In a gripping courtroom scene in Cagliari, prosecutor Marco Cocco has called for a life sentence without the possibility of parole for Igor Sollai, the 43-year-old accused of the aggravated voluntary homicide and concealment of the body of his wife, Francesca Deidda. The case, which has captured national attention, revolves around the disappearance and subsequent discovery of Deidda's body in a bag in the countryside near Sinnai and San Vito, close to the old state road 125.
The prosecutor meticulously reconstructed the crime, highlighting Sollai's behavior before and after the murder. According to the prosecution, Sollai's internet searches on how to hide a body, dig a grave, and manipulate digital traces point to premeditation. Furthermore, Sollai is accused of systematically misleading investigators following his wife's disappearance, a strategy that included avoiding a sincere confession and downplaying his involvement.
During the marathon five-hour indictment, Cocco emphasized Sollai's lack of remorse, accusing him of repeatedly lying about the facts of the case. "I counted at least seventeen lies," Cocco stated, painting a picture of a man who went to great lengths to cover his tracks and evade justice.
The trial, which has laid bare the tragic story of Francesca Deidda's life and death, continues to unfold as the court considers the prosecution's request for the maximum penalty. With the defense yet to present its case, the proceedings promise to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding this harrowing femminicidio.
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