Nicosia, Cyprus. A 54-year-old foreign national in custody at the central prison for the premeditated murder of his 34-year-old partner died in hospital late on Wednesday night. The justice ministry said he had been in Nicosia general hospital for the past few days recovering from surgery.
Hospitalisation and death
The justice ministry said the man had been in Nicosia general hospital over the past few days recovering from surgery. He died late on Wednesday night.
Central prison statement
The central prison administration expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased.
Case background
The man was being held at the central prison for the stabbing of his partner, Eirin Papakitsa, to death at her home.
Police discovery and witness account
Police officers discovered the woman lifeless inside the home, alongside her injured 14-year-old son and her partner. The son told police he entered the room after hearing screaming and saw the man stabbing his mother with a knife before stabbing himself. Police said the boy was probably injured while attempting to save his mother.
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