In a recent high-profile case in Greece, police official Giorgos Kalliakmanis emphasized the urgent need for reform in judicial responses to domestic violence. Speaking on a radio program, he recounted his conversation with the confessed murderer of his ex-partner, a mother of three, prior to the suspect’s surrender. Kalliakmanis critiqued the ineffective measures employed, such as the victim’s refusal to accept a panic button, arguing that systemic improvements are required to protect potential victims and prevent future tragedies. His call for immediate judicial action highlights the ongoing crisis surrounding domestic violence in the region.