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New investigations into Chiara Poggi's murder: an unsolved case since 2007

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The investigation into Chiara Poggi's murder reignites with new scientific analyses.

The context of Chiara Poggi's murder

Il , Garlasco, un piccolo comune in provincia di Pavia, è stato teatro di un omicidio che ha scosso l’Italia. Chiara Poggi, una giovane di 26 anni, è stata trovata morta nella sua abitazione, e da quel giorno il caso ha suscitato un’attenzione mediatica senza precedenti.

Nonostante le indagini iniziali, il colpevole non è mai stato definitivamente identificato, e il caso è rimasto aperto per anni, alimentando speculazioni e teorie.

Reopening of investigations and new technologies

Recently, the investigation took a new turn with the reopening of the case. Massimo Lovati, lawyer of Andrea Sempio, a man who had already been investigated in 2017, confirmed that his position was re-examined. Investigators are now conducting a complex investigation, which includes advanced scientific analysis. Among these, a saliva swab taken from Sempio, to verify any correspondences with the genetic material found at the crime scene and under the victim's fingernails.

The role of experts and testimonies

To shed light on this unsolved case, investigators are collaborating with high-level experts in the field of forensic genetics. The hope is that new technologies can provide definitive answers and help solve a mystery that has lasted more than 16 years. In the meantime, the Carabinieri are contacting Sempio's friends, including Marco Poggi, the victim's brother, to gather further information and testimonies. Lovati stressed that there is no doubt about his client's innocence, stating: "He is innocent and we have nothing to fear."