Initial toxicology findings point to the anaesthetic drug propofol as the main cause of death, with investigators examining whether other substances may have contributed.
Propofol appears to have been the primary cause of death of popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis, according to preliminary findings from a quantitative toxicological examination conducted in Thessaloniki.
The results, completed by the University of Thessaloniki, reportedly identify the anaesthetic drug as the substance most likely responsible for the singer’s death. However, investigators have not ruled out the possibility that its effects were compounded by other substances Mazonakis may have taken earlier.
The findings from the university laboratory are understood to be consistent with those obtained by a private laboratory.
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According to information reported by journalist Vasilis Lambropoulos on the television programme Live News, the quantitative analysis was carried out by the laboratory of Nikolaos Raikos, Professor of Clinical Toxicology and Pharmacology at the University of Thessaloniki.
The results were forwarded to the Athens Forensic Service on Friday.
However, forensic doctor Kalogirou subsequently requested additional testing to establish the precise contribution of each substance detected in the singer’s body.
Further toxicology results expected
The supplementary toxicology report is expected within the next two to three days and is intended to clarify whether other substances played a role alongside propofol.
A histological examination is also expected shortly. Its findings will be incorporated into the final forensic report, which is expected to provide a more complete picture of the circumstances surrounding Mazonakis’ death.
While the preliminary results point to propofol as the principal suspected cause, the investigation remains ongoing and no definitive conclusions have yet been announced.
