Overview

• Stefano Luigi Cena, 64, died on October 14 at Rome’s Sant’Andrea Hospital after nine days in a coma from injuries sustained at the Capena wine-and-grape festival.
• The assault occurred on October 5 in Piazza Civitucola after he told youths to pay for a ride or get off, and witnesses say he was beaten with kicks and punches.
• The Carabinieri have reported nine people and expect the legal position of at least six to be aggravated to homicide as the Procura di Tivoli evaluates the case.
• Relatives insist it was a targeted attack rather than a brawl, saying he was struck from behind, and his wife and one of their children were also injured trying to help.
• Investigators are analyzing CCTV and witness accounts that mention a young woman among the assailants and point to alcohol and drugs, while the community calls for accountability.