“Patrol car is no taxi, ma’am”

Dear reader,

In a heart-wrenching incident that underscores the dire need for heightened awareness and action on femicide and domestic violence, a 28-year-old woman, Kyriaki Griva, was tragically murdered by her ex-partner right at the doorstep of a police station in Athens. Kyriaki sought refuge and protection from the police, fearing for her life due to her ex-partner's stalking and violent threats.

Despite her pleas for a safe escort home, the response she received was chillingly dismissive, with a police operator stating, “a patrol car is no taxi,” leaving her to fend for herself. This negligence led to her untimely death mere meters from the supposed safety of the police station, marking a grave and fatal failure in the system meant to protect her. The details of this incident, including the lack of immediate action by the police and the shocking background of the officers involved, have sparked outrage and a demand for accountability and reform.

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Warm regards,

The AthensLive Team