Garlasco murder case: Sempio defense submits new forensic reports

Chiara Poggi murder Andrea Sempio Garlasco case forensic evidence Pavia Prosecutor

The defense for Andrea Sempio has submitted five technical reports to the Pavia Prosecutor's Office regarding the 2007 murder of Chiara Poggi in Garlasco. These reports aim to challenge the prosecution's evidence through forensic re-evaluations.

Key findings from the defense experts include a claim that the killer's footprint corresponds to a size 40 shoe, which contradicts the size 44 worn by Sempio and the size 42 worn by the previously convicted Alberto Stasi. Additionally, consultants argue that a specific handprint found on a wall (trace 33) does not contain blood, contesting the prosecution's assertion that it is a biological trace linked to the crime.

Regarding DNA evidence, the defense argues that the Y-chromosome found on the victim's fingernails belongs to the Sempio paternal lineage but does not identify a specific individual, nor does it establish a clear timeline for its deposition. Legal counsel Angela Taccia stated that the defense seeks a definitive trial to resolve the long-standing investigation.

Entities

Alberto Stasi · Andrea Sempio · Chiara Poggi · Garlasco · Pavia Prosecutor's Office · Procura di Pavia

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The defense conducted tests on wall panels with diluted blood to confirm the 2007 test reliability. www.lapresse.it
[● 3 SOURCES] 25 traces of a specific sole pattern were identified on the villa floor. www.inliberta.it · cn24tv.it · quotidianodibari.it
[● 3 SOURCES] The shoe size 40 is inconsistent with Andrea Sempio's size 44. www.inliberta.it · cn24tv.it · quotidianodibari.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ninhydrin reacts with sweat and does not specifically indicate hemoglobin. www.lapresse.it
[● 4 SOURCES] There is no scientifically validated proof of blood in trace 33. www.inliberta.it · cn24tv.it · www.lapresse.it · quotidianodibari.it
[● 4 SOURCES] The shoe size 40 is inconsistent with Alberto Stasi's size 42. www.inliberta.it · cn24tv.it · www.lapresse.it · quotidianodibari.it
[● 4 SOURCES] The 2007 Obti test result for trace 33 was negative. www.inliberta.it · cn24tv.it · www.lapresse.it · quotidianodibari.it
[● 4 SOURCES] Defense experts claim the killer's shoe size is 40. www.inliberta.it · cn24tv.it · www.lapresse.it · quotidianodibari.it