The 61-year-old woman murdered in Limassol died from severe head injuries caused by blows with a blunt object, an autopsy confirmed on Sunday.
Olga Vasilieva was killed by her 43-year-old Syrian partner, who has confessed to the crime, according to the information provided.
The post-mortem examination, carried out by forensic pathologist Nikolas Charalambous, found that Vasilieva suffered severe traumatic brain injuries caused by blunt-force trauma.
Meanwhile, the 43-year-old suspect appeared in court again on Sunday, where a judge ordered him to remain in custody for eight days while police investigate a case of premeditated murder.
