What happened
Garifallia Psarrakou was killed while on holiday on the island of Folegandros in 2021.
The investigation
Her partner was arrested after police reconstructed the couple’s movements and an argument preceding her death.
What the courts or investigators concluded
He was convicted of intentional homicide and received a life sentence.
Why the case remains significant
The killing occurred during a period of intense Greek public discussion about a series of women killed by partners or former partners, strengthening calls to recognize patterns of gender-based violence.
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.