Lucrezia Ciotti A tragedy struck in northern Rome , where a 15-year-old girl died after falling from the fifth floor of an apartment building. The Prosecutor's Office has opened a case of incitement to suicide , and investigators are trying to reconstruct the minor's final weeks. Among the aspects being examined are possible bullying at school, difficulties related to her gender affirmation, and relationships with peers.
From the death of a 15-year-old to previous news stories, growing attention is being paid to bullying at school.
The tragedy has reignited the debate on discrimination and the need to ensure safe and inclusive school environments. The Lazio High School Students Network also intervened. " This news has left us deeply shocked and angry ," said regional coordinator Simone Montori, emphasizing the impact " discrimination and the lack of safe spaces " can have on the lives of young people.
The organization has asked Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara for concrete measures to combat these phenomena, indicating among the priorities the activation of alias careers in all schools and the introduction of structured emotional and sexual education programs.
The incident is reminiscent of other cases involving teenagers, where investigations have been launched to clarify the possible role of harassment.
Among these is that of Andrea , the fifteen-year-old from Cavour High School in Rome who died in November 2012, known as the "boy with pink pants." His story sparked widespread discussion of the insults and humiliations he suffered, including online. More recent is the case of Leonardo Calcina , a fifteen-year-old from Senigallia who died in 2024: in April 2026, the investigating judge ordered the reopening of the investigation to investigate possible responsibilities related to stalking and incitement to suicide. The following July, four former classmates were registered as suspects for stalking and incitement to suicide. The death of Paolo Mendico , a fourteen-year-old from the province of Latina, in September 2025, also led to the opening of a case for incitement to suicide. In March 2026, four students were investigated by the Rome Juvenile Prosecutor's Office for alleged stalking.
The 15-year-old's death in Rome is being investigated for incitement to suicide.
As reported by Roma Today , the Rome Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into incitement to suicide following the death of a 15-year-old girl who fell from the fifth floor of an apartment building in northern Rome on Wednesday, November 11. The case is currently pending against unknown persons. Among the aspects being examined by investigators at the Flaminio police station are the context in which the minor lived and the possible presence of incidents of bullying and discrimination.
According to what her parents told the officers, the young woman had embarked on a journey of affirming her gender identity , a choice shared and supported by her family. At school, however, she may have encountered greater difficulties, with some classmates who, according to initial reports, targeted her . The girl reportedly returned home sad and silent several times, revealing her distress through confidences and phrases uttered at moments of greatest vulnerability.
According to reports, she also left a note before dying . This information will need to be verified during the investigation, as will any contact she had in the last few hours and any messages exchanged with peers. No connection between the alleged harassment and the fifteen-year-old's death has yet been proven: the investigation will determine whether there was any pressure, humiliation, or stalking. The magistrate has meanwhile ordered an autopsy , which will be performed at the Gemelli Polyclinic.