Francesca Santi Topics Covered
The body of Gino Panaiia, 25 years old, was found in the waters of the Naviglio Pavese, on the border between Milan and Pavia. The ragazzo he disappeared from Zibido San Giacomo last Saturday.
The discovery occurred in the late morning of today, Thursday 7 November, when the Milan Fire Department, assisted by the Carabinieri of the provincial command and Abbiategrasso, recovered the body. The area where the discovery was made coincides with the area already involved in the searches, suspended just yesterday. The body does not present clear signs of violence, but will undergo an autopsy to establish the causes of death.
What happened that night
According to initial reconstructions, the 25-year-old spent Halloween night in a club with some friends. Having left in a state of drunkenness, he attempted to return to his girlfriend on his scooter, although without a licenceThe young man's tracks end along a dirt road near Cascina Casiglio, near the Naviglio Pavese, where one of his shoes and his jacket, probably used to protect himself from the cold, were found, as reported by Corriere della Sera.
Cause of death unknown
Investigators also noted that the adjacent area showed signs of illicit activity. In fact, over 100,000 items were found among the brushwood and the stables of the farmhouse. 20 kilos of heroin hidden in a duffel bag. Investigators believe this could be a drug distribution point, similar to patterns of dealing already found in other areas. It remains to be determined whether the 25-year-old is dead for drowning, if he was struck by an illness or if there are traces of a possible crime. Meanwhile, the Carabinieri are investigating to determine the time elapsed since death, with the aim of clarifying the circumstances of the case.
