Feb 20 • 16:27 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Domokos: 'It could not have been different,' said the 38-year-old perpetrator of the crime' to the investigator

A 38-year-old Bulgarian man accused of murdering a Greek prisoner claims he acted in self-defense during a prison visit where a gun was drawn.

In an ongoing investigation into a murder that occurred at the Domokos prison, a 38-year-old Bulgarian man has stated to the investigator that he acted in self-defense. The incident involved a 47-year-old Greek convict who was fatally shot during a visit to the prison's chief warden. The accused asserts that the victim had invited him to accompany him to the meeting, claiming that two prisoners must attend to see the warden. He insists that he did not intend to kill the victim but reacted to a situation he perceived as threatening when the victim brandished a gun.

The suspect described the circumstances leading to the shooting, emphasizing that it took place in a small room without security cameras, where only the victim, himself, and the chief warden were present at the time. During his three-hour deposition, he reiterated his claim that the victim was the instigator and that he was merely trying to defuse a potentially deadly encounter. His assertion adds complexity to the legal proceedings, as the nature of the violence in prison settings raises issues about self-defense and the accountability of inmates within such environments.

As the investigation unfolds, the implications of this case could have broader repercussions for prison management and protocols surrounding inmate interactions. The incident sheds light on the intense and often perilous atmosphere within prisons, necessitating a closer examination of security measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. This case could influence public perception of prison safety and highlight the challenges faced by correctional institutions in maintaining order and ensuring inmate safety during visits.

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