The investigations into the murder of 27-year-old Albanian citizen Sulo Halili, who was found shot dead and burned inside a vehicle on the afternoon of November 7 in Skourta, Viotia, are taking a new turn.

According to the latest assessments of the Greek police, the crime appears to be linked to an act of revenge for the murder of Alfons Ndoci, who had been accused of serious offenses in Greece.

As Albanian media reports today, Sulo Halili had a close family relationship with 42-year-old Xhuliano Halili, one of the most dangerous criminals to have operated in Greece and who is serving a prison sentence. In 2008 and 2009, Xhuliano Halili is accused of murdering two Greek citizens, while in November 2021 he allegedly executed two Albanians, a father and son aged 35 and 2, on the orders of convicted felon Vasilis Varelas.

His most recent act, the murder of 35-year-old Albanian Alfons Ndoci inside Korydallos prison in June 2024, as well as the wounding of 46-year-old Altin Vokrri, are also considered “executions on demand.” Based on this history, Greek authorities are seriously considering the possibility that Sulo Halili was targeted and murdered in retaliation for his cousin’s actions.

The chronicle of extinction

The 27-year-old Albanian, who permanently resided in Chalkida, allegedly left last Tuesday afternoon to meet a woman in Vilia, Attica, through a dating app. From there, everything indicates that he was led into a well-laid trap. The last sign of life was recorded at 7:15 pm, when he contacted a relative, assuring them that "everything is fine."

Shortly afterwards, his tracks disappeared. His car was found abandoned in the village field, while he himself was apparently kidnapped and tortured for at least 24 hours before being shot. He was then taken to Skourta in Viotia, where he was handcuffed, tied up and burned inside a vehicle that had been stolen in May from Glyfada and had license plates from a car from Pieria.

According to the Hellenic Police, the perpetrators attempted to cover up any possible trace of themselves, which indicates that they likely knew the victim personally. However, the use of the stolen car may prove to be the "fatal mistake" that will lead the police to fully investigate the case.