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GUILTY Greece - Caroline Crouch, 20, British, tortured and murdered, Athens, 11 May 2021 *Appeal filed 2023* #5
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Excerpts From the above link:
Court case is today!
Caroline Crouch's father says 'I wish I could get my hands on' 'weasel' Greek husband accused of murdering her… who says he acted in SELF-DEFENCE because of her martial arts skills.
Anagnostopoulos' lawyer confirmed to MailOnline that a key part of his defence is that Caroline 'triggered' him into a 'fit of rage' after she violently pushed a crib in which their then 11-month old daughter Lydia was sleeping.
Mr Crouch, 78 a retired engineer who was born in Liverpool, fumed: 'I understand that Babis will use as his defence that he was provoked by Caroline and he was acting in self-defence.
'He will also cite her martial arts skills. This is not likely to fly as she had been asleep for several hours when he killed her.'
Alexis Papaioannidis, Anagnostopoulos' lawyer told MailOnline: 'There is no doubt that the couple was going through a rough patch and that it wasn't the first time they were embroiled in a heated exchange.
'But it was that night when Caroline turned ever more abusive, violently pushing the crib to the side, that set off Babis.' He thought, 'Lydia is in danger.'
'Here in Greece, husbands often receive relatively light sentences for killing their wives if they can show they have been provoked; something that is currently enraging the women's movement here.
'It is something that they are actively working on, lobbying lawmakers and politicians.'
He added: 'However in his report the prosecutor contends that Caroline was killed after a period of careful planning, that she had been asleep for two and a half hours and that he had been in a calm state of mind.
'It seems inconceivable that he will get anything less than a life sentence.'
On Friday, Anagnostopoulos will face what is known as a mixed jury trial which is made up of three full-time judges and four jurors who will be chosen from the public.
There will be nine prosecution witnesses, including Susan Dela Cuesta, Caroline's mother; a therapist who Caroline was seeing with her husband; their former next-door neighbour; the coroner; three police officers and some childhood friends of Caroline.
Anagnostopoulos is relying on six witnesses, including his parents and some friends to help him prove his case that he acted in the 'heat of the moment.'
He also claims that Caroline became more aggressive after suffering a miscarriage.
Friday's trial will be the first time that the Greek legal system will hear a case of animal murder.
Evangelia Tsanopoulou, Roxy's lawyer told MailOnline that she would argue for Anagnostopoulos to be given a maximum ten-year sentence for killing the puppy in addition to any sentence he may receive for the murder of his wife.
Ms Tsanopoulou added: 'This was a pre-meditated crime against Roxy. He (Anagnostopoulos) could have left the door open for the dog to leave, which it most certainly would have done.
'It shows his incredible apathy and lack of sentiment because he killed Caroline's dog to try and achieve his goals.'
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Caroline Crouch’s husband arrives at a court in Athens flanked by six armed cops, accused of the murder of his British wife.
Caroline Crouch's husband arrives at a court in Athens flanked by six armed cops, accused of the murder of her British mother. - Techno Trenz
Caroline Crouch's husband arrives at a court in Athens flanked by six armed cops, accused of the murder of her British mother. - Techno Trenz
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The Defense Department trial is expected to require several trials before the court delivers a verdict.
Today, it is possible that after the draw of the three-judge jury, the next defendant will be given, the trial of the number one on the list will be halted, and five more will follow.
Caroline’s mother Susan Krauts and two of her friends are expected to testify in court.
In total, witnesses are estimated to be 20 people, including the forensic doctor who timed the 20-year-old’s death. And the mental health counselor for the issues the couple faced after Caroline’s miscarriage. The police handling the case and the couple’s neighbors will testify.
Meanwhile, a member of the Marathon Animal Welfare Society, where Caroline adopted her dog, will testify.
From the defendant’s side, it is understood that experts will be nominated.
Babis Anagnostopoulos on the bench for Caroline's murder - his trial begins
Today, it is possible that after the draw of the three-judge jury, the next defendant will be given, the trial of the number one on the list will be halted, and five more will follow.
Caroline’s mother Susan Krauts and two of her friends are expected to testify in court.
In total, witnesses are estimated to be 20 people, including the forensic doctor who timed the 20-year-old’s death. And the mental health counselor for the issues the couple faced after Caroline’s miscarriage. The police handling the case and the couple’s neighbors will testify.
Meanwhile, a member of the Marathon Animal Welfare Society, where Caroline adopted her dog, will testify.
From the defendant’s side, it is understood that experts will be nominated.
Babis Anagnostopoulos on the bench for Caroline's murder - his trial begins
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Shortly before the hearing started at 9am, Mr Papaioannidis told MailOnline: ‘Babis is a little nervous as anybody would be who is in his position. We have been working hard on the case and are confident that the full truth will come out to explain what happened.
‘The world has yet to hear his full side of the story.’
Anagnostopoulos looked somber and glared at the judge as he was led into court by armed officers. He spoke only to confirm his name and age.
Caroline’s heartbroken mother Susan Dela Cuesta, who is due to give evidence, was supposed to attend the first day of the hearing but decided not to at the last minute.
The trial is expected to last around six days.
A key part of Anagnostopoulos ‘s defence is that Caroline ‘triggered’ him into a ‘fit of rage’ after she violently pushed a crib in which their then 11-month-old daughter Lydia was sleeping.
Greek pilot 'murdered British wife' after she 'triggered' him by asking for a divorce, he claims | Daily Mail Online
‘The world has yet to hear his full side of the story.’
Anagnostopoulos looked somber and glared at the judge as he was led into court by armed officers. He spoke only to confirm his name and age.
Caroline’s heartbroken mother Susan Dela Cuesta, who is due to give evidence, was supposed to attend the first day of the hearing but decided not to at the last minute.
The trial is expected to last around six days.
A key part of Anagnostopoulos ‘s defence is that Caroline ‘triggered’ him into a ‘fit of rage’ after she violently pushed a crib in which their then 11-month-old daughter Lydia was sleeping.
Greek pilot 'murdered British wife' after she 'triggered' him by asking for a divorce, he claims | Daily Mail Online
The trial at last!!!
But scheduled for six days only??
Thanks for updates in English.
Im glad that the animal cruelty is also taken into account for the first time in Greek Court.
My heart breaks for Caroline's family.
I will keep my fingers crossed for the highest sentence.
PS
B glared at the Judge?
Not good...
But scheduled for six days only??
Thanks for updates in English.
Im glad that the animal cruelty is also taken into account for the first time in Greek Court.
My heart breaks for Caroline's family.
I will keep my fingers crossed for the highest sentence.
PS
B glared at the Judge?
Not good...
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Trial for the Murder of Caroline Crouch Begins, Adjourned until April 12
ATHENS – The trial of Haralambos Anagnostopoulos, 34, for the murder of his wife, 20-year-old Briton Caroline Crouch, began on Friday before a Mixed Jury Court.
The court accepted a petition by the defence to adjourn until April 12, presented as soon as the proceedings began.
The victim’s mother and father were unable to be present for health reasons and their civil action suit was represented by their lawyer, Thanassis Harmanis. The court also accepted a request by the Marathonas Animal Welfare Association to be represented, in a civil action suit related to the killing of Caroline Crouch’s dog.
The court selected four jurors, two men and two women, in addition to the three women judges on the bench.
Trial for the Murder of Caroline Crouch Begins, Adjourned until April 12 - The National Herald
ATHENS – The trial of Haralambos Anagnostopoulos, 34, for the murder of his wife, 20-year-old Briton Caroline Crouch, began on Friday before a Mixed Jury Court.
The court accepted a petition by the defence to adjourn until April 12, presented as soon as the proceedings began.
The victim’s mother and father were unable to be present for health reasons and their civil action suit was represented by their lawyer, Thanassis Harmanis. The court also accepted a request by the Marathonas Animal Welfare Association to be represented, in a civil action suit related to the killing of Caroline Crouch’s dog.
The court selected four jurors, two men and two women, in addition to the three women judges on the bench.
Trial for the Murder of Caroline Crouch Begins, Adjourned until April 12 - The National Herald
3 Judges indicate that the case is complicated (similar system is in my country).
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Although there is a mixed jury, all the Judges are female!
It might explain B glaring
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The indictment
Babis is charged with premeditated murder committed in a calm state of mind and animal abuse as well as for false accusations (for he blamed others for the crime) and false testimony to authorities.
He faces life imprisonment for the murder and up to ten years for the dog abuse and up to 3 years and up 12 months for the other two offences respectively.
Media report that according to the prosecutor’s reference proposal, the now 34-year-old Babis is a “tough personality with lacking sensitivity” who had isolated his 20-year-old wife, even controlling her movements. The victim experienced her relationship with the man who charmed her a few years earlier “as confinement.”
According to the judges “the five-minute duration of the victim’s suffocation, the pre-arrangement to shutdown of the home security camera, the catching by surprise of the unsuspected victim, the staging of the scene as robbery and the premeditated attempt to mislead authorities state that the defendant was in a completely calm mental state.”
Caroline Crouch murder trial: Defendant states “married and widower” - Keep Talking Greece
Babis’ defense line will claim that he was challenged by Caroline and that the crime was committed in hot blood.
Babis is charged with premeditated murder committed in a calm state of mind and animal abuse as well as for false accusations (for he blamed others for the crime) and false testimony to authorities.
He faces life imprisonment for the murder and up to ten years for the dog abuse and up to 3 years and up 12 months for the other two offences respectively.
Media report that according to the prosecutor’s reference proposal, the now 34-year-old Babis is a “tough personality with lacking sensitivity” who had isolated his 20-year-old wife, even controlling her movements. The victim experienced her relationship with the man who charmed her a few years earlier “as confinement.”
According to the judges “the five-minute duration of the victim’s suffocation, the pre-arrangement to shutdown of the home security camera, the catching by surprise of the unsuspected victim, the staging of the scene as robbery and the premeditated attempt to mislead authorities state that the defendant was in a completely calm mental state.”
Caroline Crouch murder trial: Defendant states “married and widower” - Keep Talking Greece
Babis’ defense line will claim that he was challenged by Caroline and that the crime was committed in hot blood.
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This is so hard to read.…
From your link skigh:
“Helicopter pilot Babis Anagnostopoulos went through a charade of pretending that he didn't know that his wife was dead and even poked her body and said 'honey, are you ok?' moments after police arrived at the couple's marital home where he had staged a burglary, an Athens court heard today.”
“The officer told the court that Anagnostopoulos was seated in a chair beside the bed with his hands tied in front of him and duct tape over his eyes and mouth.”
“He added: 'The woman also had her arms tied behind her back with a piece of clothing. I first untied her and took the baby from on top of her.”
'As soon as the defendant was untied, the first thing he did was sit on the bed, poking the woman and asked: 'Honey, are you OK?'
'We told him that it's over, she is dead. We could tell she was dead because she was all white and fluids had come out from the lower part of her body. In a chair next to her, the defendant's legs and hands were tied at the front of his body. The baby was on its knees, its arms on its mother's body. The baby was calm and silent.'
“Mr Vardikos revealed that after being untied and told that Caroline was dead, Anagnostopoulos asked to hug baby Lydia and attempted to consoler her, but police removed her from his arms because he was 'rocking her too hard.'
“He added: 'We thought it was better to take the baby away from him and the scene because he was rocking her too hard. I held the baby and told Babis that he should call somebody to look after her.'
“In addition to the murder of Caroline, Anagnostopoulos is also on trial for the murder of her pet dog Roxy and two counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Following the killings, he concocted an elaborate ruse that they were the result of a botched burglary.”
“Mr Vardikos said that the first thing he saw when he entered the home was Roxy's torso hanging from a bannister.”
“He said: 'I heard a voice yelling for help. We moved into the house and saw a dog hanging from the bannister. That's when I realised something was seriously wrong.”
'When we walked in the entire living room floor was covered with dog excrement.'
“Mr Vardikos told the court that he and his colleague, Kleanthis Antonopoulos became suspicious of Antonopoulos's story that burglars had stormed the house and killed Caroline because he was so calm and something 'did not feel right.'
“He said: 'We told him not to touch her (Caroline), but he kept on poking her. It was as if he was acting. We were watching a man who was either in shock or had no concept of what was happening.”
From your link skigh:
“Helicopter pilot Babis Anagnostopoulos went through a charade of pretending that he didn't know that his wife was dead and even poked her body and said 'honey, are you ok?' moments after police arrived at the couple's marital home where he had staged a burglary, an Athens court heard today.”
“The officer told the court that Anagnostopoulos was seated in a chair beside the bed with his hands tied in front of him and duct tape over his eyes and mouth.”
“He added: 'The woman also had her arms tied behind her back with a piece of clothing. I first untied her and took the baby from on top of her.”
'As soon as the defendant was untied, the first thing he did was sit on the bed, poking the woman and asked: 'Honey, are you OK?'
'We told him that it's over, she is dead. We could tell she was dead because she was all white and fluids had come out from the lower part of her body. In a chair next to her, the defendant's legs and hands were tied at the front of his body. The baby was on its knees, its arms on its mother's body. The baby was calm and silent.'
“Mr Vardikos revealed that after being untied and told that Caroline was dead, Anagnostopoulos asked to hug baby Lydia and attempted to consoler her, but police removed her from his arms because he was 'rocking her too hard.'
“He added: 'We thought it was better to take the baby away from him and the scene because he was rocking her too hard. I held the baby and told Babis that he should call somebody to look after her.'
“In addition to the murder of Caroline, Anagnostopoulos is also on trial for the murder of her pet dog Roxy and two counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Following the killings, he concocted an elaborate ruse that they were the result of a botched burglary.”
“Mr Vardikos said that the first thing he saw when he entered the home was Roxy's torso hanging from a bannister.”
“He said: 'I heard a voice yelling for help. We moved into the house and saw a dog hanging from the bannister. That's when I realised something was seriously wrong.”
'When we walked in the entire living room floor was covered with dog excrement.'
“Mr Vardikos told the court that he and his colleague, Kleanthis Antonopoulos became suspicious of Antonopoulos's story that burglars had stormed the house and killed Caroline because he was so calm and something 'did not feel right.'
“He said: 'We told him not to touch her (Caroline), but he kept on poking her. It was as if he was acting. We were watching a man who was either in shock or had no concept of what was happening.”
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"Why did you do it???"
Neighbour cried during giving testimony in Court.
"Why did you do it???"
Neighbour cried during giving testimony in Court.
Δολοφονία Καρολάιν: «Μέσα σε πέντε λεπτά ο θάνατος της Καρολάιν» κατέθεσε η ιατροδικαστής - Update Times
Medical examiner's testimony in Court.
Signs of torturing Caroline and the puppy.
Medical examiner's testimony in Court.
Signs of torturing Caroline and the puppy.
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"She started to isolate"
Caroline's friend testifies in Court.
What is interesting, the witnesses can talk to the defendant.
There are discussions between B and them.
"She started to isolate"
Caroline's friend testifies in Court.
What is interesting, the witnesses can talk to the defendant.
There are discussions between B and them.
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