Siena prosecutor investigates psychiatrist in death of 24-year-old

The Siena Prosecutor's Office has placed a private psychiatrist under investigation for manslaughter following the death of 24-year-old Miriam Oliviero. Oliviero, a resident of Monteroni d’Arbia, died after falling from the Torre del Mangia in Siena in October 2025.

Investigators are examining the medical professional's conduct and the management of the young woman's clinical condition. The psychiatrist is accused of failing to coordinate with public health services, specifically the Asl Toscana Sud Est and the Adult Mental Health Functional Unit, despite what investigators allege was a severe clinical picture and an evident suicide risk.

Additional points of inquiry include a modification of the therapy previously prescribed by public health specialists, which was reportedly ordered by the private physician. The investigation seeks to clarify the timing, methods, and clinical motivations behind these changes. Being placed under investigation does not constitute a formal finding of responsibility.