Terrible murder in Marina di Leporano: victim’s son arrested

A tragic event has shaken the community of Marina di Leporano, where Silvana La Rocca, a 73-year-old woman originally from Saraceno (Cosenza), was found lifeless in the garden of her home. The discovery occurred yesterday evening and revealed a deep wound to the victim’s abdomen, a disturbing sign that immediately alerted the authorities.

The suspect’s son’s arrest

The investigation took a dramatic turn when the woman’s son, Salvatore D’Ettori, 46, was tracked down by the Carabinieri. During questioning at the provincial command, D’Ettori confessed to stabbing his mother before fleeing. Prosecutor Eugenia Pontassuglia and prosecutor Salvatore Colella ordered the arrest of the suspect on charges of voluntary homicide. The son’s confession raised questions about a possible family conflict that may have led to this violent act.

A past marked by tragedy

Silvana La Rocca lived alone after the death of her husband, a former Ilva worker, in 2002 in an accident at work. The woman seemed to lead a quiet life, but recent events may have disturbed her existence. There has also been talk of an explosion in the apartment where she lived, an element that the Carabinieri are carefully examining. In addition to the intervention of the police, the fire brigade was called to secure the area. The investigation continues with the analysis of the images from the video surveillance cameras present in the area, which are essential to clarify the details of what happened.

Authorities are busy reconstructing the dynamics that led to this dramatic murder, while the local community is questioning the motivations behind such an extreme gesture. Looking ahead, it will be crucial to understand not only the specific circumstances that led to this family tragedy, but also how to address broader issues of domestic violence and supporting vulnerable families.