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UC Berkeley Professor Killed in Athens: Suspect Claims Victim's Ex-Wife Involvement

UC Berkeley Professor Killed in Athens: Suspect Claims Victim's Ex-Wife Involvement

Opinion | 7/20/2025

UC Berkeley Professor Killed in Athens: Suspect Claims Victim’s Ex-Wife Involvement

In a tragic turn of events, a UC Berkeley marketing professor was killed in Athens on July 4, while en route to his ex-wife’s residence to collect their children. The visit, which was related to a custody dispute, took a sinister and deadly turn, leaving the academic community in shock.

According to a leaked police confession, the suspect implicated the victim’s ex-wife in the heinous crime. The suspect claimed to have acted on behalf of the ex-wife, raising questions about the motivations behind the brutal attack on the professor.

Authorities are actively investigating the case, delving into the complex dynamics surrounding the custody disagreement and the possible involvement of the ex-wife. The incident has sent ripples of concern through the academic world, as colleagues and students mourn the loss of a respected member of the UC Berkeley community.

Professor Sarah Johnson, a colleague of the victim, expressed her shock and disbelief at the tragic news, stating, “Our hearts are heavy with grief over the loss of a valued member of our academic family. We hope that justice will prevail in this senseless act of violence.”

While the investigation unfolds and details continue to emerge, the UC Berkeley community remains in mourning, grappling with the loss of a dedicated professor whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. TheClipWire will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.