American Scientist in Greece Was Hit by Car Before Being Sexually Assaulted and Murdered

Photo: Courtesy American scientist Suzanne Eatonwas sexually assaulted before she was killed on the Greek island of Crete, authorities confirmed Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference in Chania, police spokesperson Eleni Papathanassiou, told reporters that the 27-year-old manarrested for murder Mondayallegedly killed the molecular biologist “with the motive of her sexual abuse.” A second spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE the man allegedly admitted to raping Eaton. The suspect allegedly rammed her twice with a car “to immobilize her,” then “placed her in the trunk and carried her to the well of the war shelter,” Papathanassiou added.

American Scientist Missing in Greece Found Dead After Nearly a Week: 'Her Loss Is Unbearable'

Photo: Courtesy Eaton, a molecular biologist at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Germany, disappeared while out for a run on the afternoon of July 2, her family said in aFacebook groupcreated to aid in the search. Eaton was attending a conference at the Orthodox Academy of Crete and was somewhat familiar with the area as she had attended conferences there previously. The 59-year-old scientist was known to run for 30 minutes every day, and the family said that she had done so the previous day at the same time, though details of where she was going remain unknown.

American Sign Language Interpreter Who Translated Coronavirus Press Briefings Dies of COVID-19

Photo: youtube American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter Patty Sakal who worked at coronavirus press briefings died on Friday fromCOVID-19 complications. Sakal, who was 62, dedicated over 40 years to working various interpreter jobs for the deaf community in Hawaii. The mom-of-three was visiting one of her daughters in San Diego, California when she suddenly fell ill, her sister Lorna Mouton Riff toldThe New York Times. Sakal was placed on a ventilator after suffering from breathing problems and intestinal symptoms.

American Soldier Who Crossed Into North Korea Charged With Desertion: Reports

Travis King.Photo:Facebook/Travis King Facebook/Travis King AnAmerican soldier who was detained in North Koreaafter crossing into the country from South Korea “without authorization" in July has been charged with desertion and other crimes, according to various outlets includingNBC News. Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King was reportedly about to board a flight from a South Korean airport to a military base in Fort Bliss when he suddenly and without warning ran across the border into North Korea.

American Sports StoryCastsHunger GamesPrequel star Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez

Josh Andrés Rivera, Aaron Hernandez.Photo:Jon Kopaloff/WireImage; Michael DeHoog/Sports Imagery/ Getty Jon Kopaloff/WireImage; Michael DeHoog/Sports Imagery/ Getty Aaron Hernandez’s life story will be told through a new lens. American Horror Storyco-creatorRyan Murphywill executive produce the television show, which was first announced in August 2021. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.