Sara Guglielmetti Tragedy broke out in Moncalieri , in the province of Turin, where a 79-year-old woman was found dead at home. A note attributed to her brother was reportedly found inside the apartment. Here are the details.
Tragedy in Moncalieri: woman found dead in her home
A 79-year-old woman was found dead at home in Moncalieri, in the Turin area, on the night of Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The victim's name was Rossella Bocchiardi , and the alarm was raised by a neighbor who hadn't seen the woman for several days and had noticed a strong odor coming from the 79-year-old's apartment. When firefighters entered the home, they found the elderly woman dead; her body bore signs consistent with a blow to the head.
Moncalieri: Woman found dead at home; search for brother
The autopsy on 79-year-old Rossella Bocchiardi's body will determine the exact cause of death, but, as previously mentioned, signs of a violent blow to the head were found. According to online sources, a note attributed to the victim's brother was also found in the apartment, admitting not only to the murder but also to his intention to take his own life.
Law enforcement is searching for him, and investigations are currently ongoing.