Headless⁢ Body of British Tourist found in Greece Identified as missing Woman

CRETE, GREECE – The headless body discovered off the coast of Crete this summer has been identified as Michele ​Bourda, a 60-year-old British tourist who‌ disappeared in February, ⁤authorities ⁤confirmed this week. The body, partially eaten by fish, was found by a local ‍fisherman and its identification was made possible thru forensic‍ analysis.bourda’s husband, Chris Mari, a 60-year-old pharmacist from Glasgow,⁣ expressed devastation and frustration with the initial Greek police inquiry. He stated they initially believed she had eloped with a stranger,a theory he vehemently disputed. ​”They claimed to have disappeared with a stranger. (…)⁣ But I knew it was not the case. She would not have‍ left without her money, her glasses and her‌ drugs,” he told Le ⁤Parisien.

Bourda had been⁢ missing for several weeks. ⁢Mari reported that police initially found no signs‌ of drowning. The couple had been married for 36 years, and Mari expressed regret that authorities and local residents ⁢did not take the search more seriously.

Bourda had a history of psychological problems, including a ⁣previous disappearance‍ during a depression crisis following a job loss⁢ in London, where police were able to locate her. She⁢ had reportedly been recovering from a recent bout of illness​ in February, with Mari stating she was in good⁢ spirits the night before her disappearance. “All night before, she had held ⁢my ⁣hand and it ​is impossible to think that something was ⁤wrong⁢ or that such a thing could happen,” he said.

Greek authorities are continuing to ⁢investigate the circumstances surrounding Bourda’s death. The case highlights the challenges⁤ faced by tourists traveling abroad and the importance⁢ of⁤ thorough investigations into missing persons ⁣reports.