The 48-year-old man arrested for the massacre in Heraklion was brought to the Heraklion courthouse on Friday. Northas an arrest warrant was issued against him.
According to the APE-MPE, this is about the man who, according to police sources, is named as the second person which has been captured on video footage from the time of the shootings at bloody episode.
The 48-year-old requested and received a deadline to apologize next Monday at noon.
Deadline for the 43-year-old as well – He denies the charges
The same deadline, to also apologize on Monday, was also given to 43 year old groom of the 39-year-old deceased, Fanouri Kargaki.
The 43-year-old, who according to the video material and the statements is said to be the one who shoots with a Kalashnikov from a height, faces serious charges. The prosecution brought against him includes manslaughter (for her mortal wound 57-year-old Evangelia Fragiadakis) and attempted serial murder.
However, the defendant denies any involvement. According to his lawyer, Theonymph Berkithe 43-year-old claims that he does not recognize himself in the released video.
“The video it does not personalize and he cannot accuse a man, especially with such serious prosecution. Two figures are seen“, his lawyer said. He added that her principal has already given the authorities where he was and what he did during the murderous episode.
Increased police presence
EL.AS continues the investigations with reinforced forces in the area, in order to fully restore order and calm in the village.
Searches for the weapons used in the massacre continue unabated, while local authorities remain on alert.