At the end of approximately two hours of indictment, prosecutors Alessia Menegazzo and Letizia Mannella asked to sentence Alessandro Impagnatiello to life imprisonment for the murder of his partner Giulia Tramontano. “The human being is capable of doing dramatic things without any psychiatric disorder, it is scary to accept this truth, that even normal men can commit heinous crimes against the people they say they love but we must all have the courage to accept it, we must not have fear of what men are capable of doing,” they said. The death of the 29-year-old who was seven months pregnant with 37 stab wounds before the double attempt to set fire to her body was not “madness” but real “cruelty”, they specified, adding shortly after that the trial “was an opportunity for everyone us to look out over the ravine and showed us the banality of evil”.
In another passage of the indictment against Impagnatiello, the prosecutors explained that they had worked tirelessly “so that the family gets the justice it deserves”. “Giulia was brutally murdered by the man who tried until the last minute to keep her feeling guilty. She was an extraordinarily strong woman, ready to take care of her child with the help of her wonderful family, she had tried to to leave him three times, to respect him when he didn’t want that child, we heard in the stories of the mother and sister a hellish pregnancy. Giulia heard the truth from her lover and on returning home she thought ‘I’m going back to my family’.” , they chanted. This is a possibility that Impagnatiello did not grant her by taking her life on the evening of May 27, 2023.
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**Interview with Dr. Maria Rossi, Psychologist and Expert on Domestic Violence**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Dr. Rossi. The recent case of Alessandro Impagnatiello, who confessed to the horrific murder of his pregnant partner, Giulia Tramontano, has shocked many. What are your initial thoughts on this case?
**Dr. Rossi:** Thank you for having me. It’s indeed a tragic and disturbing case. It highlights not just the issue of domestic violence, but also the darker aspects of human behavior. The prosecutor’s statements resonate deeply; they remind us that heinous acts can be committed by individuals who appear normal on the outside.
**Interviewer:** The prosecutors referred to this crime as an example of the “banality of evil.” Can you elaborate on what they meant by that?
**Dr. Rossi:** Absolutely. The phrase “banality of evil,” coined by philosopher Hannah Arendt, suggests that ordinary people can commit atrocities, not necessarily driven by psychological disorders but by a twisted sense of entitlement, jealousy, or rage. This case exemplifies how a seemingly normal person can harbor such darkness and commit acts of unimaginable cruelty.
**Interviewer:** 46 stab wounds is an unfathomable amount of violence. What drives someone to such extremes?
**Dr. Rossi:** It often stems from intense emotional turmoil, feelings of betrayal, or loss of control. In many cases, perpetrators may feel justified in their actions due to deeply ingrained beliefs about possession and control over their partners. For someone like Impagnatiello, the pregnancy of his partner may have intensified his fears and insecurities, ultimately leading to violence.
**Interviewer:** The prosecutors are seeking life imprisonment for Impagnatiello. How important is justice in this context, and what message does it send?
**Dr. Rossi:** Justice is incredibly important. It serves not only to hold offenders accountable but also to provide some sense of closure to the victims’ families and to society as a whole. Additionally, it sends a strong message that domestic violence, regardless of the circumstances, will not be tolerated and that severe consequences will follow such horrific actions.
**Interviewer:** what can society do to combat such violence and prevent tragedies like this in the future?
**Dr. Rossi:** Education and awareness are crucial. We need to foster open discussions about healthy relationships, emotional regulation, and the signs of potential violence. Support systems for those in abusive situations should be strengthened. societal attitudes that normalize or trivialize possessiveness and control in relationships need to be challenged and changed.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Rossi, for sharing your insights on this grievous issue. It’s a vital conversation we need to continue.
**Dr. Rossi:** Thank you for addressing this important topic. It’s conversations like these that can lead to change.
