A dispute with successive tensions and violent episodes finally led to the bloody feast in Elos Kissamos, in Chania during which the 22-year-old raised his gun and took the life of his 52-year-old relative.
Hundreds of people witnessed a brutal murder in Chania on Sunday afternoon (26/10/2025). It all started around 5:30pm when the 22-year-old got up from his table while the party was going on and headed towards where the 52-year-old was.
The two men, who had consumed alcohol, began to talk. Blood quickly ignited and suddenly the 22-year-old pulled out a gun and shot his 52-year-old relative three times in the chest.
The 22-year-old then disappeared from the square of the village of Elos where the festival for the chestnut festival was taking place, with the police forces launching a manhunt for his arrest. Finally the perpetrator was convinced by his relatives and his lawyers and today (27/10/25) at noon it was delivered. The first words he said to the EL. AS men are that he proceeded with the above action because the victim threatened him and cursed him.
The root of the evil that eventually led to the murder started years ago with the families of the perpetrator and the victim arguing over pastures. Quickly, however, the counterclaims and threats were followed by weapons and beatings.
About two years ago, the 22-year-old, together with members of his family, had gone to the victim’s house and caused a lot of damage. A year later, the two men were allegedly involved in a fight in which guns were drawn and shots were fired, but no one was injured. Both of the above incidents had not been reported to the police authorities, while the last fight was a week before the crime. The 52-year-old slapped the young man with both sides constantly threatening each other.
Both men, who share the same surname and are distant relatives, have previously been accused of various offences. The 52-year-old for domestic violence, weapons, fighting and animal neglect. However, the 22-year-old had previously been accused of carrying a weapon, while he too was characterized as irritable.
The 22-year-old, after his surrender and after the case file is filed, will be taken to the prosecutor, while the police are on alert as they do not rule out the possibility of a vendetta.