The focus keyword in this chilling case is the suspect in the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous, whose life was tragically cut short.
- The focus keyword in this chilling case is the suspect in the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous, whose life was tragically cut short.
- Beyond his involvement in football as chairman of Karmiotissa FC, Demosthenous was a prominent businessman, running DEMOCARS, a luxury car dealership in Limassol, specialising in high-end vehicles.
Linking the Suspects to the Crime
Today at Limassol District Court, police presented evidence connecting three suspects to the murder of Demosthenous. The men, aged 58, 39, and 30, were arrested yesterday and are believed to have played crucial roles in the incident.
Details of the Suspects
Among the suspects, two are Greek Cypriots from Nicosia, while the third, aged 30, is of Greek origin and resides in Limassol. Authorities suggest that the older suspects were linked to a high-powered scooter reportedly used as a getaway vehicle after the murder.
The Escape That Raised Concerns
The 30-year-old suspect has a troubling history, having previously escaped from police custody in 2024. This escape involved a dramatic breach of security at the Lakatamia detention facility, where he removed a glass block from his area using an iron bar he fashioned from a toilet fixture. Following his escape, police issued a wanted notice for him.
The Murder of Stavros Demosthenous
Stavros Demosthenous, aged 49, was shot dead on Friday, October 17, near his home in Limassol. At the time of the attack, he was in a vehicle with his 18-year-old son. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the attackers fired at least 13 shots, with Demosthenous struck by at least three bullets.
A Planned Attack
Investigations suggest that the attack was carefully orchestrated. Police believe that two assailants drove ahead of Demosthenous in a stolen white van. As the van slowed, one of the suspects exited through the rear door and opened fire with an automatic weapon.
Continuing Investigations
The arrests of the three suspects have increased the number of individuals in custody to four, including a former footballer who had been detained since Saturday. Investigators are piecing together the events that led to the murder and subsequent getaway. After the shooting, the suspects reportedly set fire to the stolen van and used the high-powered scooter to flee the scene. This scooter was later discovered abandoned in a car park in the Agios Tychonas area of Limassol.
Demosthenous’s Legacy
Beyond his involvement in football as chairman of Karmiotissa FC, Demosthenous was a prominent businessman, running DEMOCARS, a luxury car dealership in Limassol, specialising in high-end vehicles.
