**Final Decision Delayed in Kalogeropoulos Murder Case**
The Limassol criminal court has postponed its final decision regarding the apportion of responsibility among four men found guilty in the murder case of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos. Initially anticipated to be resolved on Wednesday, the court will now reconvene on October 23 to determine the individual responsibilities of the defendants and the severity of their respective sentences.
The four men, aged 46, 44, 24, and 23, were found guilty “prima facie” in February, indicating that the court recognized their involvement in the crime but deferred the specifics of their culpability for later consideration. According to reports from the newspaper Phileleftheros, the delay was attributed to the extensive volume of testimony presented to the court, which hindered the judges' ability to reach a final verdict.
Thanasis Kalogeropoulos was shot and killed on October 30, 2023, while en route to his morning swim in Limassol. A post-mortem examination revealed that he sustained ten gunshot wounds. The circumstances surrounding his death suggest a premeditated attack, as he was shot at close range from a vehicle by two assailants armed with a pistol and a Kalashnikov. Following the shooting, the attackers fled the scene, set fire to their getaway vehicle, and escaped on a motorcycle.
The police investigation has identified the 24-year-old defendant as the alleged mastermind behind the murder plot. The 44-year-old man is suspected of being one of the shooters, while the 46-year-old is believed to have owned the property where the murder was allegedly planned. The 23-year-old is thought to have been the motorcycle rider involved in the escape.
Kalogeropoulos was described as “well known to authorities,” a term often used by law enforcement to indicate an individual with a history of criminal activity. The details of the case and the profiles of the defendants have drawn significant public attention, and the upcoming court session is expected to provide further clarity on the legal ramifications for those involved.
As the court prepares to reconvene next month, the community remains attentive to the developments in this high-profile case, which underscores ongoing concerns about violence and organized crime in the region.