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Pietracatella ricin investigation: digital forensic analysis underway
Investigators in Pietracatella are conducting a forensic digital analysis following the deaths of Antonella Di Ielsi and her 15-year-old daughter, Sara Di Vita, who died from ricin poisoning in December 2025. The Larino Prosecutor's Office has ordered the examination of a Lenovo computer and ten USB flash drives seized from the professional offices of Gianni Di Vita, the husband of the deceased and former mayor of Pietracatella.
Specialists from the State Police's Central Operative Service (SCO) have completed the forensic extraction and cataloging of the data. The investigation aims to reconstruct the victims' digital activities in the days leading up to their deaths, including online searches for ricin, digital communications, and notes regarding food consumption. The prosecutor has set a 60-day deadline for the completion of this analysis.
Gianni Di Vita, who is not currently a suspect but is being questioned as a witness, has cooperated with authorities by voluntarily handing over additional electronic devices. Recent police actions have also included searches of professional offices in both Pietracatella and Campobasso, as well as the family residence. Investigators are exploring various leads, including the possibility of a potential motive involving a third party, though no formal charges have been filed against Di Vita at this stage.
Entities
Antonella di Ielsi · Campobasso Police Headquarters · Gianni Di Vita · Larino Prosecutor's Office · Pietracatella · Polizia di Stato · Procura di Larino · Sara Di Vita
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Investigators are searching seized devices for online searches related to ricin. metrotoday.it · www.primapaginaonline.it · primopianomolise.it · www.notizie.it · www.unmondoditaliani.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Larino Prosecutor's Office is coordinating the investigation into the deaths. www.primapaginaonline.it · primopianomolise.it · metrotoday.it · www.notizie.it · www.unmondoditaliani.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Seized digital devices include one Lenovo computer and ten USB flash drives. metrotoday.it · primopianomolise.it · www.unmondoditaliani.com · www.primapaginaonline.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 6 SOURCES] Specialists from the State Police's Central Operative Service (SCO) performed forensic data extraction on seized devices. metrotoday.it · primopianomolise.it · www.unmondoditaliani.com · www.primapaginaonline.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The investigation is being conducted as a case of double homicide. primopianomolise.it · www.primapaginaonline.it · www.vanityfair.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 6 SOURCES] The forensic analysis of the seized digital material is expected to be completed within 60 days. metrotoday.it · www.primapaginaonline.it · www.unmondoditaliani.com · primopianomolise.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] Digital evidence is being sought regarding food consumed by the victims before they fell ill. metrotoday.it · www.primapaginaonline.it · primopianomolise.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] Authorities are examining digital communications to reconstruct relationships between the victims and others. metrotoday.it · www.primapaginaonline.it · primopianomolise.it