Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
Afghan boxer Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is accused of murdering Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Ross, 38, in Athens in July. Ahmadzai's wife, Alaina Hall, reportedly provided crucial information to Greek police, including location data that placed her husband and victim together on the day of the murder. Hall claimed that after a walk with Ross, Ahmadzai remained in contact with her for several days.
On the night of the murder, Hall said she discovered Ahmadzai had left their home without explanation and that he told her he was watching football at a café. According to her, after Ross was found dead, she recognized the message style and emojis used in her husband's responses to her as different from what Ross typically used.
Hall stated that she became increasingly concerned and left her home with Ahmadzai, fearing for their safety. Ahmadzai is charged with homicide with intent, robbery, and weapons offenses. He denies the charges but admits to moving the body, claiming he did so to avoid being blamed for Ross's death.
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