Agrinio: Kalliakmanis convinced the perpetrator of the femicide not to kill himself

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More and more⁢ details about ⁢what happened after the murder of the 43-year-old man in Agrinio are coming ⁢to light. The sister⁤ of the 30-year-old blessed ‍described⁤ what happened until​ the police managed to find and arrest ⁣him.

The 30-year-old, ⁤for ⁤more than⁢ 17⁢ hours, wandered around ⁣his father’s house in ⁣the ‍village ​of Myrtia, outside ⁢Agrinio. It is said that he​ stayed for a while in a remote church and⁤ then wandered the fields and hid ⁣in warehouses.

“Give‍ me water and​ I will⁢ die”

In fact, ‌he threatened ​to‌ end his life, but in ‌the end it‌ was not​ after a conversation he had with Giorgos Kalliakmanis. “All night long I looked in the‌ window to ⁢see if he would come. At one point I went ⁤out to ​the balcony ​door and saw him coming,⁣ then I‍ called ‍my mother too. I ⁣did not see what time this happened. I‌ called him, and ‌he said “give ⁤me water and⁤ I’m going to die” and he was holding ‌the gun.

I told him I will come with you and whatever happens will get us together. He was ⁢running ahead, I was stopping him bit by bit ⁤and at some point he had nowhere else to go, he ⁢was at⁤ a dead end. ⁢Then I​ said to him “do you want to talk to our friend Giorgos Kalliakmanis?” and said to⁢ call⁤ him. They spoke for an hour and a half on the phone,” said the activist’s sister ⁢to Nuacht BEO.

At the same time, the 30-year-old’s sister‍ confirmed that he was receiving medication, and they informed ⁣the police about it.

Kalliakmanis intervention

Somewhere in there, ⁤Giorgos Kalliakmanis was involved in the situation. The ​honorary president of the Union ‌of Police Officers n/a Attica⁣ said among⁢ other things: “When they called me⁣ and told me to‍ contact his sister and ‌I started talking to her and she told ‌me⁢ that he has a gun to his temple and ⁤that ‌he wants to kill himself (her brother).

I​ also started⁤ talking to him and at the same time I thought I would influence him ​if I told him about his sister,‍ his child and‌ his mother. So I told him “if ⁣you pull the ‌trigger you‌ will kill more than the girl who shot​ the three⁣ people” then⁢ he started to bow”.

The ELAS announcement

A local man was arrested, today at noon, in Myrtia, Etoloakarnania, by police of the ⁢Agrinio Deputy Security Director and the Agrinio OPKE, with the assistance of a negotiator from the Akarnania‍ Police Directorate, against whom a criminal case⁤ was filed,‌ for intentional homicide and violation of the gun law.

In particular, last night, in‍ Agrinio, the accused shot a ‍local woman with a firearm and ⁢wounded her in the ⁤abdomen, and then fled.

Police ‌officers of‌ the DI.AS team. of the⁤ Agrinio Department of Immediate Action to the scene of the⁤ crime, where they found ⁣the​ woman ⁤with a wound in ‌the abdomen, naming the arrested person as ‌the criminal who‍ shot her and ⁣helped her transport⁣ immediately to the EKAB station, at the ‍General Agrini Hospital, where the patient succumbed⁤ to his injuries.

To‌ arrest the accused, police‌ officers from the Agrinio Security Sub-Directorate and‌ the Agrinio ​OPKE set up an⁢ organized police operation, with the participation of negotiators from ​the⁤ Akarnania ‌Police Directorate, which led ⁢to‍ the detection ‌and arrest of the ⁤accused. this⁣ afternoon,⁣ in Myrtia, Etoloakarnania.

“He ​had ⁤a revolver ⁤and a knife”

In his ⁣possession, police officers of the​ Agrinio Security ⁢Directorate found and confiscated a revolver armed‍ with nine cartridges, a⁣ knife, -21 – ⁤more cartridges​ and two mobile phones.

It is noted that the defendant was also arrested in​ September of 2024, after a lawsuit ‌filed against him by the victim, for domestic violence,‍ because when she had ⁣a kitchen knife in her⁣ house, he threatened her verbally, which scared ⁤and worried⁢ her. ‌.

The competent Prosecuting Authority imposed ‌the ⁤restrictive⁢ conditions on the defendant regarding not contacting the victim⁢ for a distance of less ‌than -50 meters and the prohibition‍ of communication with ​her, and two shotguns‌ and the relevant firearms licenses were revoked. ⁣For the⁢ same⁣ situation, the patient did not ‌wish to⁣ be given a ⁣panic button​ and moved ⁤to a secure accommodation structure.

The arrested person will be brought⁢ to the First⁢ Degree Prosecutor of Etoloakarnania.

The preliminary investigation is carried out by the ⁢Agrini Security Sub-Directorate.

Interview between Time.news Editor (T.N.E) and Crime Analyst‍ & ‍Psychologist Dr.‍ Sofia Eloundou ⁢(D.S.E)

T.N.E: Welcome, Dr. ‌Eloundou. Thank you⁣ for joining us today to discuss the troubling events that unfolded in Agrinio.

D.S.E: Thank you for having me. It’s⁢ important to shed light on these situations,⁤ not‌ just for the victims but also for understanding the psychological dynamics at play.

T.N.E: Absolutely. So, let’s start ‌with the situation surrounding the 30-year-old man.⁤ He reportedly spent over ​17 ⁤hours evading police. What ⁣might be going through someone’s mind during such a prolonged period of hiding and distress?

D.S.E: When someone is​ in⁣ a state of crisis, as this individual seems to have been, their ⁤cognitive processes can become severely impaired. During this time, they may oscillate between panic, despair, and a desperate desire to escape their reality. The act of hiding—whether in a church or ⁣warehouses—can ⁣be a reflection of feeling cornered, both psychologically and physically.

T.N.E: The sister⁣ described a pivotal moment where she spoke with him and​ managed to coax him out of hiding. How⁣ critical are these interpersonal connections in crisis situations?

D.S.E: They are vital. Human connection can act as a lifeline. It’s clear that she was a stabilizing presence for him ⁢in that moment. Her willingness to engage and threaten not to leave him alone could​ have had⁣ a grounding effect. This speaks volumes about the role ⁣of family and close ⁤relationships in providing emotional support during moments of severe distress.

T.N.E: There⁢ was also an intervention by a figure named Giorgos Kalliakmanis, who talked to the man‌ and ⁣attempted to influence him. What methods can be effective in such high-stress negotiations?

D.S.E: De-escalation‍ techniques are essential. Maintaining a calm demeanor and​ employing⁤ empathetic listening can help create an atmosphere of trust. Kalliakmanis’s‍ approach—reminding the⁣ individual‍ about his family—was particularly strategic, as ⁢it shifted the focus from self-harm to the⁢ broader ⁢impact of his actions on loved⁣ ones.

T.N.E: It’s reported that ⁢this man ⁤was under medication. How does a history of mental health challenges interlace with such violent incidents?

D.S.E: Mental‌ health plays⁣ a complex role in violent behaviors. While it’s ⁤a mistake ⁤to assume that all individuals with mental ⁢health issues are violent,‌ the stigmatization and lack of ‌support can lead⁤ to tragic outcomes. Proper care and medication adherence are vital, and when someone veers away from that, it can‌ result‌ in dangerous scenarios, both for themselves and others.

T.N.E: In this case, ‌the accused is now ​facing serious charges including intentional homicide. What ⁣are the implications for the community and for ‌the families involved?

D.S.E: The ramifications​ are profound. For the victims, it’s ⁤a matter of⁣ community ‌safety ‍and trust, while for ‍the perpetrator’s family, it often leads to feelings of guilt, shame, ⁤and stigma. Community responses can vary; some might rally around the victims while others may unfairly target the family of the accused, creating an environment of fear and division.

T.N.E: Lastly,​ from a psychological standpoint, what steps can communities take to prevent such​ violent incidents in the future?

D.S.E: Communities need​ to prioritize mental⁤ health awareness and accessible resources. Education about mental health issues can diminish stigma, and proactive outreach can help individuals get the support they need before they reach a crisis point. Alongside this, community policing and crisis intervention training for officers can facilitate better responses to potential threats.

T.N.E: Thank you, Dr. Eloundou, for your valuable insights on‍ this incident. It’s clear ‍that addressing the underlying issues in our communities, particularly regarding mental health, is⁢ essential for preventing future tragedies.

D.S.E: Thank you for bringing attention to‍ this ​crucial topic. It’s‍ discussions like these that can pave the‍ way for meaningful change.

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