# Ferrara hospital homicide trial

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ferrara-hospital-homicide-trial
> Updated: 2026-10-08T05:41:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A trial is underway in Ferrara against Matteo Nocera, a 44-year-old former nurse from Argenta. He is accused of the aggravated voluntary homicide of 83-year-old Antonio Rivola, who was receiving care in the geriatric rehabilitation ward of the Mazzolani-Vandini Hospital in September 2024.

The investigation follows the disappearance of several vials of the sedative Midazolam. Authorities are using wiretaps and environmental recordings to build the case. While Nocera faces trial for the death of Rivola, investigators have ruled out his involvement in the death of another patient, 90-year-old Floriana Veronesi.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Ferrara nurse faces trial for hospital patient homicide

Former nurse Matteo Nocera faces trial in Ferrara for the aggravated homicide of an 83-year-old patient following the suspected theft of hospital sedatives.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ferrara-nurse-faces-trial-for-hospital-patient-homicide

### 2026-10-02: Ravenna nurse faces trial for manslaughter after fatal medication error

A nurse in Ravenna faces manslaughter charges after a 90-year-old patient died due to a Fentanyl overdose caused by a medical record error.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ravenna-nurse-faces-trial-for-manslaughter-after-fatal-medication-error

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