Evidence points to suicide for bullying victim Vangelis Giakoumakis
The evidence points to suicide as the most likely cause of death of 20-year-old student Vangelis Giakoumakis, Greek authorities announced on Monday. The student was first reported missing on February 6, allegedly after being a victim of bullying.
Giakoumakis' body was found in a state of advanced decomposition early Sunday in a marshy area near Lake Pamvotida at Ioannina, northwestern Greece, 800 meters away from the Dairy School he attended.
The forensic investigation revealed an ante mortem contusion (a cut made with a knife) on his right wrist, while the time of his death coincides with the time of his disappearance.
The police investigation continues, while lab test results are expected soon.
Giakoumakis' body will be taken for burial to his hometown of Armenous, near Rethymno, on the island of Crete.
Meanwhile, an Athens First Instance Court prosecutor filed criminal charges against the operators of a website that hosted insulting comments about the deceased. They are accused of instigating violence and hatred via the internet.
The case file has been forwarded to the electronic crimes squad to locate the suspects.
