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Denise Cosco, daughter of justice collaborator Lea Garofalo, dies by suicide

Denise Cosco, the 35-year-old daughter of justice collaborator Lea Garofalo, has died by suicide. Her death occurred at the same age her mother was when she was kidnapped and murdered by the 'ndrangheta in 2009.

Denise Cosco had been a key witness in the trial for her mother's murder, testifying against her own father, Carlo Cosco. Following the tragedy, she lived under a witness protection program until 2018, maintaining a hidden identity to ensure her safety while attempting to build a normal life.

Prosecutors in Velletri are currently investigating potential incitement to suicide related to her death. The news has drawn significant mourning from the community of Crotone and anti-mafia organizations like Libera, highlighting the long-term psychological toll and the heavy burden placed on the children of mafia victims.

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'Ndrangheta · Carlo Cosco · Denise Cosco · Enza Rando · Lea Garofalo · Libera · Luigi Ciotti

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