Overview
- Forensic examinations started at the Cardarelli hospital morgue under medico legale Benedetta Pia De Luca, with biopsies collected for toxicology.
- The inquiry is focused on the December 23 dinner in Pietracatella after no other diners reported illness at the larger meal on December 24.
- Investigators seized leftovers and pantry items, including products stored under oil and commercially packaged mushrooms, for targeted laboratory testing.
- Botulinum contamination has been excluded and inspections at the family mill ruled out accidental flour poisoning from rodenticides or other toxins.
- Three emergency physicians and two out-of-hours doctors are under investigation for suspected negligent offenses after the mother and daughter were reportedly sent home twice before deteriorating.