Maria Assunta Atzeri and Alessandra Corona, 55 and 20, from Maracalagonis. Classmates, they completed their studies within hours of each other: "We already had a good relationship, and it's only gotten better."
Never before have so many been recruited since the days of compulsory military service. Over two thousand relatives from all over Italy have joined them.
Panic erupted on the Spiaggia Bianca beach, but rescue efforts were unsuccessful: the woman died before her husband and son's eyes. Heat-related illness has not been ruled out.
A story of degradation and violence that went on for years: "I suffered in silence because I feared I would no longer be able to eat meat or watch TV," the victim told the court.