Garlasco murder case: New evidence and legal disputes emerge

Garlasco murder Chiara Poggi Andrea Sempio Alberto Stasi RIS

The investigation into the 2007 murder of Chiara Poggi in Garlasco has entered a new phase, centering on Andrea Sempio, who is currently under investigation by the Pavia Prosecutor's Office. Sempio's defense team argues that forensic findings, specifically regarding a footprint found at the scene, suggest the perpetrator wore a shoe size between 39 and 41, whereas Sempio wears a size 44. His lawyers noted that these findings could potentially benefit Alberto Stasi, the man previously convicted of the crime.

Luciano Garofano, the former commander of the RIS (Nucleo Investigativo Scientifico), has publicly defended the integrity of the original 2007 scientific analyses. He rejected allegations of errors or sample contamination, specifically regarding DNA found on a bicycle pedal, describing the criticism against his unit as a “shameful campaign of delegitimization.”

Meanwhile, legal representatives for Alberto Stasi have expressed confidence that the new developments will prove his innocence and seek his release from prison. The case also involves a secondary investigation into potential corruption and opaque contacts involving former Carabinieri officers, which has resurfaced following the transfer of files from the Brescia Prosecutor's Office to Pavia.

Entities

Alberto Stasi · Andrea Sempio · Angela Taccia · Chiara Poggi · Garlasco · Luciano Garofano · Procura di Pavia · Ris

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Wiretapped audio features Andrea Sempio discussing potential corruption involving former carabinieri officers. www.quotidiano.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Andrea Sempio habitually wears size 44 shoes with a wide sole. urbanpost.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The new forensic findings regarding shoe prints could potentially benefit the defense of Alberto Stasi. urbanpost.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Defense consultants analyzed 25 footprints and four pairs of Frau shoes for three-dimensional reconstructions. urbanpost.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The footprint identified in the investigation may correspond to a shoe size between 39 and 41. urbanpost.it