Italian government approves request for Perry Kouroumblis to be returned. He maintains his innocence
Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were found dead with multiple stab wounds at their home in Easey Street, Collingwood, nearly 50 years ago. Perry Kouroumblis is expected to be extradited.Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were found dead with multiple stab wounds at their home in Easey Street, Collingwood, nearly 50 years ago. Perry Kouroumblis is expected to be extradited.
Kouroumblis told Italian authorities he was “happy” to be extradited, but a judge will have final sign off before Victorian police travel to Rome to escort him back to Australia.Kouroumblis’ lawyer, Serena Tucci, said her client was prepared to face trial and his extradition could happen without a court appearance.
Victoria police had an Interpol red notice alert out for Kouroumblis on two charges of murder and one of rape.
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