Bulgarian Man Remains in Custody After Living with Father’s Corpse for a Week

Plovdiv, Bulgaria – A 26-year-old Bulgarian man, Angel Ankov, is being held in custody after allegedly killing his father and living with the body for more than a week, according to a report from Fakti.bg.

Details of the Case

The Plovdiv prosecutor’s office announced that Ankov is accused of killing his 56-year-old father, Todor Sirakov, with blows to the head using an adze and an axe. The alleged crime occurred sometime before February 17th, when Sirakov’s body was discovered by a relative who forced entry into the house.

For several days, Ankov allegedly deflected attempts by family and friends to contact his father, raising suspicions. Authorities are conducting expert examinations to determine the precise time and manner of death.

The prosecutor’s office noted that there is evidence suggesting Ankov suffers from mental illness. He remains in custody as the investigation continues.