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Shehaj Murder Trial: Life Sentences Handed Down

A court in Frosinone, Italy sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of Selavdi Shehaj, linking it to a broader conflict between criminal organizations and the killing of Fabrizio Piscitelli.

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Dda (Direzione Distrettuale Antimafia)Nucleo Investigativo Dei CarabinieriCamorraBanda Di Piscitelli

Raul Esteban CalderonGiuseppe MolissoSelavdi ShehajFabrizio PiscitelliEnrico Bennato

What were the verdicts in the trial for the murder of Selavdi Shehaj?: Raul Esteban Calderon and Giuseppe Molisso were sentenced to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of Selavdi Shehaj in Torvajanica. The court found them guilty but did not find them guilty of acting with mafia aggravation.
What was the prosecution's theory regarding the motive for the murder?: The prosecution linked Shehaj's murder to a conflict between Piscitelli's gang and the Camorra, suggesting a connection to the murder of Fabrizio Piscitelli. Enrico Bennato, initially a suspect, was acquitted.
What arguments did the prosecution use to suggest a mafia connection to the murder?: The prosecution argued that the murder was a mafia-style killing, intended to send a message of strength, citing the public nature of the crime and the complicated escape routes. The exact motive remains unclear, possibly involving drugs or links to the attempted murder of Leandro Bennato.
What were the sentences given to those found guilty, aside from the main perpetrators?: The court acquitted Enrico Bennato, while Guido Cianfrocca and Luca De Rosa received three-year sentences for their roles in supplying the murder weapon and hiding the scooter. Altin Sinomati, who allegedly hired the killer, remains at large.
What broader implications does this case have on the understanding of organized crime in Italy?: The case highlights the complex web of organized crime in Italy, involving various criminal groups and their interactions. The similarities between Shehaj's murder and that of Fabrizio Piscitelli suggest a possible link between the two events.

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