Domenico Puddu, a 70-year-old man, was given a life sentence by the Assize Court of Hainaut for the murder of Jean-Yves Wargnies, threatening Christophe Bertelli, and carrying a weapon. The incidents occurred on December 30, 2019, in Marchienne-au-Pont (Charleroi). During the trial, the convicted man displayed a lack of empathy, and no mitigating circumstances were found in his favor by the court and jurors.
Jean-Yves Wargnies, a 46-year-old prominent figure in Charleroi, was shot twice and killed by his neighbor while working on the roof of his home on Rue du Congo in Marchienne-au-Pont. The assailant complained regarding the noise caused by the victim.
Domenico Puddu, a former Caterpillar employee, had resided on the same street since the early 2000s. He had previously experienced multiple problems with his previous neighbors in Manage, which resulted in him being sentenced and deprived of his liberty.
Jean-Yves Wargnies had purchased an old shed in September 2015 and planned to convert it into a loft for tourists. A conflict arose in September 2016 when Domenico warned Jean-Yves that he had a weapon and mimicked a shooting with his hand, leading to a complaint being filed by Jean-Yves.
On December 30, 2019, Domenico Puddu shot Jean-Yves Wargnies with a weapon due to noise from the grinder being used by him. Jean-Yves was shot in the buttock and later in the head, leading to his death four days followingward.
Domenico Puddu remained indifferent during the trial, displaying no remorse for his actions or regard for the feelings of Jean-Yves’ loved ones. The jurors, who recognized the high risk of recidivism and lack of accountability from the defendant, were outraged by his attitude.
The Assize Court of Hainaut sentenced, this Friday, Domenico Puddu, 70, to life imprisonment for the assassination of Jean-Yves Wargnies, the threats made once morest Christophe Bertelli and the carrying of a weapon. The facts took place on December 30, 2019 in Marchienne-au-Pont (Charleroi). The court and the jurors did not retain any mitigating circumstances in favor of the condemned man, who showed a constant lack of empathy during the trial.
Jean-Yves Wargnies, 46, a very active character in Charleroi, was the victim of two shots while working with a friend on the roof of his home, rue du Congo in Marchienne-au-Pont. The former Star Acadamy candidate was attacked and killed by his neighbor, who complained regarding the noise.
Domenico Puddu, a former Caterpillar worker, has lived on this street since the early 2000s. He previously lived in Manage, where he had many problems with his neighbors, which led to his being deprived of his liberty and sentenced to many times.
For his part, Jean-Yves Wargnies bought an old shed in September 2015, to transform it into a loft and rent it out to passing tourists. A first incident broke out in September 2016. Domenico warned Jean-Yves that he was ready to use a weapon. He mimics a shooting gesture with his hand. Jean-Yves files a complaint.
On Monday, December 30, 2019, Jean-Yves climbs a ladder to cut pieces of iron with a grinder. A friend who came to help him, Christophe, stays downstairs. The job only takes a few minutes.
Domenico Puddu can’t stand the shrill noise of the grinder. He takes a weapon, goes to his neighbor and shoots in the direction of Jean-Yves.
Hit in the right buttock, he called for help. He jumps off the roof and runs down the street. Domenico, who followed him, shoots him in the head. Taken to the hospital, Jean-Yves died four days later.
Domenico Puddu, remained unmoved throughout the trial, insensitive to the pain of those close to Jean-Yves Wargnies. His attitude strongly challenged the jurors, who also retained the high risk of recidivism and the lack of questioning on the part of the assassin.
The sentencing of Domenico Puddu to life imprisonment for the assassination of Jean-Yves Wargnies, the threats made once morest Christophe Bertelli, and the carrying of a weapon marks the end of a tragic chapter in Marchienne-au-Pont (Charleroi). The court and the jurors did not find any mitigating circumstances in favor of the convicted man, given his lack of empathy and high risk of recidivism. The loss of Jean-Yves Wargnies is felt deeply by those who knew him, and we can only hope that justice brings some sense of closure to his loved ones.