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Yahoo
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California professor shot dead in Greece in apparent plot involving ex-wife
A 43-year-old college professor at the University of California, Berkeley was shot and killed on the outskirts of Athens, Greece earlier this month in what appears to be a targeted hit involving his ex-wife, according to multiple media reports. A tenured professor of marketing at Berkeley's Haas School for 13 years, Przemyslaw Jeziorski was shot five times on July 4 as he was walking to his ex-wife's home in Athen's Agia Paraskevi District to visit his two children, the Los Angeles Times reported. He was declared dead at the scene. On Wednesday, Greece Hellenic Police announced the arrest of Jeziorski's ex-wife, Nadia Michelidaki who is a Greek national, and three additional suspects, including one man described as her new companion. According to police, the former couple were embroiled in a challenging custody dispute regarding their children. The three other suspects were described only as a Bulgarian man and two Albanian nationals. Investigators said two of the suspects gave Michelidaki's companion a handgun and drove him to the neighborhood where he shot and killed Professor Jeziorski, The Times reported. Arrest made in deadly shooting of 'American Idol' executive, her husband in Encino Professor Zsolt Katona helped recruit the 43-year-old Polish native to teach at Berkeley's Haas School in 2012. 'It's hard to come to terms with this senseless tragedy,' he said in a statement issued by the university. 'He was an amazing person, friend, and colleague. He was a loving father of two young children and always there if someone needed help. He had great influence on the marketing field not only through his research but through his energetic presence and optimism combined with a healthy dose of skepticism.' Jeziorski is survived by his two children, a brother and his parents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
News.com.au
2 hours ago
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‘The royal wedding': Madeleine White married DJ Andrew Fedyk
A popular fashion influencer affectionately dubbed 'the people's princess' has tied-the-knot with her DJ boyfriend in a lavish ceremony some have described as 'the 2025 royal wedding'. Madeleine White and Andrew Fedyk finally married after an 18-month engagement on the Greek island of Santorini on the weekend. The professional model turned TikTok star, who documented making her own bridesmaid dresses in the lead up to the big day, left her millions of fans waiting for her own dress reveal. But on Wednesday, social media was suddenly flooded with content from the star-studded bash, revealing the new Mrs Fedyk wore not one – but four gowns to mark her big day. 'From an ombré pink #OscarDeLaRenta spring 2018 dress to a pink chain-mail dress to #Fendi and #Versace's famous Fendace collaboration, see every look Madeleine White wore for her golden-hour wedding in Santorini,' a video shared by Vogue was captioned. Fans were quick to flood the prestigious fashion magazine's comment section, declaring: 'She did not disappoint.' 'She's insane and perfect and wonderful in every way,' one commented. 'The FOUR different looks is so Madeleine,' another added. As someone else declared: 'I fully expected to be amazed, but I literally gasped at these, because somehow, I was even more amazed.' 'This woman has more style than everyone I know combined,' mused another. 'Those dresses are next level, especially the Fendace one Madeleine wore at sunset, pure magic.' Other fans described the nuptials as 'the royal wedding' and Mrs Fedyk as 'the people's princess' – a comment from the official YouTube account which had almost 20,000 'likes'. Madeleine's four wedding dresses The bride wore the ombré pink dress, which she found on second-hand shopping platform Vestiaire Collective, to the welcome party before slipping into her strapless Viktor & Rolf gown on the wedding morning. The dress, from the couture fashion label's 2023 collection, was embellished with 40 butterflies for a personal touch, according to Vogue. The happy couple, who met through mutual friends in 2020, hosted a 'golden-hour' reception after their 'emotional' ceremony, which saw the TikTok star switch into her third bridal look – a backless halter gown by Berta. For the evening party, she opted for a pink chain-mail dress from Fendi and Versace's famous Fendace collaboration, which she said was a nod to one of her 'first viral videos'. 'What the hell': Shock at broken wedding rule Since Vogue's exclusivity veil has lifted, the newlyweds have been able to post about the big day on their own socials, with the new Mrs Fedyk declaring their wedding to be 'best day ever ever ever'. She also revealed she had a 'panic attack before walking down the aisle' which resulted in her 'having to unzip my dress'. Luckily, her three bridesmaids and soon-to-be husband were on hand to give her a 'pep talk' as she cooled herself down with a battery operated fan. A video of the moment was shared with the caption, 'honestly one of my fave videos of the day', and received a huge applause from fans. 'If he doesn't hype me up and support me like this, I don't want it,' one remarked. 'Confirmation you married the right man,' said another. However some pointed out it was 'bad luck' to see the bride before the wedding, igniting a huge debate among followers. 'Seeing the bride before the wedding isn't 'bad luck', it was invented for arranged marriages to prevent the groom from backing out,' one claimed. 'He saw you before walking down the aisle??!!! What the hell?,' declared another. As one argued: 'The whole 'seeing the bride before the wedding is bad luck' is such an outdated wedding rule people.'
Times
3 hours ago
- Times
25 of the most stylish Greek beach hotels
Whatever you want from your Greek beach break — mainland or island, shingle or sand, wild shores or neat rows of loungers — a stylish place to stay should be non-negotiable. If you value chic interiors just as much as a lovely sea view, Greece has heaps of designer beachfront hotels among its more mainstream, modest and mass-market accommodation options. That said, style is subjective. I once stayed at a supposedly designer hotel in the Cyclades that was covered in ghastly motifs and mosaics (the owner fancied himself as an artist), but many others are far more successful from a taste perspective. I'm always a fan of bohemian decor that goes big on natural materials, as well as those embracing a minimalist or contemporary aesthetic. Some of my favourite hotels (the Wild in Mykonos is a great example) are kitted out in back-to-basics leather, wood, linen and stone, in colours that complement the surrounding landscape. Taking a different approach is Daios Cove in Crete, which is decorated with several quarries' worth of coloured marble (the main pool's petrol-green marble tiles are particularly striking). Elsewhere, you may find local traditions and culture referenced in hotel architecture, giving you white-painted boxy structures in the Cyclades or Italianate flourishes in Corfu, Cephalonia and other isles once influenced by the Venetian empire. Honouring traditions also helps to keep things authentic: painted shutters and bare stone walls are summer heat-beating adaptations that have been employed since long before the advent of air conditioning. And talking of air conditioning, keeping cool is a priority on a Greek midsummer holiday, especially with the heatwaves that are roasting southern Europe. Extreme conditions can lead to wildfires, such as those that tore through Chios last month and Rhodes in 2023, but there's a reason that summer is peak season. If you're built to withstand high temperatures, it's the liveliest time to visit. And if not? Go later. Things start winding down around October, when conditions are still hot but not quite so punishing. We've selected the best beachfront hotels across Greece's mainland and islands, all of which can be easily accessed by ferry, plane or a combination of both. Some are designer, some are simpler, but whether on mainstream Mykonos and Corfu or the more out-of-the-way Antiparos and the Ionian Riviera, all are among Greece's most visually satisfying places to stay. This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenue This hidden-away, 40-room east coast hotel is the epitome of Greek chic. Its formula mixes boho elements (clay, wood, stone, plaster, terracotta, thatch) with high-end designer furnishings and a scattering of antiques to create an upgraded memory of the Mykonos that existed before its party scene glow-up. Rustic wood, bamboo and seagrass loungers on the Aegean-facing terrace match the seating at the two chilled-out restaurants (Taverna serves Greek specialities and Mezé focuses on grilled fish, meat and veg). But the Wild's trump card is its secret cove, plus its (new this season) trata fishing boat for excursions to snag your own catch of the day. Bursts of Mykonos Town bling are only half an hour's drive B&B doubles from £247 ( Fly to Mykonos • Read our full review of the Wild Southern Crete, away from the north coast's resorts, is quieter and more authentic, and the 90-minute journey from Heraklion airport is all the more worthwhile if your destination is Numo Ierapetra. This adults-only resort sits on a dark-pebble-and-sand stretch of Mediterranean shore and has 132 rooms, each dressed with wicker, stone and slatted wood. Behind the beach are extensive gardens with two pools (one livelier, one more relaxed), an indoor/outdoor gym and an open-air cinema for moonlit screenings. Ierapetra itself, a ten-minute drive away, is the departure point for day trips by boat to the golden beaches of the castaway Chrysi. Details B&B doubles from £370 ( Fly to Heraklion • Read our full review of Numo Ierapetra Ammos, a characterful 33-room boutique hotel near Chania in northern Crete, balances bags of personality with a sharp focus on design, all for less than £150 a night outside peak season. It's decorated with pieces by Greek artists and independent designers, each one handpicked by the owner to create a space that's eclectic and playful but also incredibly welcoming. The rooftop doubles as a yoga studio and sunset cocktail bar where guests can downward dog or sip drinks to the sound of the waves. For day-trip action, Chania is packed with culture (don't miss the Venetian harbour and its emblematic lighthouse), or hit Balos beach on the Gramvousa peninsula — it's one of Greece's Room-only doubles from £140 ( Fly to Chania On a hillside above a pebbly beach near Plaka in eastern Crete, this 47-suite hotel strikes a balance between relaxed and refined. Beyond its chilled ambience and tasteful, pared-back design, Phaea Blue goes out of its way to celebrate Greek creativity and craftsmanship via collaborations with Cretan artists, artisans and Benaki Museum in Athens. That same dedication to all things local is showcased in the restaurants' Cretan cuisine which, unusually for Greece, has plenty of plant-based choices. Phaea Blue overlooks the uninhabited islets of Spinalonga and Kalydon, both of which can be visited by caique (traditional wooden boat) from the water sports centre's Seven nights' B&B from £1,755pp, including flights and transfers ( If holidays are all about living your best life, Daios Cove delivers. Although it's big, this 284-room east Crete hotel stretches around a sandy cove so it rarely feels crowded, helped by almost a third of the rooms having private pools. Public spaces are wrapped in coloured marble, which is used to great effect at the main pool and in the Crystal Box's backlit bar. Dining and service are top-notch, and the 2,500 sq m guests-only spa must surely be Greece's most comprehensive — check in for vitamin infusions or immune system-boosting Seven nights' half-board from £1,999pp, including transfers ( Fly to Heraklion • Discover our full guide to Crete Santorini's fanciest hotels are strung along the west coast's volcanic caldera, which means that bigger-budget guests rarely head east to the beachier side of the island. Sandblu's mission is to tempt high-rollers down towards the shore, and it does so with larger-than-average rooms, designer decorations and exquisite attention to detail, plus an impressive spa (one of the best-equipped in the Cyclades). OK, so it's not beachfront, but it's a ten-minute walk (or quick dash by buggy) to the resort's beach club and loungers down on the black-sand-and-pebble Kamari. A regular bus service connects Kamari to the capital, Fira, for essential fixes of those caldera B&B doubles from £304 ( Fly to Santorini It's no secret that Santorini suffers from overtourism but you wouldn't know it at this luxury retreat. Istoria, a design-friendly hotel converted from a former stable block, sits beside black-sand Perivolos beach in the island's quieter southeast corner, a world away from the hubbub in the caldera-facing villages. There are only 12 light-filled suites, each with arched windows framing sea or courtyard views, and each one's name means 'story' (as indeed does the Greek word istoria itself) in various Seven nights' B&B from £1,391pp, including flights and transfers ( Tiled rooftops, bougainvillaea-draped terraces and an adults-only atmosphere give Nido a sense of sophisticated charm. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the property comprises Corfiot-style villas in peach and terracotta shades that ascend a forested hillside above a narrow strip of beach, which is just across the road from the hotel. Facilities on site include a spa and fine-dining restaurant, with further distractions and dining to be found at MarBella, the family-friendly sister property next door. You can also make day trips to Corfu Town, half an hour's drive away, to see its impressive Venetian fortifications, take a walking tour or sip cocktails infused with olive Seven nights' B&B from £869pp, including flights ( Paros has long been overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours, Mykonos and Santorini, but this charming island is having a moment. As a result, there is a growing number of new hotels, including the adults-only Vione Paros, on the east coast less than ten minutes' drive from the pretty town of Naousa. It's a sophisticated sanctuary of 40 elegant sea-view suites and the expansive Dione Spa (named after the mother of Aphrodite), all within ambling distance of chilled-out Damuli B&B doubles from £520 ( Fly to Athens and take the ferry to Paros Livadia beach on the west coast of Antiparos is a sweeping curve of sand backed by dunes that are brightened in season by scented, white-bloomed sea lilies. Set within earshot of the sea is the Rooster, an extraordinary hotel with 17 large villas and suites, each decorated in a rustic-chic style with driftwood four-posters, leather ottomans and velvety ikat-print cushions. A crop-to-kitchen ethos means home-grown produce in the restaurant, plus herbs and other ingredients for cocktails at the sunset-facing bar. Elsewhere on the island, visit Antiparos Town or head to Agios Georgios to gaze across at the temples on the neighbouring, uninhabited Five nights' B&B from £4,300pp, including flights and transfers ( Being close to the capital puts the Saronic island of Poros within easy reach for weekending Athenians (it's an hour by ferry from the port of Piraeus). When they get there, Sirene Blue is the go-to destination. Hidden away among pine trees on the island's rugged south coast, this just-refurbished historic hotel is luxurious yet discreet. The colour scheme for the rooms tastefully echoes the surrounding scenery with its natural woods, Aegean-blue wall tiles and beach sand-coloured fabrics. For cooling off there's the main pool, a beach and an overwater deck, and for culture the neoclassical Poros Town and its archaeological museum are ten minutes away by B&B doubles from £197 ( Fly to Athens Back in the 1970s, Plaka beach on the west coast of Naxos was lonely enough to draw nudists. But this stretch of sand (the island's longest, with calm waters, family-friendly vibes and a sunset-facing aspect) is considerably busier today. About halfway along it (and a 20-minute drive south from Naxos Town) is Naxian on the Beach. This couples-only ten-suite resort embodies traditional Cycladic architecture with its cube-shaped structures finished in bamboo, wood and natural fabrics. Head off site to visit inland villages, Naxos Town's hilltop castle and the Temple of Apollo. Details B&B doubles from £197 ( Fly to Athens, Mykonos or Santorini and take a ferry Samos, barely a mile from the Turkish coast, is an under-the-radar island despite having direct flights with Tui (and Jet2 from next year). This outpost of Casa Cook sits by the southern shore, within walking distance of the taverna-filled port town of Pythagorion. With a bohemian design that borrows from the architecture of the island's red-tiled villages, the 128-room hideaway has an earthy palette throughout and is complemented by a beach club and choice of swim-up or rooftop suites. Pythagorion itself has folklore and archaeology museums, or find additional bustle 20 minutes away in the capital, Seven nights' B&B from £1,077pp, including flights and transfers ( This sprawling villa estate in the south of the island feels worlds apart from the Cephalonia that draws crowds of sun-seeking fans of Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Each of its 12 spacious villas is set among olive groves and gardens, with saltwater pools and sea views towards Zakynthos. A Relais & Châteaux member, it's simply but elegantly designed and finished in a chic, natural palette. There's a restaurant, spa and gym on site, plus a secret cove beneath the cliff. And you could walk the 20 minutes to Spartia beach, where the Waterway taverna is run with good humour by Terpsi, a larger-than-life Greek New Seven nights' B&B from £3,625pp, including flights and transfers ( Koukounaries is the best beach on Skiathos. The long stretch of golden sand is backed by a forest of pines (it's a nature reserve), all of which is overlooked by Elivi's main building from its hilltop perch. This luxury hotel's spacious and modern villas, rooms and suites are spread in clusters over an essentially private 53-hectare wooded peninsula. Here are three more beaches — Big Banana, Little Banana and Ampelakia — which are quieter than Koukounaries, and feature loungers and Seven nights' B&B from £1,143pp, including flights and transfers ( Beachside chic and urban buzz come together at Lango. In Kos Town, it's just across the street from the gently shelving Lambi beach and its cafés, loungers and views across to Bodrum in Turkey. On an island popular for family holidays, Lango finds its USP by being child-free. Stick around for local flavours at Koan Cuisine, its restaurant, and blissful treatments (some using Greek olive oil and wildflowers) at the Seljuk-tiled, Turkish-influenced Idolo Seven nights' B&B from £1,016pp, including flights and transfers ( There's a starkness to the landscape in Folegandros and its neighbouring Cycladic isles that adds distinction to the local architecture. In keeping with the rest of the island, Anemi embraces white sugar-cube structures, which it teams with original art and designer furnishings to create a hotel embodying the best of Cycladic minimalism. The 44-room five-star is a monochrome delight made all the jauntier by details picked out in splashes and accents of buttercup yellow. There are two beaches, Vardia and the portside Chochlidia, within a short walk, or you can hire a boat to discover cliffs, caves and shorelines that can't be reached by land. As the day's heat subsides head to Chora, the main town, for sunset views from the hilltop Panagia church. Details B&B doubles from £149 ( Fly to Santorini and take a ferry Although the buzziest Mykonos beaches are mostly strung along its south coast, westerly Agios Ioannis gives them a decent run for their money. This sheltered bay is the setting for the Coast Bill&Coo, a beachside sibling to Mykonos Town's Bill&Coo, a ten-minute drive away. Of its 25 minimalist suites, some are waterfront, some cliffside, but all have island-studded sea views. Best of all, though, is the preferential access to the onsite Beefbar Mykonos ( an exclusive beach club and restaurant known for its prime cuts and elevated street food. The nearby beaches of Korfos (great for kitesurfing) and the more sheltered, yacht-filled Ornos add to the choice of seaside scenes. Details B&B doubles from £774 ( Fly to Mykonos Sometimes, if you want serious style you have to splash serious cash — and so it is at Porto Zante Villas. On the east coast of Zakynthos, the complex has just nine clifftop villas ranging from one to four bedrooms, each with a pool, making it one of Europe's most exclusive resorts. Each villa features handcrafted Greek and Italian furniture, plus there's a spa, restaurants offering Greek, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, and water sports including sea cycling. Or you could take a Ceclo electric boat for a gentle potter around the pretty Seven nights' B&B from £8,995pp, including flights, transfers and butler service ( At 14 miles, Monolithi beach in the western Epirus region is one of the longest in Europe. Just beyond its southern tip lies Meraviglia Slow Living, a couples-only retreat with 12 suites (each with its own pool) among Mediterranean gardens filled with olive trees and lavender. It's a low-key, low-impact kind of place with solar power and an organic orchard whose seasonal produce may feature at breakfast. There's also the nearby archaeological site of Nikopolis (a city founded by the Roman emperor Augustus to mark his victory over Antony and Cleopatra) and dreamy views across the sea to Paxos and Room-only doubles from £212 ( Fly to Preveza The three peninsulas (or 'legs') of Halkidiki are famous for their long, mostly sandy beaches. A particularly fine example, complete with the most intense blue waters, sits directly below Cora, halfway down Kassandra, the westernmost leg. Fill your feed with shots from beside the two pools, then turn your lens to the chichi guestrooms dressed in wood, stone and sandy shades, accented with colourful, handcrafted ceramics. Nearby Afitos has a smattering of local tavernas and a stretch of beach just south of town for those who prefer to bare Seven nights' all-inclusive from £1,523pp, including flights and transfers ( • Discover our full guide to Greece If you're a fan of retro style, you'll love Eagles. On Athos, the easternmost and quietest of Halkidiki's 'legs', it was built in the 1970s to a contemporary design inspired by nearby monasteries: all rough-stone walls and galleried terraces dotted with low-slung seating and tasselled Greek cushions. There's a sandy beach, with a water sports centre offering wakeboards, kayaks and SUPs; otherwise, rent a boat or join an excursion and head to the castaway Drenia islets, whose beaches are inhabited only by seabirds and wild B&B doubles from £193 ( Fly to Thessaloniki The in-your-face W brand isn't everyone's cup of ouzo, but there's no denying its commitment to cutting-edge design. One of four high-end hotels comprising the western Peloponnese's Costa Navarino resort, this is the W brand's first Greek property. Style-wise, it goes all-out on natural materials and tones, leaving the sea and sky to add bursts of bright blue. Outside, beyond the spectacular infinity pool, is Parelia beach club, which sits on a 450m stretch of sunset-facing sand. There's loads to do here — tennis, golf, astronomy, wellness, birdwatching, olive harvesting — and an over-12s policy, which maintains a grown-up ambience. Details Seven nights' B&B from £2,385pp, including flights and transfers ( The southern portion of the Peloponnese peninsula mimics Halkidiki with its three fingers of land poking into the Aegean. The central one, Mani, has a rugged interior and a coastline dotted with cute villages such as Gytheio, where you'll find 100 Rizes Seaside Resort. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it's relaxing, refined and refreshingly tasteful, with a design that resembles the local stone-block architecture mixed with neutral decor and contemporary luxuries. Adding to the living-like-a-local air are a spa, two pools, a fine-dining restaurant and direct-access cove. There's also a sandy beach next B&B doubles from £100 ( Fly to Kalamata This hotel in Vouliagmeni, on the Athens Riviera, offers Greek island vibes without leaving the suburbs that stretch southwards from the city. Opened in 1961 (but thoroughly overhauled since), the Four Seasons has 303 rooms, suites and bungalows spread across a 30-hectare peninsula plot that's packed with pine and cypress trees, plus three private beaches connected by a wooden boardwalk. A highlight among the eight places to eat and drink is Avra, whose seasonal cocktail menu focuses on local flavours (right now it's all about orange, pear and pine). Don't miss taking a dip in the brackish Lake Vouliagmeni nearby — or catch a 40-minute cab to the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus and other central Athenian attractions. Details B&B doubles from £608 ( Fly to Athens • Read our full review of Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel
CNN
5 hours ago
- CNN
Greek police arrest five people in murder case of UC Berkeley professor, including his ex-wife
Greek police have arrested five people in the case of murdered UC Berkeley professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski, including his ex-wife and her current partner. The arrest warrants were issued after the five people were brought in for questioning. Jeziorski was shot dead on July 4 while visiting Athens to see his children and attend a family custody hearing. According to Greek national broadcaster ERT, the five people are expected to testify in front of a prosecutor on Thursday morning. ERT reported that the arrests include two Greek nationals – the 43-year-old ex-wife of the victim and her 35-year-old current partner – along with two Albanians and one Bulgarian. CNN has reached out to the lawyer of the ex-wife but has not received a comment. Jeziorski, 43, an economist and professor of marketing at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, was shot multiple times at close range in a residential suburb of Athens and died at the scene, according to police. A masked gunman 'approached the victim on foot and opened fire from close range' at about 4:15 p.m., hitting the victim in the neck and chest, according to police spokesperson Konstantina Dimoglidou. Seven bullet casings from a 9mm caliber firearm were found at the scene, police said. Eyewitnesses described seeing a masked man in black who approached the victim on foot, with one telling local media that she heard about six shots and saw the perpetrator run from the scene. The shooting happened near the home of Jeziorski's ex-wife in the suburb of Agia Paraskevi, one day after the father-of-two attended a custody court hearing, police said. CNN has reached out to Jeziorski's ex-wife for comment. A senior police source, speaking on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the case publicly, previously told CNN that 'all scenarios are being examined including close family members' and that the murder 'bore signs of a contract killing.' Police said Jeziorski had no criminal record in Greece. Jeziorski's family started a fundraiser to repatriate his remains to his native Poland and pay for legal representation in Greece. 'Our family is heartbroken, and we are doing everything we can to ensure that justice is served,' his brother Łukasz Jeziorski wrote on the online fundraising page. UC Berkeley said in a statement that Jeziorski 'had a passion for teaching' and during his 13 years there, he taught data analytics skills to more than 1,500 graduate and PhD students. The dean of UC Berkeley's business school, Jenny Chatman, said she was 'heartbroken' by the death of Jeziorski, who she described as a 'beloved member of our marketing faculty.' This story has been updated with additional developments.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Ex-wife of slain UC Berkeley professor orchestrated Greece hit, police say
The Brief The ex-wife of Przemysław Jeziorski, 43, was arrested along with her current boyfriend in the July 4 killing, according to local media reports. The suspects also enlisted the help of three others. Jeziorski was in Greece to spend time with his children that he shares with his ex-wife. BERKELEY, Calif. - The ex-wife of a slain University of California, Berkeley professor is accused of orchestrating his killing and convincing her current boyfriend to carry out the attack in Greece, according to local news reports. Victim's ex-wife was allegedly the mastermind What they're saying Greek outlet ProtoThema reported that the woman, who has not been publicly named, persuaded her boyfriend to shoot and kill 43-year-old Przemysław Jeziorski on July 4 in a suburb of Athens. Jeziorski was ambushed by a masked gunman outside his ex-wife's residence just moments before he was supposed to pick up the twins he shared with her. He was shot multiple times in broad daylight. Authorities arrested the woman and her boyfriend, whose name has also not been released. Prior to convincing her boyfriend to carry out the killing, the woman allegedly asked him to hire hitmen, according to ProtoThema. The duo ultimately involved two Albanian nationals and a Bulgarian man, who are accused of transporting the boyfriend to the crime scene and giving him the weapon used to kill Jeziorski. Those three men are facing charges as accomplices. Scheduled custody hearing Dig deeper Jeziorski was an associate professor of marketing at the Haas School of Business. He lived in the Bay Area and regularly traveled to Greece during the summer to visit his children. He had planned to bring them to visit family in his native Poland. After he and his ex-wife divorced, she relocated to Greece with their twins. Jeziorski's friend, Chemtai Mungom, said he was also in Greece for a custody hearing. "He had planned to be in the courts that week for a custody conversation and hearing," she said. "And as his lawyers will say, he's had some challenges with that, trying to get to an agreement." Mungo said Jeziorski's children meant the world to him. "He loved his kids and he liked to spend as much time with them," Mungo said. "He was going through a difficult process of separating from somebody, but he really tried to center his kids." His younger brother, Łukasz Jeziorski, said in a statement to KTVU: "Przemek's studies and family were very important to him. He cared about his family. He fought for them until the end." "We were like twins," he added. "We understood each other without words. We had the same interests; we both listened to metal music and watched the same movies and TV shows." Jeziorski's family said he fulfilled his dream last year of purchasing a home in San Francisco. His death came about a month after the passing of his father in Poland. A fundraising page has been set up to assist with legal efforts both abroad and in the United States, as well as the repatriation of his remains to Poland. The Source ProtoThema, previous KTVU reporting. Solve the daily Crossword
