Kouroumblis’s extradition for 1977 Easey St murders faces delays, causing turmoil within G
Source: NEOS KOSMOS
The extradition of a 65-year-old Greek man accused of the 1977 double homicide on Easey Street, Collingwood, Australia, is expected to be a lengthy process, according to Australian authorities.
The murders, which occurred in a predominantly Greek neighbourhood, shocked the local Greek-Australian community.
Many individuals, in recent posts on Neos Kosmos‘ Facebook page, recalled living in the area or attending Collingwood High School, where the two victims, Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett, had taught. For some, the brutal crime left a lasting impression.
Perry Kouroumblis, who was 17 at the time of the murders, was recently arrested in Rome. His capture has sparked widespread discussion both within the Greek-Australian community and across Australia.
Kouroumblis had fled to Greece in 2017 after Australian police requested a DNA sample in connection with the 47-year-old cold case.
Kouroumblis’ brother, who lived with him on Bendigo Street, Collingwood at the time, refuted the suspicion that Perry fled to Greece due to guilt, stating, “If he were guilty, he wouldn’t have waited decades to leave Australia.”
The brother added that Perry had lived in Australia for over 40 years before his departure and had little reason to remain if he had been trying to hide.
As more details of the investigation emerge, the Greek-Australian community and Australian authorities await the extradition proceedings. Charges cannot be filed against Kouroumblis until he is returned to Australia.
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