Request for Reopening of Theophanous Case
February 27, 2026
Convicted murderer Doros Theophanous is seeking to have his case reopened regarding the murders of his girlfriend and her daughter, citing new testimony. His conviction in 2012 shocked Cypriot society. Theophanous, sentenced to life imprisonment, claims the new testimonies overturn the initial verdict. His application marks the first case submitted to the newly established Constitutional Court in 2023. The case will now be reviewed based on this new evidence.