Stories from Pavia · Italy

The Pavia Prosecutor's Office concluded that Sempio killed Chiara Poggi, likely using a hammer. Investigators conducted new genetic testing, re-examined crime scene traces, interviewed witnesses, and intercepted communications.

Andrea Sempio, a 38-year-old man, is under investigation for aggravated homicide in Gerlasco. Sempio was summoned to the Pavia prosecutor's office this morning for questioning but exercised his right to remain silent.

Prosecutors in Pavia are investigating Andrea Sempio as the sole suspect in the death of Chiara Poggi. The investigation is being conducted by the Pavia prosecutor's office. RAI Radio 3 reported that Andrea Sempio killed Chiara Poggi.

A lawyer has issued a warning regarding the risks associated with do-it-yourself toy manufacturing.

The President of the Italian Republic has requested additional investigations into the Garlasco case after press reports revealed facts differing from those used in the initial decision for a pardon.

The Pavia prosecutor's office has proposed a new hypothesis suggesting Andrea Sempio acted alone in the killing of Chiara Poggi. The investigation follows reports from the Guardia Civil.

Andrea Sempio faces homicide charges in Pavia involving the use of a blunt object. Prosecutors allege the crime involved cruelty and a sexual motive. Defense attorney Angela Taccia stated that Sempio does not understand the sexual motive being contested.

Prosecutors in Pavia have changed the charge against Alberto Stasi from complicity in murder to voluntary homicide. The summons indicates that Stasi is being investigated as the sole person responsible for the 2007 killing of Chiara Poggi in Garlasco. An interrogation is scheduled for May 6. The charges include aggravating circumstances of cruelty and torture. The source reported the change from the Pavia prosecutor's office. Sempio faces aggravating circumstances for vile and futile motives and cruelty. The investigation involves a fingerprint found on stairs leading to a cellar where the body of Chiara Poggi was discovered. A forensic consultation attributed the fingerprint to the suspect, though it was not recognized as useful during the 2007 investigation. Prosecutors in Pavia and the Milan investigative nucleus have modified the charges against Alberto Stasi.

The body of a 22-year-old woman, identified as Lisa Jr, was found in a ravine in Cecci, Pavia province. Signs of violence were reportedly found on the body, though investigators have not ruled out other possibilities.

Authorities discovered the body of a young woman in a field within the Oltrepo Pavese area.