Overview

• A hearing is scheduled for October 21, 2025, at the Mixed Jury Court of Heraklion.
• Cheshire Police say they have provided information to Greek counterparts and are supporting Steven Cook’s family.
• Cook, 20, disappeared in Malia on September 1, 2005, and his remains were found in a well in 2017.
• A Crete-based lawyer reports that an ex-wife of another British tourist told police her former partner claimed responsibility and described disposing of the body, an allegation not tested in court.
• Under Greek law the case could be tried without the suspect present, though judges may require attendance, which could prompt an extradition request to UK authorities.