Cyprus' new police chief apologizes over serial killer case
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Cyprus' new police chief has apologized to the families of seven foreign women and girls who an army captain has confessed to killing.
Kypros Michailides said at a ceremony Tuesday to mark his appointment that he offered the apology because police had failed to protect the victims.
He said those who failed will be held accountable.
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Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades fired Michaelides' predecessor over the "negligence" of some officers.
Police have been accused of failing to properly investigate initial missing persons' reports.
Divers are continuing with a search of a body the suspect says he dumped in a toxic lake. On Sunday, search crews found a small suitcase that authorities believe contained the remains of an eight year-old girl.