Mystery in Marina di Leporano: the murder of Silvana La Rocca
A tragic event has shaken the community of Marina di Leporano, in the province of Taranto, where Silvana La Rocca, a 73-year-old retired teacher, was found dead in the garden of her home. The discovery occurred yesterday evening and immediately raised questions and fears among residents.
Investigations underway
According to initial information, the woman’s body had some wounds, which could have been inflicted with a cutting weapon. The alarm was raised by one of the victim’s sons, worried after losing contact with her for several hours. The public prosecutor Salvatore Colella has already ordered an autopsy to clarify the nature of the injuries.
The authorities are not ruling out any investigative lead, including murder.
Silvana La Rocca lived alone after the death of her husband, a former skilled worker at Ilva, in November 2002 due to an accident at work. In addition to the sad discovery of the body, it is reported that an explosion also occurred in the 73-year-old’s apartment.
Intervention by the police
In addition to the Carabinieri, the firefighters intervened at the scene of the accident to secure the area. The investigation is now in the hands of the competent authorities, who are examining the images from the video surveillance cameras in the area to collect further useful elements.
The case has raised concern in the local community and reignited the debate on security in the region.
As the investigation continues, the authorities hope to shed light on what happened and restore serenity to a community shaken by this dramatic event. The memory of Silvana La Rocca lives on among those who knew and loved her.