Notizie.it editorial team An unexpected murder
The tragic event that shook Milan last weekend had as its protagonist Emanuele De Maria, a prisoner who, on day release, committed a murder inside the Berna hotel. Described as a balanced and collaborative person, De Maria surprised everyone with an extreme gesture: he killed a fellow bartender, attempted to take the life of another employee and finally committed suicide by throwing himself from the Milan Cathedral.
This drama has raised questions about the system of granting furloughs and evaluating prisoners.
Prison reports
According to the reports provided by the Bollate prison, De Maria seemed to have undertaken a rehabilitation process. Sentenced to 14 years and 3 months for murder, without aggravating circumstances, he had shown signs of repentance, starting university studies and passing exams. The reports, dated 20, highlighted his positive behavior, without any signs of risk. However, the reality turned out to be very different, bringing to light the fragility of the system for monitoring prisoners on leave.
The role of institutions
The Minister of Justice, Carlo Nordio, has launched an inspection to understand how it was possible to grant a permit to an individual who, despite showing signs of improvement, carried with him a history of violence. The prison reports, while highlighting positive aspects, did not take into account the complexity of De Maria's personality and his potential risk. This case raises questions not only about the management of reward permits, but also about the preparation and training of prison staff in assessing inmates.
A drama that repeats itself
The tragedy of Emanuele De Maria is not an isolated case. In recent years, several similar episodes have highlighted the shortcomings of the Italian penitentiary system. Granting special leave to prisoners with a violent past is a delicate and controversial issue, which requires deep reflection and decisive intervention by the competent authorities. Society is wondering how to guarantee the safety of citizens and, at the same time, offer opportunities for reintegration to prisoners. The challenge is complex, but necessary to prevent tragedies like the one in Milan from happening again in the future.