New developments have emerged in the investigation into the death of Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis, after toxicological tests revealed the presence of eight substances in his blood, according to information obtained by protothema.gr.

According to the findings of an analysis carried out by George Fitsialos, the forensic expert appointed by the singer’s family, the substances detected were olanzapine, aripiprazole, midazolam, flumazenil, lidocaine, cocaine, benzoylecgonine and propofol.

What are the eight substances?

Olanzapine: An atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Aripiprazole: An atypical antipsychotic medication mainly prescribed for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Midazolam: A powerful sedative and hypnotic drug belonging to the benzodiazepine class. It is used for sedation, anaesthesia and the treatment of seizures.

Flumazenil: A benzodiazepine antidote used to reverse the sedative effects of medications such as midazolam.

Lidocaine: A local anaesthetic used to numb specific areas of the body.

Cocaine: A powerful stimulant that acts on the central nervous system.

Benzoylecgonine: The principal metabolite of cocaine. Its detection is an important toxicological indicator of previous exposure to cocaine.

Propofol: A powerful, fast-acting intravenous sedative and hypnotic drug with a short duration of action. It is used to induce and maintain general anaesthesia or provide sedation during medical procedures.

Expert highlights three significant findings

Speaking to protothema.gr, Dr George Fitsialos, director of DNAlogy Laboratories, said that a comprehensive toxicological screening had been conducted, covering 1,600 substances.

“A full toxicological screening for 1,600 substances was carried out. The significant findings are propofol, midazolam and flumazenil. These three findings allow us to establish with a high degree of confidence what happened that day at the clinic on Karneadou Street in Kolonaki,” he said.

The findings could provide important evidence in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.

However, the detection of these substances alone does not establish when or why they were administered, or whether they contributed to his death.

Results from the histological and toxicological examinations being conducted at the laboratories of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki are expected in the coming days.