# Domestic homicide in Monserrato, Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-homicide-in-monserrato-italy
> Updated: 2026-09-11T10:02:22.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In Monserrato, near Cagliari, an 81-year-old man was detained by Carabinieri after allegedly killing his wife in their home on September 11. 

The man reportedly contacted emergency services himself to confess, stating, “I killed my wife.” While the exact motive is under investigation, authorities are examining whether the incident followed an argument. Preliminary findings suggest the woman may have been strangled. Investigators and a medical examiner are working to reconstruct the sequence of events.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Monserrato: Man detained after allegedly killing wife in home

An 81-year-old man was detained in Monserrato, Italy, after allegedly killing his wife and calling emergency services to confess to the crime.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monserrato-man-detained-after-allegedly-killing-wife-in-home

### 2026-08-18: Sanguinet: Man detained after wife found dead at home

A 69-year-old woman was found dead in Sanguinet, France, on Tuesday. Her 68-year-old husband has been taken into custody after allegedly killing her during a dispute.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanguinet-man-detained-after-wife-found-dead-at-home

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Cite as: Domestic homicide in Monserrato, Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-homicide-in-monserrato-italy