What happened
University student Eleni Topaloudi was killed on the island of Rhodes in 2018 in a case that caused nationwide outrage.
The investigation
Investigators used surveillance, witness testimony and forensic evidence to identify two young men and reconstruct the events before her death.
What the courts or investigators concluded
Both defendants were convicted of rape and murder and received life sentences plus additional prison terms.
Why the case remains significant
Topaloudi’s case became a major reference point in Greece’s discussion of sexual violence, femicide and the treatment of victims in public debate and court reporting.
Case context
Crime by Region organizes cases geographically so readers can move from one file to other investigations from the same country. For unresolved or contested cases, the wording above reflects the distinction between confirmed events, investigative theories and findings actually established in court.