Brief Summary
The article reports on the murder of UC Berkeley professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski in Athens, Greece. Five individuals, including his ex-wife and her current partner, have been arrested in connection with the crime.
- Jeziorski was shot dead while visiting Athens for a custody hearing.
- The suspects include two Greek nationals, two Albanians, and one Bulgarian.
- The ex-wife denies involvement.
- The victim was a marketing professor at UC Berkeley.
Murder of UC Berkeley Professor in Athens
Przemyslaw Jeziorski, a 43-year-old UC Berkeley professor, was fatally shot on July 4 in an Athens suburb. Greek police have arrested five individuals in connection to the murder, including Jeziorski's ex-wife and her current partner. The arrests also include two Albanians and one Bulgarian national.
Details of the Crime
Jeziorski was in Athens to visit his children and attend a custody hearing when he was attacked. According to police reports, a masked gunman approached Jeziorski on foot and opened fire at close range, hitting him in the neck and chest. Seven bullet casings from a 9mm firearm were found at the scene.
Investigation and Suspects
The shooting occurred near the home of Jeziorski's ex-wife, Konstantina "Nadia" Michelidaki, who denies any involvement in the crime. The suspects are expected to testify before a prosecutor.
Reaction and Fundraiser
Jeziorski's family has initiated a fundraiser to repatriate his remains to Poland and cover legal expenses in Greece. UC Berkeley mourns the loss of Jeziorski, a marketing professor who taught data analytics to numerous students.
