Sister’s Heartbreak Captures Raw Grief After Crete Feud Killing
Heraklion, Crete – Raw emotion spilled into the streets of Vorizia on November 28, 2023, as the sister of 39-year-old Fanouris Kargakis publicly mourned his death, a victim of a long-running feud. videos circulating online depict her anguished cries,echoing a community gripped by fear of escalating violence and police bracing for potential retaliation.
The killing, part of a cycle of bloodshed rooted in personal disputes, has prompted a significant police response, including the deployment of EKAM special forces to Vorizia. The head of the Greek police and the director of the greek FBI are traveling to the island to oversee the investigation. this incident underscores the dangers of escalating personal conflicts and the challenges law enforcement faces in containing them, particularly within tightly-knit communities where cycles of revenge can take hold.
One video shows a woman, identified as a relative of the deceased, confronting police at a roadblock. She stated, “let me tell him that I have been calling him for two days and he was mocking me when I told him we will put our eyes out.”
Another video captures Kargakis’s sister outside his home, overcome with grief. She repeatedly screamed, “My Fanouris, my man, where are you? They ate you! The monkeys executed you! Where are you to see you, where are you to talk to me, Fanouri where? My brother I can’t! I can’t, it hurts!”
Authorities have increased security measures in Vorizia to prevent further incidents. The investigation is ongoing, with officials working to determine the circumstances surrounding Kargakis’s death and identify those responsible.
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