A Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Greece has been identified.
The body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, was discovered by a homeless man a derelict building in the Kypseli area of Athens on July 18.
She is believed to have died between five and seven days before she was found.
It has been reported that Greek police believe her phone was used to send messages after her death, in an apparent attempt to put those looking for her off the scent.
According to local media, after travelling to Greece she initially stayed with friends in the town of Keratsini, in the Athens Urban Area, before meeting American friends in Kypseli on July 15.
Messages were being sent from her phone in the days before her body was found, according to local reports.
Ms Ross is understood to be from the Edinburgh area.
It has been reported that the identity of the body could not be established at first because it did not have any signs of identification.
Greek police authorities identified it after Interpol examined fingerprint data.
A spokesperson for Greek police said: “Further details have been requested regarding when she arrived in Greece, how, and with whom.
“We cannot provide further details at this stage, as the investigation is fully under way.”
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: “Our thoughts are with Elisabeth’s family during this difficult time. We are providing consular support and are in contact with the local authorities.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the death of a Scottish woman in Athens and are liaising with authorities in Greece.
“Officers are providing support to her family in Scotland.”
