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Garlasco murder case: new evidence and forensic doubts emerge
The investigation into the 2007 murder of Chiara Poggi in Garlasco has entered a new phase, centered on potential irregularities in the original forensic and investigative processes. The Pavia Prosecutor's Office is examining the accuracy of the 2007 probe, specifically focusing on whether key evidence was properly handled or disclosed.
A significant development is the emergence of a 13-page psychological evaluation of Alberto Stasi, the man convicted of the crime. This document, which describes Stasi as a “manipulator” and “calculating,” was reportedly requested by the Ris of Parma but was neither officially filed nor signed by criminologist Alessandra Bramante, who has denied writing it.
Additionally, investigators are scrutinizing the handling of forensic samples. While the Ris of Parma maintains that the disposal of eluates occurred only after Stasi's final conviction in 2015, the defense has raised questions regarding the preservation of specific biological traces.
Meanwhile, the investigation into Andrea Sempio, a friend of the victim's brother, has also drawn attention. While the probe into Sempio has seen developments, the Poggi family has expressed their continued belief in Stasi's guilt, stating they will accept a new truth only if the justice system provides definitive proof.
Entities
Alberto Stasi · Andrea Sempio · Carabinieri RIS · Chiara Poggi · Garlasco · Giada Bocellari · Giuseppe Poggi · Pavia Prosecutor's Office · Poggi family · Procura di Pavia · RIS Parma · Ris di Parma
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Alberto Stasi's defense lawyer claims to possess a new, significant piece of evidence not related to the 2007 investigations. metrotoday.it · www.controcopertina.com · laltravoce.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Poggi family is prepared to return any compensation paid to Alberto Stasi if a different perpetrator is identified. www.cronachedellacampania.it
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Pavia Prosecutor's Office has closed the investigation into Andrea Sempio. www.corcianonline.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.agenpress.it · laltravoce.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Andrea Sempio maintains that Alberto Stasi is the true perpetrator of the crime. www.corcianonline.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Poggi family will not join the preliminary hearing as civil parties against Andrea Sempio. www.corcianonline.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
- [● 14 SOURCES] The parents of Chiara Poggi maintain that Alberto Stasi is the killer based on previous judicial rulings. www.agenpress.it · www.cronachedellacampania.it · www.imolaoggi.it · www.ilpuntonotizie.it
- [● 7 SOURCES] Investigators are looking into whether the Parma Ris unit may have withheld raw genetic data regarding DNA on a bicycle pedal. www.corcianonline.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luciano Garofano, former RIS commander, claims the attribution of 'Imprint 33' to Andrea Sempio was a software error.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Poggi family holds compensation funds in a bank account and is prepared to return them if a different perpetrator is identified.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Poggi family will not join the preliminary hearing as civil parties against Andrea Sempio to avoid economic claims against potentially innocent people. www.corcianonline.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
- [● 5 SOURCES] Rita Poggi expressed exhaustion regarding the continuous media coverage and the 'media circus' surrounding the case. www.imolaoggi.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Carabinieri General Commander Salvatore Luongo stated the force will cooperate fully if the judiciary finds past irregularities or individual responsibilities within the RIS. www.lacronaca24.it