The investigation by Homicide officers is ongoing into the successive deaths of the elderly mother and her two children in Elliniko, which occurred within 13 days. From the outset, the Bulgarian domestic helper, who was hired last February to care for the family members due to health issues, has been under scrutiny.

Her lawyer, Konstantinos Gregovits, states that his client “has nothing to hide” and has already given a statement to the Greek Police (GADA) regarding the case in Elliniko. Meanwhile, it has come to light that the 55-year-old is legally claiming the house she lives in, which belonged to an elderly woman who has died, according to MEGA.

A witness reported that the woman told him that the property “had passed into her name but she needed to accept the inheritance,” and that the helper had gone to a lawyer on October 4th to file a claim with the public registry for the house, which currently has no registered owner.

The 55-year-old filed a lawsuit to have her name registered as the sole owner, claiming she had been living there since 1997 with the owner, who told her verbally before passing away that she was leaving her the house. She also states that she has not identified any relatives of the deceased.

Her statement in the lawsuit:
“This apartment was purchased in 1986 by the elderly woman. Since 1997, I have had an informal agreement with the owner and have lived there permanently, as she handed over the property to me and completely distanced herself from it. Specifically, from March 1997, the owner promised to gift me the property and said that the process would be finalized with a formal contract in the future. I needed to find money for transfer taxes to complete the sale. After she handed me the house, I moved in and have lived there from 1997 to today, considering it my primary and only residence. I have repaired all damages myself, hosted relatives and friends there, own only one key, and do not allow others to enter without my permission. I have placed all my belongings, clothes, pay all bills, and have renovated the kitchen furniture and wardrobes. I have never been bothered by anyone who wanted the property.
Therefore, I request to be registered in the Land Registry as the exclusive owner.”

A witness said that the woman told him she knew the elderly woman after her divorce through the church, and they lived together in a semi-basement house:
“A semi-basement, with a kitchen, a small hall, a toilet, and two rooms, quite spacious. At some point, the elderly woman died. From what she told me, the house had passed into her name but she needed to accept the inheritance. If she had no one, why let the house go to waste? She registered it because she cared for her,” he said.

The helper worked “at the market, selling artichokes from 4 in the morning until 3 p.m., then made stops at shops for snacks, serving, and doing such things at places with gaming, cafes, and similar venues.”

She went to Bulgaria in 2012, and I lost contact around 2013. She had opened a shop there that hosted children’s parties with balloons and had somehow found her way back,” he added.

Her lawyer, Konstantinos Gregovits, who represents her but not on the house claim issue, told MEGA:
“I’ve known her for 20 years, and I only just now hear about these claims regarding the house. I know she lives there. If she wants to pursue a legal claim, that’s her right. Someone living in a house and paying the bills has the right to claim ownership, and the court will decide.”

He further commented:
“Are these the kinds of details to accuse a woman of murders? I know she voluntarily went to GADA and gave a statement. She has nothing to hide. What bothers me most is that she knew the third person who passed away, Michalis, whom she met in the hospital, and he died after some time. What connection could she have to that story? I wonder. Let’s leave the semi-basement aside.”

He also mentioned concerns about ongoing investigations and evidence:
“Maybe we’re jumping the gun; perhaps we should wait. What can I say now? I find it strange that the police went to the hospital. A woman claiming to be Michalis’s friend appeared to get signatures? Know that we will not hide anything. No one will disappear. Let’s wait for the results from the hospitals. We’re here.”

Regarding missing valuables, he said:
“Wallets, bank cards, and a wedding ring were not found during the police investigation.”

The lawyer of the relatives of the deceased in Elliniko, Stelios Sourlas, reported that during the police search, no valuables were recovered:
“I don’t accuse anyone. Tomorrow, the first cousin will file a complaint against everyone responsible, including a statement to support the charges, and will request the lifting of phone and bank secrecy. He will also file a lawsuit for embezzlement because the police didn’t find the wallets of the three deceased, Michalis Sidirópoulos’s laptop, Katerina’s wedding ring, or their bank and credit cards. The expensive jewelry Bera was wearing was also not found.”

He added:
“The house they lived in, 135 sq.m., belonged 4/9 to Michalis and 4/9 to Bera. Since the grandmother had passed away, her share was inherited by her descendants. The house is valued at least 300,000 to 400,000 euros.”

Finally, the 55-year-old housekeeper told MEGA about the family in Elliniko:
“End of March, I don’t remember exactly because I’ve lost track. I went there for an hour; I didn’t stay, didn’t cook. I cooked twice when Mrs. Bera went to the hospital, and I brought food to Mrs. Katerina. That’s all.”

When asked if there were health problems, she replied:
“Yes, when we went to the hospital in Voula, the doctor said, ‘I know that woman.’”
Asked if anyone had come to forge a signature from the family, she responded:
“I don’t know what everyone has done. I only told the police what I know. I have nothing more to say. Sorry.”