Greek authorities are investigating a new lead in the case surrounding the death of singer Giorgos Mazonakis, following reports that Ioanna Gaka, one of the defendants in the case, sent a photograph of the artist to a person described as a “doctor-hypnotist” while he was undergoing a plasma-exchange procedure.
According to a report by Proto Thema, investigators are examining both the recipient's relationship with Gaka and whether he may have played a role in introducing Mazonakis to her.
Photograph sent during treatment
The report alleges that Gaka sent a photograph of Mazonakis while he was connected to a plasmapheresis machine at a medical practice in Kolonaki.
The image has become part of the wider investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer's treatment and death.
According to the publication, the individual who received the photograph is now the subject of scrutiny by investigators seeking to clarify his involvement in the case.
Possible earlier connection under investigation
Authorities are reportedly examining whether the same individual may have been responsible for initially introducing Mazonakis to Gaka.
Investigators are reviewing communications, digital evidence and witness statements as they attempt to establish the nature of the relationship between the parties involved.
Identity not disclosed
According to Proto Thema, Gaka did not reveal the identity of the recipient during her testimony.
She reportedly maintained that taking photographs of patients was, in her view, a common practice and clarified that the person who received the image was not her husband.
Details of the photograph
The report states that the image shows Mazonakis lying on a clinic bed while the plasmapheresis machine was operating.
He is reportedly wearing a yellow short-sleeved shirt, covered from the waist down with a blanket and appears with his eyes closed.
Intravenous catheters can also reportedly be seen in his arms, details that investigators are examining as part of their inquiry into the treatment that was administered.
Investigation continues
Authorities are continuing to assess digital evidence and testimony as they seek to establish a clearer picture of the events leading up to the death of the well-known singer.
The latest reports add another individual to the investigation's scope, with authorities focusing on contacts, communications and the sequence of events surrounding the treatment procedures under examination.
Source: Proto Thema
