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Scene of stabbing of woman by ex-partner in Verona. Image credit: Carabinieri Verona

Man arrested after fatal stabbing of ex-partner

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 41-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his former partner to death in Castelnuovo del Garda, near Verona.

Pamela Genini who was murdered by her ex-partner.

Model and Businesswoman Pamela Genini killed in Milan

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan, October 15, 2025 — A 29-year-old model and entrepreneur, Pamela Genini, was brutally murdered on Tuesday night in an apartment in the Gorla district of Milan. Her former partner, 52-year-old Gianluca Soncin, is under police guard in hospital after allegedly stabbing her 24 times and then attempting to take his own life.

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Arrests of two men over femicide cases

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two new femicide cases concerning Italy, one involving an Italian woman killed on the Spanish island of Formentera and another in Sicily.

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Another suspected femicide – Foggia

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 46-year-old woman of Moroccan origin was stabbed to death in Foggia overnight in what investigators believe is the latest femicide in a disturbing trend across Italy, sources said on Thursday.

Campanella case – trial date set for September

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A date has been set in the trial of Stefano Argentino, accused of the femicide of 22‑year‑old university student Sara Campanella. She was brutally stabbed to death in broad daylight on 31 March.

Milan fire, partner accused of homicide and arson

Partner arrested for homicide and arson following Milan fire

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prosecutors announced Friday that the partner of 48‑year‑old Brazilian national Sueli Leal Barbosa has been formally arrested and charged with homicide and arson. The fire broke out at their fourth‑floor apartment on Viale Abruzzi 64 in Milan late Wednesday.

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Meloni calls for unity in combatting gender violence

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni on Friday urged all political forces in Italy to work together to combat femicide and gender-based violence, following the killing of a 14-year-old girl near Naples. The girl was allegedly murdered by her 18-year-old ex-boyfriend, sparking renewed concern about violence against women and girls across the country.