Italian authorities revive two decades‑old criminal cases

In Italy, two long‑standing criminal investigations have been re‑activated. In the Garlasco case, a person was summoned to testify on television and reportedly confessed, sparking renewed public debate and calls for careful verification of the statements. Separately, the 2012 disappearance of Paula Andrea was reopened by the Lucca prosecutor after fourteen years; the investigation now includes the victim’s former husband, a 55‑year‑old man who has entered religious life, as a suspect for voluntary homicide and possible body concealment.

Both cases illustrate renewed judicial scrutiny of cold crimes, drawing attention from local communities and media alike.