A forensic examination of 25-year-old Pinelopi, killed by her ex-boyfriend last weekend, found she suffered 15 stab wounds, with seven inflicted to her back as she tried to flee, according to findings from Ioannina medical examiner Giannis Aivatidis described as unprecedented in scope.
Mr. Aivatidis found three of the seven back wounds penetrated roughly 7.5 centimeters deep — the full length of the pocketknife used in the attack — indicating the intensity of the assault as Pinelopi attempted to escape.
She managed only one act of resistance, a defensive wound to her left hand, before her efforts were overcome.
The fatal wounds were two deep stabs to her neck that caused uncontrollable bleeding, along with a serious wound to her shin that resulted in significant blood loss.
Mr. Aivatidis also documented a wound to her right arm, while three of the back wounds struck her chest, with additional injuries to her stomach, left lung and liver.
The 27-year-old suspect, who traveled from his home in Aigaleo to Igoumenitsa two days before the killing hoping to reconcile with Pinelopi, remains hospitalized under police guard at Filiates Hospital and is expected to appear before an investigating magistrate Thursday.
Prosecutors have charged him with intentional homicide, domestic violence, and weapons and narcotics violations.
The suspect has claimed the killing stemmed from a financial dispute, though authorities say he had been pressing Pinelopi to reconcile after she had decided to end the relationship.