Life imprisonment for Giovanni Padovani, the 28-year-old former footballer who on 23 August 2022 killed his ex-girlfriend Alessandra Matteuzzi, 56, in Bologna, beating her to death in the atrium of the house where she lived .
This was established by the Assize Court of Bologna, presided over by judge Domenico Pasquariello, after two hours of deliberation.
Matteuzzi was killed by kicks, punches, hammers and finally hit with a bench. All this despite the fact that twenty days earlier he had reported Padovani for stalking and threats.
Stalking, as well as the constraint of the emotional bond, together with despicable motives and premeditation, were the aggravating circumstances recognized by the court, as requested by the Prosecutor's Office.
(Unioneonline/lf)
