The Greek public is reeling from the horrifying confession of 25-year-old Eirini Mourtzoukou, who has admitted to killing four children, including her own daughters and her baby sister.
Following her arrest on Monday at a hotel in central Athens, Mourtzoukou broke down during questioning by the Homicide Department on Wednesday, reportedly saying: “I can’t take it anymore. I need to get it out. I’ll tell you everything.”
Her signed, four-page testimony, while lacking technical detail, offers chilling insights into her state of mind and motives — primarily anger, vengeance, and psychological instability.
Four Shocking Admissions
- For her 1.5-year-old sister: “I was angry at our mother. She abandoned us. I wanted to hurt her. Maybe I smothered my sister by lying on her.”
- For her friend Katerina’s baby: “I was furious with her boyfriend. He was cruel to me. I wanted to get back at him, so I took it out on the baby.”
- For her first daughter Zoe-Iliana: “We were sleeping together. I might have rolled on her by accident. I woke up and she was cold beside me.”
- For her second daughter Maria-Frederiki: “After an argument with my mother on the phone, I wanted to lash out. I killed the baby. Then I walked the hallway, realized what I’d done, and screamed for help.”
Denial in Fifth Case: Panagiotakis
Mourtzoukou denies any involvement in the death of 15-month-old Panagiotakis, saying: “I didn’t hurt him.” However, police strongly suspect she is responsible, citing her close relationship with the boy’s mother as the reason for her silence.
The case has sparked national outrage and raised serious questions about mental health intervention and social services. Prosecutors are expected to request a long custodial sentence with mandatory psychiatric treatment.
