Man remanded for murder of German resident on Crete

A 45-year-old Greek man accused of the murder of the 65-year-old German has been remanded in custody on Crete.

The investigating magistrate and prosecutor in the case made the decision following eight hours of testimony from the suspect.

The 65-year-old German, who resided permanently in the village of Ferma in Ierapetra, was found dead on April 6 at his home, in a pool of blood.

As he was known to be receiving treatment for cancer, his death was ruled as accidental, as there were no signs of a break-in or struggle in the residence. The man was buried in the village. 

However, a subsequent police investigation found security recordings showing a man, wearing a hood and a sanitary mask, entering the residence after the occupant had opened the door for him.

They then arrested the suspect, who was a friend of the German's, but he denied that he had...