Crime - Fraternal dispute in Italy: 70-year-old beheaded
From a fight between two brothers in the hinterland of the southern Italian city of Naples, a brutal crime has occurred: A 57-year-old man, according to police reports, stabbed his 13-years older brother and beheaded him. Subsequently, he allegedly threw the severed head from the balcony onto the street. The scene was reportedly observed by several neighbors, according to Italian media reports. The suspected perpetrator was arrested. It is still unclear what caused the fatal dispute.
According to initial investigations, the two brothers had been living together in their family home for some time. The dispute allegedly occurred on a Wednesday evening around 10:00 PM. The 70-year-old was already in bed, according to a report by "La Repubblica," when he was surprised by his brother. Witnesses reportedly saw a knife and an axe.
According to the investigators, the younger brother called the police on his own accord after the incident. Initially, he had barricaded himself in the house, but then opened the door voluntarily to the police. The police described a gruesome scene: The body of the 70-year-old was mutilated by numerous stab wounds, the head was missing. The suspected perpetrator is now in custody. According to "Repubblica," he had previously been violent in connection with alcohol.
There were also reports of previous disputes between the two brothers. The 70-year-old, a widower, had returned to his hometown from the capital city of Rome some time ago after retiring. The mayor of the 2000-inhabitant community, Antonio Iannaccone, said: "We have no words for what happened. The entire community is shocked and speechless over this tragedy that has struck a family with good people."
The police in Naples, Italy, are investigating a gruesome crime involving two brothers. The younger brother, aged 57, is accused of stabbing and beheading his 70-year-old brother in their family home. Neighbors reportedly witnessed the incident. According to local reports, the younger brother had a history of violence related to alcohol.
