Garlasco murder case returns to Italian TV as former convict Alberto Stasi is released
Former inmate Alberto Stasi, convicted in the 2007 murder of Chiara Poggi in Garlasco, was released on probation on Saturday after obtaining conditional liberty. His legal team, led by Antonio De Rensis, is preparing a request to overturn the conviction and seeks a full acquittal.
The case remains contentious. The Pavia prosecutor continues to identify Andrea Sempio as the alleged perpetrator, citing investigative material presented during a May 6 interrogation, which Sempio declined to answer. Lawyer Angela Taccia, representing Sempio, maintains that the evidence is insufficient and urges further scrutiny.
Both developments were highlighted on Italian television. The true‑crime programme “Quarto Grado” aired a special episode on 18 June, featuring discussion of Stasi’s release, the pending revision request, and updates on the disappearance of two Abruzzo sisters. Earlier, the talk show “E’ Sempre Cartabianca” on 16 June focused on the Garlasco case, with De Rensis and Taccia debating legal strategies and the prosecution’s stance.
The renewed media attention underscores ongoing public interest in the unresolved aspects of the Garlasco murder investigation and the legal battle surrounding Stasi’s conviction.