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USA Today
8 hours ago
- USA Today
UC Berkeley professor's ex-wife, her boyfriend arrested for his murder: Reports
"Our family is heartbroken, but we are grateful to Greek police and security professionals that have identified and captured those accountable," Jeziorski's brother said in statement. The ex-wife of a slain University of California, Berkeley, professor and four others have been arrested in connection with his death, according to multiple reports, citing Greek police sources. Four males, including one who is a minor, confessed to their involvement in the killing of Przemyslaw Jeziorski, 43, Greek police sources told CNN and ABC News. The sources said that the current boyfriend of the professor's ex-wife admitted to the murder, per CNN. Jeziorski's ex-wife is facing moral accomplice charges, the Greek police press office told CNN. Greek police announced the arrests of the five individuals in a news release on Thursday, July 17, saying three of them were accomplices and another was a local resident. Police added that the attacker approached Jeziorski and shot him in the chest and back, resulting in his fatal injury, before fleeing. Police did not name any of the suspects, including Jeziorski's ex-wife or her boyfriend, when contacted by USA TODAY on July 17. Jeziorski killed while going to visit children, brother says Jeziorski was shot and killed in Athens, Greece, on July 4 while heading to visit his two children, his brother Lukasz Jeziorski said in a statement on Facebook. Lukasz Jeziorski also commented on the recent development in a statement on July 17, in which he said five people, including his brother's ex-wife and her boyfriend, have now been arrested in connection with his brother's killing. Przemyslaw Jeziorski's ex-wife was allegedly "the orchestrator behind this heinous crime," and her boyfriend, "confessed to carrying out the shooting," Lukasz Jeziorski's statement says. Greek police said in the news release that they were able to identify the vehicle the shooter and his two accomplices were riding in during Jeziorski's murder by watching their movements before and during the killing. The two accomplices left the crime scene without the shooter, who went to the Nafplio area, police said. To avoid identification, the shooter even handed over his mobile phone and vehicle keys to his third accomplice, the department added. Przemyslaw Jeziorski death 43-year-old UC Berkeley professor killed in Greece, family says 'We want justice to be fully served' Lukasz Jeziorski said the arrests "bring us closer to justice." "Our family is heartbroken, but we are grateful to Greek police and security professionals that have identified and captured those accountable," the statement said. "We want justice to be fully served." Przemyslaw Jeziorski's two 10-year-old children are now in the care of Greek officials, Lukasz Jeziorski said. "Our primary concern is their safety and wellbeing, and helping them reconnect with their family to minimize the trauma they have already endured," the statement said. "As family members they know and trust, we ask for their privacy and respect during this difficult time as we focus on caring for these young children." Lukasz Jeziorski's statement also said his brother "loved his children and fought for them until the end." UC Berkeley professor remembered by colleagues Przemyslaw Jeziorski was an associate professor of marketing at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. Jenny Chatman, dean of UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, said in a statement that she is "heartbroken" by the news of Jeziorski's death. 'While authorities are investigating what happened, our focus is on supporting our community during this difficult period," Chatman said. "My heart goes out to Przemek's family and loved ones. We will miss him.' In tributes shared by UC Berkeley, Jeziorski was remembered by colleagues, students and friends. "He was an amazing person, friend, and colleague. He was a loving father of two young children and always there if someone needed help,' said Zsolt Katona, another marketing professor at UC Berkeley. Przemyslaw Jeziorski, who was known to colleagues and students as Przemek or PJ, was a Polish native. He held three master's degrees and a doctorate, according to UC Berkeley. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Toronto Sun
8 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Slain UC Berkeley professor's wife among 5 suspects accused of his murder in Greece
Published Jul 17, 2025 • Last updated 3 minutes ago • 2 minute read Przemyslaw Jeziorski is pictured in a photo on the online fundraising site Photo by ATHENS, Greece — Five suspects implicated in the killing of a University of California, Berkeley professor appeared in court in Athens on Thursday, including his ex-wife, who has denied all charges. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Przemyslaw Jeziorski, 43, was shot and killed July 4 in Athens while visiting Greece to see his two young children and finalize legal arrangements for future visitation. Among those who appeared in court was Jeziorski's Greek ex-wife, who remains in police custody on charges of solicitation to commit murder. Her boyfriend, a 35-year-old Greek man, has been charged with murder. Three other men, also charged as alleged accomplices, were present. All five appeared at a central Athens court and were given until Monday to prepare their defence, court officials said. Alexandros Pasiatas, a lawyer for the ex-wife, said she had no role in the crime. 'From the outset, my client has maintained that she is innocent and has no involvement in the crime,' Pasiatas said. 'The evidence is overwhelmingly in her favour.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Police said Jeziorski was shot by a masked gunman in broad daylight near his ex-wife's home in the suburb of Agia Paraskevi, and died at the scene, CNN reported. The suspect allegedly ' approached the victim on foot and opened fire from close range,' hitting the victim in the neck and chest, according to police spokesperson Konstantina D imoglidou . Police recovered s even bullet casings from a 9mm c alibre firearm at the scene. Jeziorski, who was born in Poland, was an associate professor of marketing at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. In a statement this week, the school described him as a 'passionate teacher and leading marketing scholar.' An online fundraiser by Jeziorski's family has been set up to help pay for legal expenses, the cost to repatriate his body, and funeral expenses. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. His children are now in Greek child custody, CNN reported, citing his brother. 'Przemek's ten-year-old children, who are U.S. and Polish citizens, are now under care in accordance with Greek child custody procedures,' Lukasz Jeziorski said in a statement obtained by CNN. 'Our primary concern is their safety and well-being, and helping them reconnect with their family to minimize the trauma they have already endured.' His family said in a statement that he ' loved his children and fought for them until the end. He paid the heaviest price, unnecessarily, for this. 'This summer, he wanted to bring his children to his hometown of Gdynia, Poland. This death and the circumstances surrounding it remain impossible for us to accept, but we find some measure of comfort knowing that progress is being made toward justice, and that the kids are about to reunite with their family into a safe environment.' Lukasz Jeziorski added that their 'family is heartbroken but 'thankful for the help of the U.S. Consulate in Athens, and the Polish Consulate in Athens, helping care for the well-being of the kids.' — with files from Postmedia News Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA Tennis MMA World
The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Ex-wife's chilling post weeks before she ‘got boyfriend to shoot dead her college professor ex-husband' in Greece
THE ex-wife of a "murdered" professor made a chilling post weeks before she allegedly got her boyfriend to shoot her ex-husband. Nadia Michelidaki, 43, and her boyfriend Christos Dounias, 35, were arrested for the fatal shooting of Advertisement 7 Przemysław Jeziorski was killed in broad daylight in Athens, Greece, his family said Credit: WhyDonate 7 Ex-wife Nadia Michelidaki has been arrested Credit: Facebook 7 Michelidaki's boyfriend Christos Dounias was also arrested Credit: Facebook 7 A chilling Facebook post made by Nadia Michelidaki before her ex-husband's death Credit: Facebook Dad-of-two professor Jeziorski, 43, was heinously shot five times in broad daylight in Athens, Greece, near his ex-wife's house on July 4. He had been visiting the country to see his two children, as well as attend a family custody hearing. And couple of months prior to his tragic death, ex-wife Michelidaki had shared an AI-produced image showing a man in a suit surrounded by cash with an unhappy expression on his face. Tagging her new boyfriend, she wrote: "When you realise that you picked the best dad for your kids." Advertisement read more news Alleged murderer Michelidaki and Professor Jeziorski had reportedly been going through a custody battle at the time he was killed, according to cops. Michelidaki and Dounias planned the horrific murder, Greek authorities said, adding that Dounias was the one who pulled the trigger as Jeziorski arrived to pick up his children. Three other people - two Albanian nationals and one Bulgarian - were also arrested in the tragedy. They are accused of providing the deadly weapon and transporting the gunman. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Michelidaki's lawyer told CNN she denies any involvement in Jeziorski's murder. Meanwhile Dounias is said to have confessed to the murder - but said his girlfriend was the mastermind behind it, Greek media reported. Elderly couple, 77 and 83, killed in horror fire after 'arson attack' on their home – as cops probe 'murder' Michelidaki and Jeziorski wed in 2014 before he filed for divorce in 2021. The ex-couple founded a rental property management company together and were apparently fighting over finances. Advertisement Professor Jeziorski had also sought a restraining order against his ex-wife in San Francisco in May as he said he feared for his life, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Before he died, he accused Michelidaki of threatening and exhorting attempts and said Dounias assaulted him twice. In one instance, Dounias allegedly knocked his phone out of his hand and, the same day, kicked and pushed him. Dounias was charged with assault over these incidents from May. Advertisement Jeziorski wrote: "She made me afraid of my life by having her partner, who is hostile and aggressive towards me, [present] during the visitation exchange, despite my asking her not to do so." The professor had also claimed his ex-wife had sent him messages on Slack insisting she got co-authorship on his research and "threatening to 'contact my colleagues and the dean of my department if I did not pay her money.'" 7 Nadia Michelidaki made a chilling post weeks before her ex's death Credit: Facebook 7 Professor Jeziorski leaves behind two children Credit: Facebook Advertisement Jeziorski explained he thought Michelidaki was attempting to "humiliate" him "socially in order to control me." He added in writing: "Although I know her threats are baseless, I am still intimidated by her actions. "Her baseless allegations will harm my economic prospects for employment and completely damage my reputation in the intellectual community, regardless of their truth." After the heinous muder, his ex-wife said she didn't know of anyone who would have wanted to harm him. Advertisement Jeziorski's grieving family said in a statement: "Przemek loved his children and fought for them until the end. "He paid the heaviest price, unnecessarily, for this. "This summer, he wanted to bring his children to his hometown of Gdynia, Poland. "This death and the circumstances surrounding it remain impossible for us to accept, but we find some measure of comfort knowing that progress is being made toward justice, and that the kids are about to reunite with their family into a safe environment." Advertisement The ex-couple's two young children are now in the care of Greek child custody, Jeziorski's brother confirmed in a statement. 7 The ex-couple's two young children are now in the care of Greek child custody Credit: Facebook
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Ex-wife's chilling post weeks before she ‘got boyfriend to shoot dead her college professor ex-husband' in Greece
THE ex-wife of a "murdered" professor made a chilling post weeks before she allegedly got her boyfriend to shoot her ex-husband. Nadia Michelidaki, 43, and her boyfriend Christos Dounias, 35, were arrested for the fatal shooting of US Berkeley professor Przemysław Jeziorski. Advertisement 7 Przemysław Jeziorski was killed in broad daylight in Athens, Greece, his family said Credit: WhyDonate 7 Ex-wife Nadia Michelidaki has been arrested Credit: Facebook 7 Michelidaki's boyfriend Christos Dounias was also arrested Credit: Facebook 7 A chilling Facebook post made by Nadia Michelidaki before her ex-husband's death Credit: Facebook Dad-of-two professor Jeziorski, 43, was heinously shot five times in broad daylight in Athens, Greece, near his ex-wife's house on July 4. He had been visiting the country to see his two children, as well as attend a family custody hearing. And couple of months prior to his tragic death, ex-wife Michelidaki had shared an AI-produced image showing a man in a suit surrounded by cash with an unhappy expression on his face. Tagging her new boyfriend, she wrote: "When you realise that you picked the best dad for your kids." Advertisement Alleged murderer Michelidaki and Professor Jeziorski had reportedly been going through a custody battle at the time he was killed, according to cops. Michelidaki and Dounias planned the horrific murder, Greek authorities said, adding that Dounias was the one who pulled the trigger as Jeziorski arrived to pick up his children. Three other people - two Albanian nationals and one Bulgarian - were also arrested in the tragedy. They are accused of providing the deadly weapon and transporting the gunman. Advertisement Michelidaki's lawyer told CNN she denies any involvement in Jeziorski's murder. Meanwhile Dounias is said to have confessed to the murder - but said his girlfriend was the mastermind behind it, Greek media reported. Elderly couple, 77 and 83, killed in horror fire after 'arson attack' on their home – as cops probe 'murder' Michelidaki and Jeziorski wed in 2014 before he filed for divorce in 2021. The ex-couple founded a rental property management company together and were apparently fighting over finances. Advertisement Professor Jeziorski had also sought a restraining order against his ex-wife in San Francisco in May as he said he feared for his life, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Before he died, he accused Michelidaki of threatening and exhorting attempts and said Dounias assaulted him twice. In one instance, Dounias allegedly knocked his phone out of his hand and, the same day, kicked and pushed him. Dounias was charged with assault over these incidents from May. Advertisement Jeziorski wrote: "She made me afraid of my life by having her partner, who is hostile and aggressive towards me, [present] during the visitation exchange, despite my asking her not to do so." The professor had also claimed his ex-wife had sent him messages on Slack insisting she got co-authorship on his research and "threatening to 'contact my colleagues and the dean of my department if I did not pay her money.'" 7 Nadia Michelidaki made a chilling post weeks before her ex's death Credit: Facebook 7 Professor Jeziorski leaves behind two children Credit: Facebook Advertisement Jeziorski explained he thought Michelidaki was attempting to "humiliate" him "socially in order to control me." He added in writing: "Although I know her threats are baseless, I am still intimidated by her actions. "Her baseless allegations will harm my economic prospects for employment and completely damage my reputation in the intellectual community, regardless of their truth." After the heinous muder, his ex-wife said she didn't know of anyone who would have wanted to harm him. Advertisement Jeziorski's grieving family said in a statement: "Przemek loved his children and fought for them until the end. "He paid the heaviest price, unnecessarily, for this. "This summer, he wanted to bring his children to his hometown of Gdynia, Poland. "This death and the circumstances surrounding it remain impossible for us to accept, but we find some measure of comfort knowing that progress is being made toward justice, and that the kids are about to reunite with their family into a safe environment." Advertisement The ex-couple's two young children are now in the care of Greek child custody, Jeziorski's brother confirmed in a statement.
10 hours ago
5 suspects in killing of UC Berkeley professor appear in Greek court
ATHENS, Greece -- Five suspects implicated in the killing of a University of California, Berkeley professor appeared in court in Athens on Thursday, including his ex-wife, who has denied all charges. Przemyslaw Jeziorski, 43, was shot and killed July 4 in Athens while visiting Greece to see his two young children and finalize legal arrangements for future visitation. Among those who appeared in court was Jeziorski's Greek ex-wife, who remains in police custody on charges of solicitation to commit murder. Her boyfriend, a 35-year-old Greek man, has been charged with murder. Three other men, also charged as alleged accomplices, were present. All five appeared at a central Athens court and were given until Monday to prepare their defense, court officials said. Alexandros Pasiatas, a lawyer for the ex-wife, said she had no role in the crime. 'From the outset, my client has maintained that she is innocent and has no involvement in the crime,' Pasiatas said. 'The evidence is overwhelmingly in her favor.' Jeziorski, who was born in Poland, was an associate professor of marketing at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. In a statement this week, the school described him as a 'passionate teacher and leading marketing scholar.'
