# Violent incidents involving women in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-incidents-involving-women-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-25T10:43:54.000Z. Sources: 62. Developments: 3.

Two separate violent incidents involving women have been reported in Italy.

In Colleferro, near Rome, a 50-year-old Polish woman, Johanna Rouissi (also identified as Joanna Szyszkowska), was stabbed to death in her home. The victim was reportedly stabbed multiple times in the throat following a domestic dispute. Her 69-year-old Tunisian husband, Mohammed Habib Rouissi, was apprehended near the scene and has reportedly confessed to the killing. He is currently held in custody.

The attack was witnessed by the couple’s 9-year-old son and their 21-year-old son. The children have been placed in a protected facility, with the Municipality of Colleferro providing assistance. The Velletri Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the incident as a femicide. While the couple was reportedly in the process of separating, local authorities noted signs of domestic tension and previous visits to a psychiatrist to manage the husband’s violent outbursts.

Following the victim's funeral, the town of Colleferro declared a period of city mourning. The municipality ordered flags to be flown at half-mast on all municipal buildings, and local companies sounded sirens in remembrance. A candlelight vigil was scheduled at Largo San Francesco, featuring a procession intended to serve as a “public condemnation of violence against women.”

In Corigliano-Rossano, a 72-year-old woman was found dead in an agricultural field. Authorities are investigating a possible violent death due to injuries to her head and face that may have been caused by stones. Her husband, who discovered the body, is being questioned by investigators, and the Castrovillari Prosecutor’s Office has ordered an autopsy.

## Claims

- A 69-year-old Tunisian man was arrested near the scene in Colleferro and reportedly confessed to the killing. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The victim was a 50-year-old Polish woman who was stabbed to death in her home. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The attack reportedly occurred in front of the couple's 9-year-old son. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The victim's daughter discovered the body and alerted emergency services around 3:30 PM. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The couple had reportedly experienced long-term tension and were in the process of separating. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The victim was stabbed four times in the throat. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The victim's 9-year-old son was placed in a protected facility following the attack. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Colleferro declares mourning following femicide of Joanna Szyszkowska

Colleferro has declared city mourning and organized a candlelight vigil following the femicide of 50-year-old Joanna Szyszkowska, who was killed by her husband in August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colleferro-declares-mourning-following-femicide-of-joanna-szyszkowska

### 2026-08-18: Colleferro femicide: 50-year-old woman stabbed to death in home

A 50-year-old Polish woman was stabbed to death in her Colleferro home. Her 69-year-old husband has been arrested and reportedly confessed. The incident occurred in front of their 9-year-old son.

61 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colleferro-man-arrested-after-stabbing-wife-to-death

### 2026-08-07: 20-year-old Moroccan woman dies in Guidizzolo, Italy; autopsy ordered

A 20‑year‑old Moroccan woman died in Guidizzolo, Italy on 7 August after a sudden respiratory crisis; emergency services could not revive her, Carabinieri investigated and an autopsy was ordered, with choking a

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/20-year-old-moroccan-woman-dies-in-guidizzolo-italy-autopsy-ordered

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