Limassol double murder case adjourned anew, judge not in court

The trial over the double murder in Limassol was adjourned again on Friday, due to the absence of the judge. Proceedings have been set for December 20, when the two accused, aged 19 and 23, will answer to charges in connection with the murders

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Dec 13 2024
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The trial over the double murder in Limassol was adjourned again on Friday, due to the absence of the judge.

Proceedings have been set for December 20, when the two accused, aged 19 and 23, will answer to charges in connection with the murders of 39-year-old Andreas Kouzoupis and 38-year-old David Chmelar from Slovakia, between July 30 and 31.

The victims were found burned in a vehicle on the Parekklisia-Kellaki road.

Proceedings had been postponed to Friday, as the defence lawyers asked for time to examine witness material concerning telecommunications.

On December 20, the accused will answer to charges of premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit a crime, torching of a vehicle, possession, transportation and use of a firearm and explosives, and possession and trafficking of drugs, inter alia.

The victims had been shot in the head before the vehicle was set ablaze.

During questioning, the accused had given contradictory claims as to how the crime had been committed.