Greek authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Vangelis Stefanakis, who had been convicted of murdering Faye Blacha in 2013. While the cause of death appears to be natural for now, the presence of another person at the time of his death — reportedly not a family member — has added complexity to the case. The investigation is being led by the Spata Police Department.

Stefanakis died at his home in the Mesogeia region after being granted temporary release from prison. Emergency services were called, but attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. A post-mortem examination will determine the exact cause of death.

During a search of the residence, police found two firearms. Ballistics testing will determine whether they have been used in any criminal activity.

Authorities also found a black Ferrari — reportedly one of two he owned — parked at the Spata Police Station. According to police sources, Stefanakis also operated a gas station and a café on a central street in Spata while still serving his sentence.

Questions are being raised about how someone serving time for homicide was able to acquire high-value assets such as luxury vehicles and a business. There are reports that he had developed close ties with a now-deceased figure believed to have been involved in organized crime. The two are said to have met while both were held at Avlona prison, a facility for young offenders.

That contact may have played a role in enabling Stefanakis to acquire the gas station while still incarcerated. The business operations, luxury vehicles, and relationships developed while serving time are now being scrutinized by investigators.

The 2013 murder of Faye Blacha had shocked the Greek public at the time. Now, over a decade later, Stefanakis’ sudden death raises new questions — some of which may remain unanswered.