Alberto Stasi's Garlasco Murder Case Revives After 19 Years

Nineteen years after the killing of 19‑year‑old Chiara Poggi in Garlasco, Italy, the case has resurfaced in public debate. Convicted murderer Alberto Stasi is seeking a review of his sentence, citing new forensic analysis that challenges the shoe‑print evidence used to link him to the crime. Graphic designer Mario Felici presented an independent study suggesting the footprints at the scene match a different shoe model, raising questions about the original investigation.

At the same time, criminologist Roberta Bruzzone used social media to denounce what she calls a media‑driven “personal crusade” surrounding the case, warning that the ongoing obsession distorts reality and fuels unfounded narratives. Both developments have reignited discussion about the trial’s fairness and the broader handling of high‑profile Italian murders.