Yanis Baltass

Yanis Baltass (; born 1970) is a Greek serial killer who killed at least four people in Kilkis and Thessaloniki from 1995 to 2004 with the help of two accomplices, primarily targeting foreign labourers. For his crimes, he was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Early life Yanis Baltass was born in the rural village of Lofiskos in 1970, as the eldest of three brothers. While his parents were well-respected and considered an honest couple, Baltass' troubles began early on in childhood, with many in his native village considering him a troublemaker who should be avoided. As he grew older, he and fellow villager Dimitris Savvelidis would go out at night and spend most of their time either drinking or digging for antique items such as statues, marbles and old coins. Despite his troublesome character, he was tolerated by the locals due to his diligent work ethic and willingness to take on various jobs whenever somebody needed help. When they arrived, he got into a confrontation with Kirkinezi's brothers, and in the ensuing argument, Baltass grabbed the shotgun and fired at both men, killing 29-year-old Dimitris and injuring the other brother, Savvas. Afterwards, he kidnapped Theodora and fled to the nearby mountains. While awaiting trial for the murders, Baltass was kept under very strict security measures, as prison staff feared that he would be maimed or outright killed if confronted by other inmates. After just a day of deliberations, he was again found guilty and the previous court's finding upheld. As of April 2022, he is still incarcerated at an undisclosed prison.