The first time Giulia Cecchettin’s name was mentioned was for the missing person alert. On the evening of November 11, 2023, the 22-year-old from Vigonovo, in the province of Padua, stopped responding, around 10.43pm, to messages from her sister, Elena Cecchettin, who was studying abroad. A silence that worries her. The phone call to his father, Gino Cecchettin. The searches, the police to whom they file a complaint. Giulia Cecchettin had gone out in the afternoon with her ex, Filippo Turetta, a 23-year-old from Torreglia. Destination Nave de Vero shopping center, in Marghera, to buy a pair of shoes. An important date is marked in Giulia Cecchettin’s life agenda: her degree in biomedical engineering in a few days. But something goes wrong in that program towards its finish line.
Traces of the 22-year-old, who dreamed of drawing stories and comics for children, have been lost. The following day, a story begins that has the whole of Italy holding its breath as it searches for Giulia Cecchettin, as if in apnea. Where are she and Turetta? He will only be found the following Saturday in Germany, stopped in his car, a black Fiat Grande Punto, on the emergency lane of the motorway. The lifeless body of Giulia Cecchettin, however, was found by the police in a ravine on Lake Barcis, in the province of Pordenone. The 22-year-old was killed in a car park in Fossò, in the province of Venice. The confession made to the Venice prosecutor Andrea Petroni, in the interrogation last December 1, 2023, leaves you breathless.
“We started arguing. She told me I was too dependent, too clingy to her. She wanted to move on, she was creating new relationships, she was dating another guy. She got out of the car screaming ‘You’re crazy, leave me alone.’ I was very angry. Before going out I also took a knife from the back of the driver’s seat”, confesses the boy, now detained in Verona prison. “I chased her, I grabbed her arm holding the knife in my hand right. She screamed: ‘Help’ and fell – continues Turetta – I bent down on her, I hit her on the arm. I seem to remember that the knife broke immediately afterwards while she was on the ground. She resisted, she hit her head. I put her on the back seat”. chases, reaches her. “I gave her about ten, twelve, thirteen blows with the knife – he states – I wanted to hit her on the neck, on the shoulders, on the head, on the face and then on the arms”. Seventy-five, the autopsy will establish.
At the end of the month, Turetta will return to the courtroom, before the Court of Assizes of Venice. The 23-year-old risks life imprisonment: he must answer to charges of voluntary homicide aggravated by premeditation, cruelty, brutality, kidnapping, concealment of a corpse and stalking. The first instance ruling is expected on December 3rd. The victim’s sister, Elena Cecchettin, had the strength to transform a private tragedy into a common battle, asking to make “noise”. “For my sister, don’t have a minute of silence, burn everything”, making a poem by Cristina Torres-Cáceres, Peruvian architect and activist, go viral. “If it’s me tomorrow, mom, if I don’t come back tomorrow, destroy everything.”
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**Interview with Dr. Marco Bellini, Criminal Psychologist**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Bellini. The case of Giulia Cecchettin has captured national attention. As a criminal psychologist, can you provide insight into the dynamics that may have led to this tragic event?
**Dr. Bellini:** Thank you for having me. The circumstances surrounding Giulia’s case are indeed heartbreaking. From what we know, her relationship with Filippo Turetta had become strained, which is a common theme in young adult relationships, especially around pivotal life moments like graduating. Emotional dependency can often lead to heightened tensions and conflicts.
**Editor:** It is reported that Giulia expressed her desire to move on and was frustrated with Filippo’s clinginess. How can unresolved emotional issues escalate to such tragic outcomes?
**Dr. Bellini:** Emotions can escalate quickly in high-stress situations. When one partner seeks independence while the other feels threatened by that change, it can create a volatile mix. In Giulia’s case, her expression of wanting to break free seemed to trigger an extreme response from Filippo, which is deeply concerning. The heated argument escalated, leading to a tragic outcome that no one could have foreseen.
**Editor:** The investigative timelines and details surrounding the discovery of Giulia’s body are chilling. What does this suggest about the mental state of individuals involved in such incidents?
**Dr. Bellini:** It suggests a profound level of emotional turmoil and inability to manage conflict effectively. Filippo’s subsequent actions—fleeing and his eventual arrest—indicate possible guilt and panic. It’s crucial to understand that such events are often the result of accumulated emotional distress rather than a single incident.
**Editor:** Given Giulia’s aspirations as a biomedical engineer and her dreams of creating stories for children, what does this tragic case tell us about the importance of mental health awareness among young adults?
**Dr. Bellini:** This case underscores a significant need for mental health education and support systems among young adults. Transitioning into adulthood brings unique challenges that can affect mental well-being. Programs that focus on healthy relationship dynamics, stress management, and emotional resilience can be vital in preventing tragedies like this.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Bellini. This case serves as a reminder of the complexity of human relationships and the importance of open communication and mental health resources for young people today.
**Dr. Bellini:** Indeed, and thank you for shedding light on this pressing issue.