthenous has been found in Limassol, adding a significant lead to the investigation.
- The dark-coloured, high-displacement scooter-type motorcycle was located in a coastal area, thought to have been used by the suspects immediately after they set fire to the van involved in the crime.
The dark-coloured, high-displacement scooter-type motorcycle was located in a coastal area, thought to have been used by the suspects immediately after they set fire to the van involved in the crime.
Earlier today, a medical examination was conducted on Demosthenous at Nicosia General Hospital by forensic expert Nicolas Charalambous. The autopsy revealed that the businessman suffered at least two gunshot wounds to the head, leading to his death from severe craniocerebral injuries.
The fatal incident unfolded around 9:30 a.m. on Friday, just 500 metres from Demosthenous’s residence in Sfalangiotissa. He was in a luxury rental vehicle with his 18-year-old son when a white van cut them off. The van’s occupants opened fire, targeting Demosthenous directly, and fled the scene shortly after.
Authorities have since confirmed that a vehicle matching the description of the getaway van was discovered ablaze in Germasogeia minutes after the shooting. Investigators have determined that this van was reported stolen on September 4 in the Nicosia district.
In a harrowing turn of events, the victim’s son, despite being in shock, attempted to rush his father to the hospital. However, their vehicle was later involved in a collision on the highway near Tsireion, rendering it immobilised. Sources indicate that the young man managed to flag down a passing motorist who took them to Limassol General Hospital, but sadly, Demosthenous was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The police face a complex challenge in this case, as they not only seek to identify the hitmen but also those who orchestrated the assassination. Investigators are pursuing multiple leads, gathering statements, and scrutinising video footage to piece together the events surrounding the murder.
The public is keenly awaiting answers, putting pressure on law enforcement to resolve this case swiftly. As the investigation develops, the authorities remain committed to uncovering the motives and identities behind this calculated killing.
