New Details Emerge Over Giorgos Mazonakis’ Final Hours at Athens Clinic

New details from the Greek police case file into the death of popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis have shed light on his condition when he arrived at a private medical clinic in Kolonaki, the treatment he was due to undergo and conflicting accounts given by those present.

According to material contained in the case file and reported by Greek media, Mazonakis visited the clinic on September 9 for a procedure described as plasmapheresis. Police investigators reportedly found discrepancies between the accounts provided by the doctors and staff, including the singer’s arrival time and how long he remained in the treatment room.

The findings have become a key part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Mazonakis reportedly arrived in poor condition

According to the statement attributed to the 56 year old doctor who treated Mazonakis, the singer had contacted her on September 8 because he was concerned about his health and was struggling to meet his professional commitments.

She said she examined him that evening and found him to be in a severely compromised condition.

According to her account, Mazonakis told her that he was taking diuretics because he believed he was retaining fluids. He also reportedly complained of a strange cough, agitation and difficulty standing for long periods.

The singer allegedly asked what could be done quickly because of an upcoming professional event.

The doctor said she proposed a treatment using an Inuspheresis® machine, describing it as a form of blood cleansing. She reportedly told investigators that the treatment generally lasted between two and three hours.

She also acknowledged that she did not obtain written consent before the procedure.

The fatal appointment

The case file states that Mazonakis had an appointment for September 9.

There are conflicting accounts over the exact time he arrived at the clinic.

The doctor reportedly told police that he arrived at around 4pm. Other employees gave earlier times, while a morning shift receptionist reportedly placed his arrival between approximately 2pm and 2:30pm.

A second receptionist reportedly said he arrived at around 3:30pm.

The staff member described him as somewhat disoriented and said his gaze did not appear fully focused, although he was able to speak normally and was smiling.

Another employee reportedly described him as being “a little lost” and said his condition appeared worse than on previous occasions.

The accounts also reportedly mention a large plaster on his forehead.

Cardiac arrest during the procedure

According to the doctor’s account, Mazonakis lay on the treatment bed and underwent preliminary monitoring.

She reportedly said his oxygen levels, temperature and blood pressure appeared normal.

She then attempted to insert a second intravenous catheter.

According to her statement, Mazonakis suffered a cardiac arrest during the attempt.

The procedure was stopped and cardiopulmonary resuscitation was started with the assistance of another doctor at the clinic.

The doctor reportedly said adrenaline was administered and that an attempt was made to use a defibrillator.

However, the account of what happened with the defibrillator differs from that provided by emergency medical responders.

What the EKAB rescuers found

According to the testimony of an EKAB rescuer included in the case file, emergency services received the call at 4:23pm on September 9 and arrived at the clinic at approximately 4:26pm.

The rescuers reportedly found Mazonakis lying on his back on a medical bed.

He had no pulse and no spontaneous breathing, while both pupils were dilated.

The EKAB team continued CPR and connected a defibrillator, which reportedly showed asystole, meaning there was no electrical activity that could be treated with defibrillation.

The rescuers then used a laryngeal mask and a self inflating ventilation bag while continuing the resuscitation protocol.

Mazonakis was eventually transported to Elpis Hospital, arriving at approximately 4:45pm, with CPR continuing during the journey.

Conflicting accounts over the defibrillator

One of the discrepancies highlighted in the case file concerns the clinic’s defibrillator.

The doctor reportedly told investigators that her husband and colleague used the defibrillator after Mazonakis collapsed.

However, according to the case file, the EKAB rescuers were told that the clinic’s defibrillator was present but not functioning.

The male doctor also reportedly did not accompany Mazonakis to the hospital.

Investigators have highlighted this difference as one of several inconsistencies in the accounts provided.

The machine reportedly recorded 42 minutes of operation

One of the most significant findings concerns the plasmapheresis equipment.

According to the police investigation, officers examined the machine’s recorded history and found that it had operated for 42 minutes during the treatment associated with Mazonakis.

Investigators then reportedly asked the doctor to demonstrate how the machine operated.

During the demonstration, the machine recorded zero minutes of operation, despite investigators carrying out the preparation, treatment initiation and patient disconnection procedures.

Police therefore reportedly concluded that there were serious indications that the machine had operated for 42 minutes during Mazonakis’ treatment.

The investigation also reportedly found concerns regarding the medical assessments carried out before plasmapheresis procedures at the clinic.

According to the case file, patient records examined by investigators did not contain evidence of prior cardiological assessment or an electrocardiogram before such invasive procedures.

Investigators identify multiple contradictions

A section of the case file reportedly specifically addresses what investigators describe as contradictions in the initial statements of the two doctors.

These include the time Mazonakis arrived at the clinic, how long he remained in the treatment room and whether the machine had actually been started.

Investigators also reportedly identified differences between the doctors’ account of the defibrillator and the account given by EKAB personnel.

The case file further raises questions about the professional qualifications and licences associated with the medical services being provided at the clinic.

Clinic was reportedly cleaned after the incident

Investigators also reportedly noted that the treatment area was cleaned by clinic employees after the incident.

The case file states that the doctors did not accompany Mazonakis to hospital, meaning they could not provide hospital staff with direct information about his condition and the treatment he had received immediately before his collapse.

The findings form part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.

The allegations and discrepancies contained in the case file remain subject to judicial examination, and the accounts of those involved must be assessed alongside the full medical and forensic evidence.

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