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Italy investigation: Schools searched in ricin poisoning case
Investigators in Italy have concluded a series of digital forensic searches across four schools as part of an inquiry into the deaths of Antonella Di Ielsi and her daughter, Sara Di Vita. The two women died in December 2025 following ricin poisoning.
The searches, ordered by the Prosecutor of Larino, targeted educational institutions in the Molise region, including schools in Casacalenda, Riccia, and Campobasso. Authorities are analyzing centralized network infrastructure and server data to identify potential online searches related to the toxin. In Casacalenda, investigators also performed a forensic copy of a notebook used by Laura Di Vita, a teacher and cousin of the victims' father, Gianni Di Vita.
The investigation is also examining a theft of several computers from the Silvio Di Lalla high school in Casacalenda that occurred in March. While investigators are evaluating if the missing devices could have been used to research ricin, experts note that the theft does not prevent the analysis of traces left within the school's centralized network infrastructure.
Entities
Antonella di Ielsi · Casacalenda · Gianni Di Vita · Pietracatella · Procura di Larino · Sara Di Vita
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A notebook belonging to Laura Di Vita was forensically copied during the search. www.lapresse.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities acquired data from the centralized network infrastructure of the schools. www.lapresse.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] Antonella Di Ielsi and Sara Di Vita died from ricin poisoning between December 27 and 28, 2025. metrotoday.it · www.ilfattovesuviano.it · www.lapresse.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Four to five computers were stolen from the Silvio Di Lalla high school in March. www.ilfattovesuviano.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Investigators are looking for online searches regarding ricin. www.ilfattovesuviano.it · www.lapresse.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gianni Di Vita stated he does not believe he was a direct target of a murder plot. metrotoday.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Prosecutor of Larino ordered digital searches at four schools. metrotoday.it · www.ilfattovesuviano.it · www.lapresse.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it