Overview

• Police arrested the 25-year-old Cuban man on July 11 before he could board a flight to Spain.
• The suspect allegedly lured the girl via Instagram by posing as a minor and raped her near the Villoresi canal.
• Investigators recovered key evidence including a Coca-Cola bottle, a used condom, clothing and the knife from both the crime scene and the suspect’s home.
• Authorities activated Italy’s ‘Codice Rosso’ protocol immediately after the victim’s report, expediting protective and investigative measures.
• A judge ordered the suspect’s pretrial detention at San Quirico prison while the expedited inquiry continues.