Ettore Giordano family contests suicide ruling in death investigation

The family of Ettore Giordano, who was found dead in Taverna di Montalto Uffugo on June 9, 2022, has filed a formal opposition to the Cosenza Prosecutor's Office's request to archive the investigation into his death.

While the prosecution maintains the death was a suicide, the victim's parents, Giuseppe Giordano and Lucia De Fiore, have presented new forensic and criminal expert reports that contradict this conclusion. The family's legal team argues that the death was a violent event followed by a staged crime scene.

Key points of contention raised by the family's experts include the knotting system of the cable used, the distribution of biological traces, the absence of contact DNA in certain areas, micro-abrasions on findings, and the specific configuration of the coils around the neck. They also cite inconsistencies in histological exams, the estimated time of death, and toxicological conditions. The family is requesting the appointment of a new, independent panel of experts to continue the investigation.