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Noemi Impellizzeri homicide investigation

Overview

Investigations into the death of Noemi Impellizzeri in Riposto, Catania, have shifted from a suicide inquiry to a homicide investigation. Initially, the case involved conflicting accounts. The sole suspect, Tony Proietto, claimed the death was a suicide, noting that Impellizzeri had shown him a rope during a video call and left goodbye messages. However, a friend of the deceased raised suspicions about a mysterious individual, referred to as ‘Mister X,’ who may have been intimidating Impellizzeri.

An autopsy has since confirmed that Impellizzeri died of homicide by strangulation. Investigators determined that the crime scene, which included a house fire, was staged to mislead authorities. Medical evidence showed that the strangulation marks were distinct from hanging marks and that Impellizzeri was already deceased when the fire occurred, as evidenced by the absence of smoke in her nostrils and trachea. Proietto remains the primary suspect, as he was the last person to see the victim alive.

Entities

Noemi Impellizzeri · Tony Proiettò · Riposto

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Noemi Impellizzeri autopsy confirms homicide by strangulation

    An autopsy in Riposto has confirmed Noemi Impellizzeri was strangled, suggesting her death and the subsequent house fire were staged to cover up a homicide.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Noemi Impellizzeri death investigation: conflicting accounts emerge

    The investigation into Noemi Impellizzeri’s death in Riposto remains contested, with the sole suspect claiming suicide while a friend suggests the involvement of a mysterious individual.

Sources

askanews.it · bigodino.it · lavocedivenezia.it · litaliano.it · qds.it